Paranui River facts for kids

The Paranui River is a small river located in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It's found on the country's North Island. This river flows towards the north. It starts near a place called Paranui. After flowing for about 5 kilometers (3 miles), it joins the Taipa River. The Taipa River is also near the town of Taipa.

What is the Paranui River?

The Paranui River is a natural waterway. It carries water from higher ground to a larger river. Even though it's called a river, it's quite short. It's only about 5 kilometers long. This makes it a small but important part of the local water system.

River or Stream?

Sometimes, people wonder if the Paranui is a river or a stream. A river is usually a large natural stream. The New Zealand Geographic Board calls it a stream. However, official maps show it as a river. This shows that even experts can have different names for waterways.

Where is the Paranui River?

The Paranui River is in the Northland Region. This region is at the top of New Zealand's North Island. It flows through a rural area. The river is surrounded by other natural features. These include hills and other waterways.

Neighbouring areas

	Awapoko River	Taipa River	Taipa-Mangonui
	Kaingaroa, Northland		Oruru River
		Paranui River
	Victoria River	Peria	Maungataniwha Range