Waiau facts for kids

Waiau is a name used for several different places, mostly in New Zealand. When you see a name like Waiau, it can sometimes refer to more than one location. This page helps you find the specific place you are looking for.

Places in New Zealand

Many towns, rivers, and other spots in New Zealand share the name Waiau. This name comes from the Māori language.

Towns and Bays

• Waiau, Canterbury: A small town located in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand.
• Waiau, Taranaki: Another place found in the Taranaki region on the North Island.
• Waiau, Waikato: This spot is on the Coromandel Peninsula in the Waikato region of the North Island.
• Waiau, Auckland: Located south of the city of Auckland, also on the North Island.
• Waiau Bay: A bay that shares this common name.

Rivers

• Waiau River, Hawke's Bay: A river flowing through the Hawke's Bay region on the North Island.
• Waiau River, Canterbury: A river in the Canterbury region of the South Island.
• Waiau River, Southland: Another river, this one in the Southland region, at the very bottom of the South Island.

Other Locations

• Waiau Branch: This was a railway line in Canterbury. It was used from 1882 until 1978. You can also learn about the Weka Pass Railway which is nearby.

See also

• Lake Waiau: This is a lake located on Mauna Kea in Hawaiʻi, which is a state in the United States.