Kōrero: Rivers

Manawatū River

Manawatū River

The Manawatū River flows through the North Island’s main dividing range at the Manawatū Gorge, pictured. The river existed before the mountains were formed, and continued cutting through them as they rose up on either side.

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GNS Science
Reference: CN43650/23
Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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Te tuhi tohutoro mō tēnei whārangi:

David Young, 'Rivers - How New Zealand rivers are formed', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/14673/manawatu-river (accessed 30 March 2024)

He kōrero nā David Young, i tāngia i te 24 Sep 2007