Pipiwharauroa is Maori for 'Shining Cuckoo'
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Whangarei's name comes from the Maori language, with "whanga" meaning bay and "rei" meaning shining. Therefore, Whangarei translates to "Shining Bay" in English, reflecting the area's natural beauty and coastal location.
The Maori name for Desmond is Hฤmฤnia.
The scientific name of the common cuckoo is Cuculus canorus.
The Maori name for Margaret is Mareta.
The Maori name for Manukau is Manukau.
The Maori name for Finn is "Pine" and the Maori name for Jake is "Hemi."
The Maori name for legs is "waewae."
The Maori name for John is Hone.
The Maori name for Havelock is Whakatu.
The Maori name for Joey is Hoani.
The Maori name for Ashburton is Hakatere.