Two different versions.
1. Edward Shortland transcribed Chief Hururu's word as Oanaka - which would be 'the place of Anaka.' When they met in 1844 on the banks of the Waitaki river.
2. Otherwise, Wanaka is the southern Maori dialect of wananga in northern Maori. = place of knowledge or information. Now used in the NZ Universities titles as Wananga o Otago, Wananga o Waikato, etc.
"Naka" is not a Maori word. It does not have a meaning in Maori language.
In Maori, "ara" can mean road, path, or way.
Rohana does not have a specific meaning in Maori. It is not a traditional Maori word or name.
The Maori word for grandchildren is mokopuna.
Assuming you mean 'What is the Maori word for Snapper' then the answer is... Tamure'
Did you mean Wanaka, New Zealand?Cromwell is located 50km south, by road from Wanaka.
The airport code for Wanaka Airport is WKA.
Yes, many bus services call through Wanaka.
"Naka" is not a Maori word. It does not have a meaning in Maori language.
In Maori, "ara" can mean road, path, or way.
Rohana does not have a specific meaning in Maori. It is not a traditional Maori word or name.
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The Maori word for grandchildren is mokopuna.
Assuming you mean 'What is the Maori word for Snapper' then the answer is... Tamure'
Air New Zealand fly scheduled flights to/from Wanaka airport (WKA).
"Kura" in Maori can mean various things depending on the context. It can mean school, red or precious.
Lake Wanaka offers it's own trip planning website to assist travelers in planning a trip. One would need to decided on transportation to Wanaka, whether it be air, coach or driving. This can be done through a travel agent, the Wanaka website, or through a self booking travel site. Those options can also be used to book accommodations in Wanaka. The Wanaka website also has information regarding activities to consider during your visit.