The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 11, Issue 2 (May 1, 1936)
Otago Central Line
Otago Central Line.
Taioma:
A white earth.
Parera:
Native duck.
Pukerangi
Puke=hill; rangi=sky.
Matarae
A headland; projecting spur of a hill.
Ngapuna:
The springs of water.
Tiroiti:
Little or circumscribed view.
Kokonga:
Corner; angle.
Waipiata:
Glistening water.
Auripo:
Swirling current; whirlpool in a river.
Omakau:
The place of the spouse, wife or husband.
Waenga:
In the middle, as of a valley or a bush.