Dunedin-Invercargill Line.

Owhiro:

The place of Whiro, god of darkness; also moonless night.

Titri:

Corruption of “Tea-tree,” pakeha name of the manuka shrub.

Waihola:

Corruption of Waihora=water spread out; the large, shallow lake here.

Warepa:

Whare-pa=fortified house.

Kaihiku:

Eat the tails (of fish).

Waiwera:

Hot water.

Kuriwao:

Bush dog.

Wairuna:

Wai=stream; runa, dock, and other waterside plants.

Waipahi:

Flowing or leaking water.

Pukerau:

Many hills.

Mataura:

Red or glowing face; glowing eyes.

Kamahi:

The tree Weinmannia racemosa=tawhero.

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