The Waioeka River is in the eastern Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. Its name was officially changed to Waioweka River in 2024. The river flows northwards for from Te Urewera National Park to reach the sea at Ōpōtiki. It shares its estuary with the Ōtara River.
History
The area around the Waioeka valley was the scene of fighting during the New Zealand wars.
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2,600 sheep on the road, Waioeka Gorge, after a 60 mile drive (3308575250).jpg|2,600 sheep on the road, Waioeka Gorge, after a drive
Oponae Bridge.jpg|Oponae Bridge
Tauranga Bridge 01.jpg|Tauranga Bridge, a historic bridge in the Waioweka Gorge
Waioeka River.jpg|The Waioweka River near Ōpōtiki
Waioweka River Bridge 2009-01-25.jpg|The Waioweka River Bridge near Ōpōtiki
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See also
- List of rivers of New Zealand