The Makarau River is a river of the
Auckland Region
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of
New Zealand's
North Island
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. The river rises some north of
Kaukapakapa, flowing west before entering the south of the
Kaipara Harbour.
The
Tahekeroa River is a
tributary of it.
See also
*
List of rivers of New Zealand
References
*
Rodney District
Rivers of the Auckland Region
Kaipara Harbour catchment
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