Paerata
| Paerata | |
|---|---|
  Paerata | |
| Coordinates: 37°10′15″S 174°54′0″E / 37.17083°S 174.90000°ECoordinates: 37°10′15″S 174°54′0″E / 37.17083°S 174.90000°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland |
| Territorial authority | Auckland |
| Local board | Franklin |
| Postcode | 2120 |
| Area code(s) | 09 |
Paerata is a small settlement immediately to the north of Pukekohe, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on SH 22 some 10 kilometres south of the Manukau Harbour. Wesley College is located close to the northern edge of Paerata.
The name Paerata is a Māori term meaning a hill ridge (pae) bedecked with rata trees.[1]
References
- ↑ Reed, A.W. (1975) Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 313
- Reed New Zealand atlas (2004) Auckland: Reed Publishing. Map 14. ISBN 0 7900 0952 8
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