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What does Waikato mean in Maori?

"Waikato" in Māori means "the flowing waters".

It's a combination of two words:

* Wai - meaning "water"

* Tāo - meaning "to flow"

The name likely refers to the Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand, which flows through the Waikato region.

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