Waipango is a farming locality in Southland, New Zealand, on the flat between the lower reaches of the Pourakino and Aparima Rivers. It is 8 km north-west of Riverton, 14 km south-west of Thornbury, and 14 km north-east of Colac Bay. The name, from the Māori language, literally translates as Wai meaning water, and pango meaning black.[1]

Waipango
Waipango is located in New Zealand
Waipango
Waipango
Coordinates: 46°15′S 168°01′E / 46.250°S 168.017°E / -46.250; 168.017
CountryNew Zealand
IslandSouth Island
RegionSouthland
Territorial authoritySouthland District
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
9883
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

References

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  1. ^ Wises New Zealand Guide Wises Publications Limited, Auckland 1987

46°15′S 168°01′E / 46.250°S 168.017°E / -46.250; 168.017