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Farming locality on the flat to the north-east of Nelson Haven.
Meaning of place name
Waka (whaka): causative prefix; puaka: dry twigs. This was the name of Kupe's fishing ground in Tahiti. The early settlers called it Hoke-poke or Hoki-poki.
Images and media for Wakapuaka
Wakapuaka war memorial
Post and Telegraph guard at Cable Bay