Manukau

[mah-nuh-kou]

noun

a city on N North Island, in New Zealand.

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Historical Examples of manukau

These people were returning from Waikato by canoe via Manukau and Tamaki.
The City of Auckland
John Barr
Onehunga is a small port on Manukau harbour, served by rail.
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On the Manukau and Waitemata, large fleets of canoes for fishing and war purposes were maintained.
The City of Auckland
John Barr
Returning, however, in greater force, one party crossed the Manukau and attacked the Tipitai (Awhitu) and other villages.
The City of Auckland
John Barr
A road leads to Manukau, a distance of ten miles, where a coach can run the whole way.
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John Barr

British Dictionary definitions for manukau

Manukau

noun

a city in New Zealand, on Manukau Harbour (an inlet of the Tasman Sea) near Auckland on NW North Island. Pop: 326 200 (2004 est)

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