Manukau

[ mah-nuh-kou ]

/ ˈmɑ nəˌkaʊ /

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noun

a city on N North Island, in New Zealand.

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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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British Dictionary definitions for Manukau

Manukau

/ (ˈmɑːnʊˌkaʊ) /

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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