Awamarino
Satellite image of Awamarino
Awamarino is a small village in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. It is located in a sparsely populated country some 12 kilometres to the south of the Kawhia Harbour, on the banks of the Marokopa River. The nearest towns are Te Kuiti and Piopio.
History
Awamarino was initially settled in the 19th century by forestry workers. It has been predominantly a farming locale since the early 20th century. In 1911 a large dairy factory was built, which mainly made butter which was shipped to Auckland. The Town also had a school and a post office.
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Coordinates: 38°16′0″S 174°47′30″E / 38.26667°S 174.79167°E
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