Te Pahu

New Zealand / Waikato / Hamilton /

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Te Pahu means "The Bell". During early days of European Exploration the local Maori Pa had a European Brass Ships Bell, this gave the place its name

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Coordinates: 37°55'7"S 175°8'3"E

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mark (guest)

That is completely false..Te pahu got its name from a special type of rock /stone that when struck rang like a bell.Primarily used for communication and as a warning in times of danger

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Temple View 13 km
Lake Ngaroto 14 km
Whatawhata 14 km
Lake Rotoroa (or Hamilton Lake) 18 km
Hamilton Airport (HZHN) 19 km
Hamilton Central Business District 20 km
Mystery Creek 20 km
Moanatuatua Scientific Reserve 21 km
The University of Waikato 22 km

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