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Kenepuru Sound

Some Māori place names relate to the soil in a particular area. One meaning of kenepuru is silt. In the foreground of this photo, silt can be seen extending out from shore.

Rights: Waikato Regional Council http://www.nzsoils.org.nz

Published: 30 July 2013Size: 36.17 KB

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