Gummies Bush is a farming locality in Southland, New Zealand, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the Aparima River, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of Riverton, and 18 kilometres (11 mi) south from Otautau. It is said to be named after whaler and later pig-farmer James Leader, nicknamed "Gummie" because he had no teeth. Leader had a camp in the bush in this location.[1] To Māori, the area was known as Opuaki. It was apparently named after a person, Puaki, a word which means "to come forth in position," or "to come forth in language – that is to utter.[2]

Gummies Bush
Gummies Bush is located in New Zealand
Gummies Bush
Gummies Bush
Coordinates: 46°17′S 168°01′E / 46.283°S 168.017°E / -46.283; 168.017
CountryNew Zealand
IslandSouth Island
RegionSouthland
Territorial authoritySouthland District
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
9883
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

References

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  1. ^ Wises New Zealand Guide Wises Publications Limited, Auckland 1987
  2. ^ Maori Place-names of Otago Author 1944. p 60

46°17′S 168°01′E / 46.283°S 168.017°E / -46.283; 168.017