The Waimata River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly south to reach the city of Gisborne. Here it meets the waters of the Taruheru River, and the combined waters flow to the northern end of Poverty Bay as the Turanganui River.

Waimata River
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Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Turanganui River
 • coordinates
38°40′03″S 178°01′48″E / 38.6674°S 178.0301°E / -38.6674; 178.0301
Length20 km (12 mi)
Waimate River, Gisborne, New Zealand
Waimate River, Gisborne, New Zealand

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References

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"Place name detail: Waimata River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.