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Island in Moturoa Islands group; This is the traditional Māori name for this island, provided by Makari Matiu, the derivation is unknown. Ngati Kahu used to have a whaling station on this island and Makati's Grandfather was a harpoonist. Change from Whale Island, which was presumably named for the whaling station that used to be there.; 'Lit. Increasing the winds. Also known as Tukutukungāhau: lit. Releasing the winds. McCully and Pātana Matiu recount that a large blowhole gives the name to the island.' Source: Reed, A.W. & Peter Dowling, Place Names of New Zealand, 2010.
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