Ngaruawahia
Waikato River, Ngaruawahia
Ngaruawahia (pop. 4000) is a town located within the
Waikato region of the
North Island of
New Zealand. It is located 20 km north west of
Hamilton. The town is situated at the confluence of the
Waikato and the Waipa Rivers
Ngaruawahia is home to the Maori King Movement. The residence of the Maori King or Queen is located at the Turangawaewae Marae on the banks of the Waikato River.