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Ko taku iwituaroa tena

My land, my backbone

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tārake
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shoal

A shallow elevation of unconsolidated material that may be exposed at low tide and may be a hazard to navigation.
Alternative/related Māori terms
matatāhuna, tāhuna, pāti
Associated features
tārake | bank pūkawa | reef onepū | sand point
onepūtai korahatārake
Drawing of a calm body of water bounded by landmasses with deeper, rougher water beyond.
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