Whakamaru

Whakamaru /ˈfɑːkəˌmɑːruː/ is a village in the central region of the North Island of New Zealand. The Maori words 'whaka' and 'maru' literally mean to give shelter to, or safeguard. The town was originally established as accommodation for the Whakamaru Power Station (Whakamaru Hydro Power Station) in New Zealand. The Whakamaru switching station, adjacent to the power station, is operated by Transpower, and is an important node on the national grid. Kiwiburn, the New Zealand Burning Man regional, was held annually at the Whakamaru Domain, State Highway 30, from 2007 to 2013.

Whakamaru

Whakamaru /ˈfɑːkəˌmɑːruː/ is a village in the central region of the North Island of New Zealand. The Maori words 'whaka' and 'maru' literally mean to give shelter to, or safeguard. The town was originally established as accommodation for the Whakamaru Power Station (Whakamaru Hydro Power Station) in New Zealand. The Whakamaru switching station, adjacent to the power station, is operated by Transpower, and is an important node on the national grid. Kiwiburn, the New Zealand Burning Man regional, was held annually at the Whakamaru Domain, State Highway 30, from 2007 to 2013.