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Inspired by nature: Stage 1 street name explained

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What does the name, Kakaruai mean?

A name grounded in the natural character of West Melton and one of the street names in Te Whaiawa’s first stage. It is the South Island robin - a small endemic bird usually found in the bush or scrublands of the South Island. With dark slate-grey feathers, white or yellowish-white breast, and long thin legs, the male birds are known for their loud, cheerful series of whistles.

Pronounced: Car-car-rooa-i