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Definition of hunua

hunua

/huːˈnuː.ə/
hu · nu · a
Plural:Hunuas
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hunua Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A block of rugged, forested hills located southeast of Auckland, New Zealand, encompassing a large regional park and serving as a vital water catchment area.

Example

"The heavy rainfall in the Hunua Ranges helped replenish the city's main water reservoirs."

2

New Zealand A rural settlement located southeast of Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand.

• Rhymes for hunua

• Nearby Words

huntress
huntsman
huntsville
hunua
hunua falls
hup
hurdle

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Māori 'hunua', historically meaning mountainous and sterile or barren land, although the modern-day Hunua Ranges are known for their dense native forests.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hunua. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hunua
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