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Aka Aka in the region of Waikato is a place in New Zealand - some 275 mi or ( 443 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Aka Aka is now 12:33 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Waipipi, Port Waikato, Patumahoe, and Palmerston North. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wellington . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Aka Aka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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NOAA Satellite Attempt with RTL SDR (RTL2832), SDR Sharp and WXtoImg
Tried to receive the NOAA18 weather satellite with the RTL2832, but the signal didn't last for very long. Probably need a better antenna. NOAA stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr ..
Kariotahi [Teaser]
Short one testing wing mount & remote. Music by Minuit - www.minuit.co.nz ..
Paragliding Backwards
Soaring the old Gangster. wingsandwaves.co.nz ..
Introduction to Paragliding, Auckland
Experience the ultimate in free flight. Learn the basics of paragliding with a qualified instructor as you discover how to inflate, launch and take control of your very own paraglider. Be amazed at ho ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Waiuku
Waiuku is a country town in the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located at the southern end of the Waiuku River, which is an estuarial arm of the Manukau Harbour. It is 40 kilometres southwest of Auckland city centre, and 12 kilometres north of the mouth of the Waikato River. The town serves to support local farming, and is the residence of many employees of New Zealand Steel at Glenbrook, which is four kilometres to the northeast.
Located at -37.25 174.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Parkinsons Lake
Parkinsons Lake is a eutrophic, 1.92 ha, sand dune lake in the Waikato District of New Zealand, near the southern part of Kariotahi Beach. It is formerly choked by dense growths of both native and introduced aquatic plants.
Located at -37.32 174.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Waikato River
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, running for 425 kilometres through the North Island. It rises in the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and emptying into Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. It drains Taupo at the lake's northeastern edge, creates the Huka Falls, and then flows northwest, through the Waikato Plains. It empties into the Tasman Sea south of Auckland, at Port Waikato.
Located at -37.37 174.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Glenbrook, New Zealand
Glenbrook is a rural and industrial area in the Franklin district of New Zealand. The industrial site, that of New Zealand's major steel mill, New Zealand Steel, is not located close to any towns - the surrounding countryside is occupied by huge farms. The nearest towns are Waiuku, five kilometres to the south, and Pukekohe, 15 kilometres to the east. Glenbrook's other claim to fame is the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
Located at -37.22 174.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Port Waikato
Port Waikato is on the south bank of the Waikato River at its outflow into the Tasman Sea, in northern New Zealand. Now a small town with a population of under 300, it was an important port during the New Zealand Land Wars of the 19th century. The Port has a Wharf Store, established 1893, a take-away shop, library, community hall, fire station, surf club, yachting club and an active fishing club. Port Waikato is a well-known surfing and whitebaiting destination and a popular holiday spot.
Located at -37.38 174.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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