 Along the Waitotara River lie the localities of Rangitatau, Puau, Orangimea, Tawhiwhi, Makakaho Junction, Ngamatapouri and Taumatatahi.Ngutuwera catchment localities include Ngutuwera, Mangawhio, Waikare and the Omata Valley.Located in the upper reaches of the Makakaho Stream is the locality of Makakaho.