The Aropaoanui (Awapawanui) river flows from the Lake Tutira to the Pacific Ocean in the Northern Hawkes Bay. It has been described as one of the cleanest rivers in New Zealand by the Department of Conservation, and is fished for many species including trout and whitebait. The valley and bay into which the river flows are also known as Aropaoanui, as is the metal road which meets the Napier-Wairoa highway. Aropaoanui is a Maori word which roughly translates to 'big smoke'. In local myth, the area was named when the local tribe were roasting their captives on a fire after a victory in battle. The fatty pulp around the kidneys of their victims began to bubble, giving the impression that the victims were still alive, which terrified the tribespeople. Later, the McKinnon family purchased much of the valley, forming one of the area's largest stations. Hawkes Bay is a region of New Zealand. ... Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Biwa trout (Oncorhynchus masou subsp) Trout is the common name given to a number of species of freshwater fish belonging to the salmon family, Salmonidae. ... Whitebait are young fish; in Europe the term applies to young herring, but in other parts of the world it is used for similar fish of other species. ... The word Napier has several possible meanings in the English language. ... Wairoa is a town in New Zealands North Island. ... Te Puni, Māori Chief Māori is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand, and their language. ...