The Makarau River is a river of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island.

The river rises some 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Kaukapakapa, flowing west before entering the south of the Kaipara Harbour.

The river flows from the confluence of the Tahekeroa River and Haruru Stream.

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