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- The country’s most populous city and its largest port, Auckland occupies a narrow isthmus between Waitematā Harbour of Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana (east) and Manukau Harbour (southwest).
www.britannica.com/place/Auckland-New-ZealandAuckland | New Zealand, Map, Population, & History | Britannica
The boundaries of Auckland are imprecisely defined. The Auckland urban area, as it is defined by Statistics New Zealand under the Statistical Standard for Geographic Areas 2018 (SSGA18), spans 607.07 square kilometres (234.39 sq mi) and extends to Long Bay in the north, Swanson in the north-west, and Runciman in the south. [3]
It is bordered in the north by the Northland Region, and in the south by the Waikato region. The Hunua Ranges and the adjacent coastline along the Firth of Thames were part of the region until the Auckland Council was formed in late 2010, when they were transferred to the Waikato region.
This is a list of suburbs in the Auckland metropolitan area, New Zealand, surrounding the Auckland City Centre. They are broadly grouped into their local board areas, and only include suburbs within the metropolitan urban limits of the Auckland urban area .
NameLocal Board AreaWardFormer Territorial Authority ...Manukau City, Papakura DistrictExplore Auckland's geographic and spatial data with GeoMaps, a GIS viewer that allows you to create custom maps and access various information layers.
Aug 31, 2024 · The governing body, the Auckland Council, consists of two complementary parts: a mayor, elected by all Auckland voters, who works with a 20-member council elected from the wards; and 21 local authorities (local boards).
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Explore our vibrant regions and neighbourhoods. North Shore. The North Shore is loved by sunbathers, surfers, hikers and families for its soft, white-sand beaches and cool coastal atmosphere. Cross the Harbour Bridge to be instantly transported to the laid-back lifestyle of “the Shore”.
The 67 territorial authorities comprise 13 city councils including the Auckland council, 53 district councils, and the Chatham Islands Territory. Territorial authorities are defined at meshblock level.
