Auckland is one of the 15 regions of New Zealand, named after Auckland City, the large city at its heart. Image File history File links Furius File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Region is the formal term for the top tier of local government in New Zealand. ... The Auckland Metropolitan Area, or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. ...

Geography

On the mainland, the region extends from the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour in the north across the southern stretches of the North Auckland Peninsula, past the Waitakere Ranges and the isthmus of Auckland to the Hunua Ranges and low-lying land south of the Manukau Harbour. The region ends within a few kilometres of the mouth of the Waikato River. It is bordered in the north by the Northland Region, and in the south by the Waikato Region. It also includes the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. The Kaipara Harbour is an inlet of the Tasman Sea located near the base of the North Auckland Peninsula on the western side of the North Island of New Zealand. ... The North Auckland Peninsula, frequently referred to simply as the Northland Peninsula, is located in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. ... The Waitakere Ranges are a chain of hills generally running approximately 25 km from north to south generally 25 km west of central Auckland, New Zealand. ... The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America. ... The Auckland Metropolitan Area, or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. ... The Hunua Ranges are an area of hilly country to the southeast of Auckland in New Zealands North Island. ... Location of Manukau Harbour Manukau Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in New Zealand and the sixth largest in the world by area. ... Waikato River passing through Hamilton The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand. ... The Northland Region, one of the regions of New Zealand, is, as the name suggests, the northernmost of New Zealands administrative regions. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ...

In land area it is smaller than all the other regions and unitary authorities except Nelson. Its highest point is the summit of Little Barrier Island, at 722 metres. A unitary authority is a type of local authority, which has a single tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area. ... A view of Nelson from the Centre of New Zealand Whakatu/Nelson stands on the southern corner of Tasman Bay in Te Tau Ihu O Te Waka O Maui (the northern end of the South Island), Aotearoa (New Zealand) and is the administrative centre for Nelson Province. ... Hauturu/Little Barrier Island lies off the northeastern coast of New Zealands North Island. ...

Territorial waters

A true-colour image of the Auckland region. Auckland is the brownish area just left of centre; the Hauraki Gulf is to the right of it. The scene was acquired by NASA's Terra satellite, on October 23, 2002.

The Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea form the coastline around the Auckland region. The east coast is lapped by the waters of the Hauraki Gulf, an arm of the Pacific sheltered by a considerable number of small and large islands, notably Great Barrier Island in the northeast. An arm of the Hauraki, the Waitemata Harbour forms the main port of Auckland city. The mainland coastline is 1,613 km long. Much of the coastal marine area is comprised of sensitive tidal inlets and estuaries and semi-enclosed Waitemata, Manukau and Kaipara Harbours. Download high resolution version (750x649, 92 KB)Auckland area, showing the base of the Northland Peninsula (top left), Auckland city (centre left), the Waikato plains (lower left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre), Coromandel Peninsula (right of centre), and the western Bay of Plenty and city of Tauranga (lower right). ... Download high resolution version (750x649, 92 KB)Auckland area, showing the base of the Northland Peninsula (top left), Auckland city (centre left), the Waikato plains (lower left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre), Coromandel Peninsula (right of centre), and the western Bay of Plenty and city of Tauranga (lower right). ... October 23 is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Map of the Tasman Sea Satellite photo of the Tasman Sea The Tasman Sea is the large body of water between Australia and New Zealand, some 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ... Great Barrier Island (Harataonga Bay) Location of Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island is an island in the north of New Zealand, situated 88 km to the north-east of central Auckland in the outer Hauraki Gulf. ... Auckland Harbour Bridge crossing the Waitemata Harbour Waitemata Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. ...

To the west lie two large natural harbours, the Kaipara and the Manukau. Both of these have treacherous entrances and are little used by shipping. The Kaipara Harbour (of which the southern half is in the Auckland region) is one of the world's largest natural harbours, covering an area of 530 km². The Manukau Harbour, located in the southwest part of the region, has a small port at Onehunga, but also suffers from difficult navigation - especially when the predominant southwesterly wind is blowing. Auckland International Airport is located on the edge of the Manukau Harbour The region is blessed with many fine beaches, especially on the Tasman coast south of the Kaipara. These include Muriwai and Piha beaches. Location of Manukau Harbour Manukau Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in New Zealand and the sixth largest in the world by area. ... Onehunga is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. ... Muriwai Beach Muriwai Energy The dangerous seas at the flat rock Muriwai Extreme Fishing Muriwai Extreme Fishing Muriwai Gannet Colony with Maori Bay behind Extreme Fishing Extreme Surfin Concretion - Marine fossil Blowhole Muriwai - also called Muriwai Beach - is a coastal community located in the north of the North island, New... Looking north over South Piha beach to Lion Rock. ...

Volcanic field

Auckland lies on top of a dormant lava field. The region is dotted by 49 volcanoes of varying age with the oldest being in the region of 150,000 years old. All of the volcanoes are relatively small, some being less than 150 meters in height. The Auckland volcanic field is a monogenetic volcanic field on the North Island of New Zealand. ...

The most recent eruption occurred approximately 600 years ago. This formed Rangitoto Island. Location of Rangitoto island (marked in red) Rangitoto Island (, ) is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. ...

Each volcanic eruption has tended to be bigger than the previous, with Rangitoto making up almost 60% of the entire volume of eruted material. Unfortunately a number of Auckland volcanoes have been decimated, quarried for use in roading and construction. However measures are now in place to preserve the remaining volcanoes.

People

Despite its small size, the region is by far the most populous in New Zealand, with a population of 1,337,000 (2005 estimate), about 32% of the country’s population. The Region is growing faster than any other part of the country, with its population increasing by over 240,000 in the past 10 years - and increase of over 22% (according to Census data from 1996, 2001 and 2006). According to the 2001 Census, the Auckland Region contains 26.3 percent of New Zealand's European population, 24.3 percent of the total Māori population, 66.7 percent of the total Pacific Peoples population, 63.7 percent of the total Asian population and 54.7 percent of the total population in the 'Other' ethnic groups category. These statistics highlight the ethnic diversity of the Auckland Region, especially in comparison to the rest of New Zealand. This article is about the continent. ... The word Māori refers to the indigenous people of New Zealand and to their language. ... For other meanings of Pacific, see Pacific (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Asian people. ...

The region encompasses the cities of the Auckland metropolitan area, smaller towns, rural areas, and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. The Auckland Metropolitan Area, or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ...

Local Government Structure

Region

The Auckland Region is governed by the Auckland Regional Council, successor of the Auckland Regional Authority. However, the Regional Council (known commonly as the ARC) has fairly limited controls over the city, focusing on environmental protection, public transport funding, and management of Regional Parks and coastal areas. Governance of other matters is devolved to Territorial Local Authorities (TLAs), of which there area seven in the Auckland Region, four cities and three districts.

Districts

To the north of the Auckland urban area lies Rodney District, which includes the towns of Helensville and Wellsford. To the south lies the district of Papakura, containing a town of the same name. Further south, the Auckland region covers the northern half of the Franklin District (the southern half is part of the Waikato region). Franklin contains the towns of Waiuku and Pukekohe. The Rodney District of New Zealand is the northernmost area in New Zealands Auckland region, created in 1989 from the amalgamation of Helensville Borough and Rodney County. ... Helensville is a town in the northern North Island of New Zealand. ... Wellsford is a town in the northern North Island of New Zealand. ... Papakura district (boundary red, urban area orange) in relation to the Auckland metropolitan area (grey) The Papakura District (informally just Papakura, or Kura) in New Zealand is one of the several recognized districts in Auckland. ... A true-colour image showing the Auckland area. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Waiuku from space Waiuku is a small country town in the Franklin district, in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Pukekohe is a town in the Franklin district of the North Island of New Zealand. ...

Cities

Between the generally rural districts of Rodney and Franklin lies the sprawling urban development of the region's four main cities. The Auckland metropolitan area encircles the Waitemata Harbour and extends south from the Auckland Isthmus along the shores of the Manukau Harbour. It also extends north along the Hauraki Gulf coast to Waiwera. Auckland Harbour Bridge crossing the Waitemata Harbour Waitemata Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. ... Location of Manukau Harbour Manukau Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in New Zealand and the sixth largest in the world by area. ... A true-colour image showing Auckland city (left), the Hauraki Gulf (centre) and the Coromandel Peninsula (right). ...

Auckland City covers the bulk of the isthmus itself. Across the Waitemata from Auckland City lies North Shore City. To the west of Auckland City, nestling beneath the eastern foothills of the Waitakere Ranges, is Waitakere City. Finally, the city of Manukau extends to the south of Auckland, close to the eastern shore of the harbour which shares its name. Auckland International Airport is located in Manukau City. This article is about the City of Auckland. ... North Shore City (orange). ... Waitakere City is in the west of metropolitan Auckland, New Zealands most populous urban area. ... Manukau City (orange). ...

The metropolitan area also extends somewhat beyond these four cities into the neighbouring parts of Papakura, Franklin and Rodney Districts. Papakura district (boundary red, urban area orange) in relation to the Auckland metropolitan area (grey) The Papakura District (informally just Papakura, or Kura) in New Zealand is one of the several recognized districts in Auckland. ...

Health Boards

Three District Health Boards (DHBs) cover the greater Auckland region. They are Waitemata Health, Auckland District Health Board, and Counties Manukau Health.

See also

• Auckland
• Auckland Province

Cities and districts: The Auckland Metropolitan Area, or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. ...

• Auckland City
• North Shore City
• Waitakere City
• Manukau City
• Rodney District
• Papakura District
• Franklin District

This article is about the City of Auckland. ... North Shore City (orange). ... Waitakere City is in the west of metropolitan Auckland, New Zealands most populous urban area. ... Manukau City (orange). ... The Rodney District of New Zealand is the northernmost area in New Zealands Auckland region, created in 1989 from the amalgamation of Helensville Borough and Rodney County. ... Papakura district (boundary red, urban area orange) in relation to the Auckland metropolitan area (grey) The Papakura District (informally just Papakura, or Kura) in New Zealand is one of the several recognized districts in Auckland. ... A true-colour image showing the Auckland area. ...

External links

• Auckland Regional Council
• Auckland City Council
• Waitakere City Council
• North Shore City Council
• Manukau City Council
• Auckland's Volcanoes

	Regions of New Zealand Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... Region is the formal term for the top tier of local government in New Zealand. ...
North Island:	Northland | Auckland | Waikato | Bay of Plenty | Gisborne¹ | Hawke's Bay | Taranaki | Manawatu-Wanganui | Wellington North Island The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, the other being the South Island. ... The Northland Region, one of the regions of New Zealand, is, as the name suggests, the northernmost of New Zealands administrative regions. ... Waikato is the name of a region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... The Bay of Plenty, often abbreviated to BoP, is a region of New Zealand situated around the body of water of the same name. ... For other uses of Gisborne see Gisborne (disambiguation). ... Hawkes Bay is a region of New Zealand. ... View of Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont from Stratford, facing west. ... Manawatu-Wanganui is a region situated in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand. ... The Wellington region of New Zealand occupies the southern end of the North Island. ...
South Island:	Tasman¹ | Marlborough¹ | Nelson¹ | West Coast | Canterbury | Otago | Southland | Fiordland² The South Island The South Island is one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ...   Categories: Nelson, New Zealand | Territorial Authorities of New Zealand | New Zealand geography stubs ... Marlborough is one of the regions of New Zealand, located in the northeast of the South Island. ... A view of Nelson from the Centre of New Zealand Whakatu/Nelson stands on the southern corner of Tasman Bay in Te Tau Ihu O Te Waka O Maui (the northern end of the South Island), Aotearoa (New Zealand) and is the administrative centre for Nelson Province. ... The West Coast is one of the administrative regions of New Zealand, located on the west coast of the South Island. ... The New Zealand region of Canterbury mostly comprises the Canterbury Plains. ... Otago (help· info) is one of the regions of New Zealand and lies in the south-east of the South Island. ... Southland is the name of New Zealands southernmost region and is also the name of a district within that region. ... Fiordland is a region of New Zealand that is situated on the south-western corner of the South Island. ...
	¹ Unitary authorities ² Informal only; not an officially-recognised entity