The Barony of Auckland exists in both the Peerage of Ireland and the Peerage of Great Britain. The first creation came in 1789 when the then-Postmaster-General William Eden was created Baron Eden in the Peerage of Ireland. In 1793, he was made a Baron in the Peerage of Great Britain and therefore obtained a seat in the House of Lords.
The second Baron, George, was created an Earl in 1839 while he served as Governor-General of India. The Earldom became extinct when he died.
Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand.
Auckland lies between the Hauraki Gulf of the Pacific Ocean to the east, the low Hunua Ranges to the south-east, Manukau Harbour to the south-west, and the Waitakere Ranges and smaller ranges to the west and north-west.
Auckland Harbour Bridge - connecting Auckland and the North Shore, is an iconic symbol of Auckland.
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