AUCKLAND
Located in a narrow isthmus in the north part of the North Island, Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Auckland is the financial centre and powerhouse of the New Zealand economy. Most people enter New Zealand through the Auckland international airport with the ports of Auckland providing access for trade and cruise ships.
Auckland enjoys a temperate climate with attractive beaches on the east opening onto the sparkling waters of the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. The west coast beaches are popular for surfing and winter walks with views of the Manukau Harbour.
Auckland boasts attractive parks including Cornwall Park gifted to the city by early settler John Logan Campbell. Beyond the city are a number of regional parks offering access to spectacular rural and maritime environments.
Auckland has the world’s largest population of polynesians with significant immigration from the Islands in the 1960’s. There have also been immigrants from Europe and more recently China and India. The population of Auckland is multi-cultural at this stage 63% european, 11% Maori, 13% Pacific Island and 12% Asian.
Visitors to Auckland enjoy good restaurants, sightseeing and activities. Local landmarks are the harbour bridge and Skytower. The museum, art gallery and zoo are all well acclaimed. There is a casino associated with the Skytower.
The main island in the Hauraki Gulf is Waiheke which comprises beaches, holiday homes and vineyards and is assessable by ferry.
A recent amalgamation of a number of cities has given rise to the Auckland Council which controls one large area including the rural areas of Rodney to the north and Franklin in the south.
For more information visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and www.aucklandnz.com .
Located in a narrow isthmus in the north part of the North Island, Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Auckland is the financial centre and powerhouse of the New Zealand economy. Most people enter New Zealand through the Auckland international airport with the ports of Auckland providing access for trade and cruise ships.
Auckland enjoys a temperate climate with attractive beaches on the east opening onto the sparkling waters of the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. The west coast beaches are popular for surfing and winter walks with views of the Manukau Harbour.
Auckland boasts attractive parks including Cornwall Park gifted to the city by early settler John Logan Campbell. Beyond the city are a number of regional parks offering access to spectacular rural and maritime environments.
Auckland has the world’s largest population of polynesians with significant immigration from the Islands in the 1960’s. There have also been immigrants from Europe and more recently China and India. The population of Auckland is multi-cultural at this stage 63% european, 11% Maori, 13% Pacific Island and 12% Asian.
Visitors to Auckland enjoy good restaurants, sightseeing and activities. Local landmarks are the harbour bridge and Skytower. The museum, art gallery and zoo are all well acclaimed. There is a casino associated with the Skytower.
The main island in the Hauraki Gulf is Waiheke which comprises beaches, holiday homes and vineyards and is assessable by ferry.
A recent amalgamation of a number of cities has given rise to the Auckland Council which controls one large area including the rural areas of Rodney to the north and Franklin in the south.
For more information visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and www.aucklandnz.com .