Auckland

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Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. It is a conurbation, made up of the cities of Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau and North Shore. In Māori it bears the name Tāmaki Makau Rau or Ākarana.

Related Topics:
North Island - New Zealand - Urban area - Conurbation - Auckland - Waitakere - Manukau - North Shore - Māori

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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. The central part of the urban area occupies a narrow isthmus between Manukau and Waitemata harbours.

Related Topics:
Hauraki Gulf - Pacific Ocean - Hunua Ranges - Manukau Harbour - Waitakere Ranges - Isthmus - Waitemata

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