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Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and its most populous region, with a population of over 1.4 million in 2013. At its heart is the built-up area stretching from Ōrewa in the north to Papakura in the south and from west of Henderson to east of Howick. Beyond lie rural areas around the towns of Wellsford, Warkworth and Helensville to the north, and Clevedon, Pukekohe and Waiuku to the south. Auckland also takes in the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, including Great Barrier Island, New Zealand’s largest inshore island.

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Margaret McClure, Auckland region – Overview, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/interactive/16443/auckland (accessed 14 June 2026).

Story by Margaret McClure, published 20 October 2010, updated 1 August 2016.

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Paulus Augustinus Olivarez
18 May 2017
Maungakiekie or One Tree Hill is a lovely place to visit. It's awesome. The air so fresh. It's a little paradise for people who like to have peace and harmony.