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Introducing Auckland
About Auckland cityPopulation | Geography | Language | Climate | Economy | Further information Population
Approximately 401,500 people live within the city boundary and 1.25 million in the greater Auckland area. This represents about one third of the population of the whole country. Geography
Auckland is built on a narrow isthmus between two harbours, and is surrounded by extinct volcanoes and picturesque islands. The city is known as the 'City of Sails' because of a great number of yachts that sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf. Language
Maori, Polynesian and Asian languages are also spoken by ethnic communities. ClimateThe climate is temperate, with warm summers (averaging over 24 degrees) and cooler winters (averaging 16 degrees). The summer months are between December and March. The prevailing wind is westerly. EconomyAuckland is the retail and commercial centre of New Zealand. Auckland is also the 'gateway' to New Zealand for tourism and immigration. Further informationWelcome
to Auckland City - a guide to living in Auckland City (2039KB)
Heart of the City - find out more about shops and services in the central downtown Auckland area. Tourism Auckland's key responsibilities are to market the Auckland as a visitor destination. It provides free, high quality information to visitors through its four Visitor Information Centres. Study Auckland (a portal for education in Auckland) provides information about opportunities for education in Auckland. The city has two universities and a technical institute and a range of private and state secondary schools. Citizens Advice Bureau - This service offers impartial information and confidential advice about all sorts of problems or questions - all of which is free. Auckland City supports the CAB through a three year funding agreement and annual grant. The grant contributes to the services' operational costs and provides council owned lease buildings for the ten bureaux across the city. Immigration New Zealand - provides comprehensive information about visa requirements for visiting, studying or migrating to New Zealand. The New Zealand Herald is the main daily paper. There is also a variety of local suburban papers, terrestrial, cable and satelite TV channels and a wide range of radio stations. E-directory for businesses, retailers and consumers - links to and information about New Zealand businesses. Search by industry or website. Telecom Yellow Pages can help you locate businesses in the Auckland region. Telecom White Pages can help you locate businesses or individuals if you know the name of who you are looking for. Business support agencies - information about agencies and organisations which can help you set up, develop and run your business in Auckland. |
Auckland is New Zealand's
largest city.
The city, suburbs
and gulf islands cover an area of 637km2.
English is the main written and spoken language.
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