Auckland
City in the North Island, New Zealand
Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the...
Population: 1.657 million (2017)
Postcode(s): 0600–2699
Area code: 09
Highest elevation: 196 m (643 ft)
Island: North Island
Local iwi: Ngāti Whātua, Tainui, Ngāti Ākarana (pan-tribal)
Named for: George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland