As New Zealand writer Kevin Ireland once observed, Auckland has a weight problem: "It is one of the biggest cities in the world. Its swollen bulk hangs out over the constricting belt of its isthmus and bulges further than the eye can see. Its head cannot locate its toes."
Over a quarter of the nation's inhabitants live in the Auckland region. Since the Maori alighted from their waka (canoes) to... more local info
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Auckland NeighborhoodsAuckland's CBD was once a ramshackle affair, but improvements during the America's Cup campaign in the 1990s has meant the waterfront now provides a pleasant place for a stroll or a quality meal in... more neighborhoods History
Long long ago, Maui, a mischievous demigod, went fishing one day with his brothers, deep in the southern ocean. Using his grandmother's jawbone for a hook, he caught a huge fish and hauled it out of the... more history |
