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Encyclopedia - Auckland: Encyclopedia - Auckland
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 Auc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland - History
Auckland - Māori settlers. The area, Tamaki Makau Rau (isthmus of one thousand lovers), now known as Auckland, was first settled by M�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland Region: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland Region - Geography
The region extends from the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour in the north across the southern stretches of the North Auckland Peninsula, past...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waitakere: Encyclopedia Ii - Waitakere - Geography Of The Four Wards
Waitakere - Henderson Ward. This urban ward contains the old Henderson borough as well as the suburbs of Glendene, Te Atatu South, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Surfing Areas: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Surfing Areas - Europe
List of surfing areas - France. Biarritz Hossegor List of surfing areas - Portugal. Ericeira Peniche List of surfing areas - Spa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Zealand Police: Encyclopedia Ii - New Zealand Police - Origins And History
The New Zealand Constabulary was established in 1840 along the lines of similar constabularies that existed in Britain at that time. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland Region: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland Region - People
Despite its small size, the region is by far the most populous in New Zealand, with a population of 1,337,000 (2005 estimate), about 32% ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland - People
Auckland - Cultures. Auckland serves as a home to many cultures. The majority of inhabitants (roughly 68%) claim European — predomina...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland Region: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland Region - Administrative Divisions
For administrative purposes, the region is divided into four cities and three districts. Auckland Region - Districts. To the north of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland - Geography And Climate
Auckland - Volcanoes. Auckland straddles the volcanoes of the Auckland Volcanic Field. The 50 volcanic vents in the field take the form...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waitakere: Encyclopedia Ii - Waitakere - Westies
Westie is the nickname given to locals because of the city's location relative to the rest of Auckland. Much as Manukau City's administra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland - Lifestyle
Attractive aspects of Auckland life are its mild climate, plentiful employment and educational opportunities, and numerous leisure facili...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Zealand Police: Encyclopedia Ii - New Zealand Police - Accountabilities
While the New Zealand Police is technically a government department and has political representation in Government through the Minister o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Surfing Areas: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Surfing Areas - Oceania
List of surfing areas - Hawaii. Pipeline, Oahu Sunset Beach, Oahu Waimea Bay, Oahu Jaws, Maui Richardson Beach, Hawaii (island) List...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auckland: Encyclopedia Ii - Auckland - Transport
Auckland - Road and rail. Auckland has a significant traffic congestion problem. An extensive motorway network, planned decades ago dur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Zealand Police: Encyclopedia Ii - New Zealand Police - Arms
New Zealand Police officers do not formally bear firearms while on patrol, but routinely carry pepper spray and batons. Certain police ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Zealand Police: Encyclopedia Ii - New Zealand Police - Organisation
Although headed by a Commissioner, the New Zealand Police is a decentralised organisation divided into twelve districts, each with a geog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Surfing Areas: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Surfing Areas - North America
List of surfing areas - West Coast. Tofino, British Columbia Santa Cruz, California Santa Barbara, California Orange County, Californi...   » Read the article