What is Auckland?
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The largest city in
I don't mind paying for Auckland's roads; Yeah Right. - Tui Ad
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Auckland is a city in North Island, New Zealand. It is situated on an isthmus and is the largest urban region and chief port of the country. The chief exports are frozen meats, dairy products, wool, hides, and iron and steel. Petroleum, iron and steel products, wheat, sugar, and fertilizers are the leading imports. Auckland is also New Zealand's leading industrial center. The chief industries are engineering, motor vehicle and chemical manufacturing, and food processing. It is also a fishing port and the chief base of the New Zealand navy. Maoris and persons of Maori ancestry comprise roughly one seventh of the populace, giving the city the largest Polynesian population in the world. Auckland was founded in 1840 and was the capital of New Zealand from 1841 to 1865. Educational institutions include the Univ. of Auckland and the Auckland Institute of Technology. The Auckland War Memorial Museum has a collection of Maori art. Other sights include a maritime museum and the Sky Tower. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, based in Auckland, won the America 's Cup in 1995 and successfully defended in 2000, but lost in 2003. In the area of the city are many extinct volcano cones, including Mt. Eden and Rangitoto.
Auckland and Wellington are the principle cities of New Zealand.
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The biggest city in New Zealand. By Australian and world standards needs to catch up in terms of public transport and livability, although I think this is starting to happen so I am not bitching too much.
Auckland and Wellington are New Zealand's largest cities.
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The most populated city in
Many New Zealanders argue that
Auckland is home to The Warriors League team, and the Auckland Blues, for Rugby Union.
Wellington Resident: Damn, I wanna live in Auckland n b a Jaffa.
Auckland Resident(ME): Ima kill me that smacktard who knocked us Jaffas! We rule, and the only reason u talkin' shit, ma fren, is cos we is betta!!