Auckland
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. About 1.4 million people live in the Auckland region.[1] For a short time in New Zealand's history it was the capital city, but now Wellington is the capital.
Auckland is situated on two harbours : the Manukau and Waitemata harbours. It is known as the "City of Sails" because there are so many sailing boats in the city. The nearby Hauraki Gulf has many different islands and provides safe anchorage and interesting sailing.
Auckland is built on a series of dormant (asleep) volcanoes. The youngest and largest of these is called Rangitoto, an island just a few kilometres from the City centre. It has many pohutukawas, native trees also known as the New Zealand Christmas tree because of their brilliant red flowers which bloom in December.
Changes are being made to the way the city of Auckland is run. There are 7 local councils each with a mayor. The change will give Auckland one mayor and one council. The new mayor will have more power to make decisions than the current mayors have. There is ongoing debate about whether the new way will be better than the old way.
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[change] References
- ↑ "Population and statistics". Auckland Regional Council. http://www.arc.govt.nz/auckland/population-and-statistics/population-and-statistics_home.cfm. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
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