About Auckland City
Auckland Geography
The city and suburbs cover an area of 60km2.
Auckland is built on a narrow Isthmus between two harbours, and is surrounded by extinct volcanoes and beautiful volcanic islands.At its narrrowest point there is less than 1 kilometre between the harbours
The city is known as the 'City of Sails' because of a great number of yachts that sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf.There are more boats per head in Auckland than anywhere else in the country and the World.
Language
English is the main written and spoken language.
Maori, Polynesian and Asian languages are also spoken by ethnic communities.
Auckland Climate
The climate is temperate, with warm summers (averaging over 23 degrees) and in winter about (averaging 16 degrees).which is a very mild temperature compared to most other cities in NZ.The further North you venture the warmer it becomes.
The summer months are from 1 December and 31 March.
Auckland Economy
Auckland has the largest economy of scale in New Zealand.
Auckland is the retail,commercial and industrial centre of New Zealand.
Auckland is also the 'gateway' to New Zealand for tourism and immigration.
Further information
Heart of the City - find out more about shops and services in the central downtown Auckland area.
Tourism Auckland's key responsibilities are to market the Auckland as a visitor destination. It provides free, high quality information to visitors through its four Visitor Information Centres.
Study Auckland (a portal for education in Auckland) provides information about opportunities for education in Auckland. The city has two universities and a technical institute and a range of private and state secondary schools.
Immigration New Zealand - provides comprehensive information about visa requirements for visiting, studying or migrating to New Zealand.
The New Zealand Herald is the main daily paper. There is also a variety of local suburban papers, terrestrial, cable and satelite TV channels and a wide range of radio stations.
E-directory for businesses, retailers and consumers - links to and information about New Zealand businesses. Search by industry or website.
Telecom Yellow Pages can help you locate businesses in the Auckland region.
Telecom White Pages can help you locate businesses or individuals if you know the name of who you are looking for.
Business support agencies - information about agencies and organisations which can help you set up, develop and run your business in Auckland. |