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- Country: New Zealand
- Language: English
- Currency: New Zealand Dollar
- Population: 1,303,068 (2006) Statistics New Zealand: QuickStats About Auckland Region Ministry of Social Development: Auckland Region
- Country Code: 64
- Area code: 09
- Airport code: AKL moveandstay.com: Auckland Airport Information
- Time zone: NZST
- Average climate: 70-75°F(summer), 58-60°F(winter) NIWA Science: Auckland Climate
- Nickname: "City of Sails" Aucklandz.com: Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland is home to over a quarter of New Zealand’s population and has the largest Polynesian population of any other city in the world. Rough Guide: Auckland However, because of its large geographic size, it has a very low population density and an almost suburban feel in some areas. The population is expected to continue to increase due to normal growth and an influx in immigrants. City planners are bracing for this expansion by looking at the impact to housing, transportation and other city infrastructure. Auckland Regional Growth: Auckland The city’s climate makes it a great place to visit any time of year, with its warm summers and mild winters. It’s also the sunniest area in New Zealand with reportedly 2060 hour of sunshine per year. Climate Summary for 1971-2000: Auckland
Attractions
- Auckland Zoo: Home to New Zealand's largest collection of native and exotic species, the Auckland Zoo is home to Sumatran tigers, lions, kiwi and many others. Frommers: Auckland
- Butterfly Creek: Get up close to over 800 tropical butterflies. Frommers: Auckland
- Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World: Get up close to penguins, sharks, stingrays, eels and over 1,500 fish.Frommers:Auckland
- Sky Tower: One of Auckland's most popular paid attractions, the sky tower is the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere.Frommers: Auckland
- Auckland Art Gallery: The leading art gallery in New Zealand, the Auckland Art Gallery houses more than 10,000 works of art.Frommers: Auckland
- New Zealand National Maritime Museum: Learn all about New Zealand's maritime history at this museum, which covers 1,000 years on the sea. See craftsman restoring historic ships and working on sails. You can even take a ride on the historic boat, Ted Ashby.Frommers: Auckland
- Aotea Square Markets: One of Auckland's favorite markets, the Aotea Square Market features arts and crafts, jewelery, fashion, live entertainment and food.Tourism Auckland: Auckland
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Auckland Vacation Questions
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