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  Auckland New Zealand Virtual Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Auckland is the centre of commerce and industry, and is perhaps the most vibrant, bustling and multicultural city in New Zealand.
Auckland is the biggest Polynesian city in the world, and this cultural influence is reflected in many different aspects of city life.
Auckland is dotted with volcanic hills, many of which were once the site of Maori pas, or fortified villages, and which currently afford great views of the city.
nz.com /tour/Auckland   (234 words)

  
 Auckland (New Zealand)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Auckland enjoys a mild climate with summer time averages around 24 °C and average winter temperatures of 16 °C. The Brisbane-Auckland Sister City Agreement was signed in 1988 to coincide with the Auckland City Council visit to the World Expo ‘88.
With a population of 401,500, Auckland is the commercial, manufacturing and financial centre of New Zealand.
Auckland maintains a big city pace – but the beach and barbecue lifestyle is never far away and is part of its great charm.
www.apcsummit.org /history/content?id=136   (331 words)

  
 Definition of Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand.
At 37 degrees south latitude, the Auckland urban area lies between the Hauraki Gulf of the Pacific Ocean to the east, the low Hunua Ranges to the south-east, the Manukau Harbour to the south-west, and the Waitakere Ranges and smaller ranges to the west and north-west.
Auckland International Airport, New Zealand's largest airport, lies beside the Manukau Harbour, in the southern suburb of Mangere, which is part of Manukau.
www.wordiq.com /definition/Auckland,_New_Zealand   (2055 words)

  
 AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Amongst the many famous New Zealanders are Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to ascend Mt Everest; Lord Rutherford, the first to split the atom; and Jean Batten, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.
New Zealand has been separated from other land masses over 100 million years enabling many ancient plants and animals to survive.
In 1979 IMAN and New Zealand Muslim Association of Auckland constituted as Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).
www.geocities.com /Tokyo/Teahouse/8786/pages_ready/newpage_newzeal.htm   (760 words)

  
 Auckland, New Zealand, Pictures
Auckland, city in northern New Zealand, situated on an isthmus joining northwestern North Island and the North Auckland Peninsula.
Among the points of interest in Auckland are the Auckland City Art Gallery, with a collection of paintings by European and New Zealand artists; the Auckland Institute and Museum, featuring exhibits on natural history and ethnology; the Melanesian Mission Museum; the Museum of Transport and Technology; and Parnell Rose Garden.
Auckland Harbour Bridge is the longest of several bridges linking the central city with its fast-growing suburban areas.
www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/New_Zealand/Auckland_city.html?redir=1   (296 words)

  
 Crystal Cruises - Port Information
Welcome to Auckland, the "City of Sails." Crystal Harmony's stately arrival at New Zealand's largest city is along the shores of an extinct volcanic cone known as Rangitoto, often visible to the east.
New Zealand seems to have a bit of everything: great natural beauty, friendly people, magnificent glacier-studded mountain ranges, sculpted fjords, pristine untouched beaches, lush rainforest, an endless array of sporting activities, and, not to be forgotten, plenty of sheep and rolling farmland.
Auckland and New Zealand's geographic and cultural treasures beckon for your discovery.
www.crystalcruises.com /window_portinfo.aspx?PID=16&CID=5302F&CD=02/06/2005&CDP=1   (153 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Auckland, Australia & New Zealand (Australian And New Zealand Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
It is situated on an isthmus and is the largest urban region and chief port of the country.
It is also a fishing port and the chief base of the New Zealand navy.
Auckland was founded in 1840 and was the capital of New Zealand from 1841 to 1865.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/Auckland.html   (324 words)

  
 Auckland New Zealand : Reviews from the Lost Luggage Tales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Auckland may not be the capital of New Zealand, but it is definitely a world class cosmopolitan city and, as site of the major international airport, is likely to be your introduction to the country.
Auckland is built on a series of volcanoes and is New Zealand's largest city and the world's 4th largest city by land area.
Auckland stakes its claim to fame as the world's largest Polynesian city with almost 20% of the city's population declaring Maori descent or are the families of migrant who arrived from Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands and other South Pacific islands during the 1960s and 1970s.
www.lostluggagetales.com /reviews/auckland.asp   (976 words)

  
 Beach Booker Booking Engine
Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand and its largest city.
Auckland is known as the City of Sails and has more boats per capita than any other city in the world.
Auckland is an ideal vacation destination for families, and, in fact, for travelers of all ages.
reservations.beachbooker.com /nexres/city_content/citycontent_show.cgi?id=12151&src=10006947&ses=b9eaca03b9c740a3b8df60e10ea898d51315   (448 words)

  
 Auckland region New Zealand - accommodation, attractions and maps from AA Guides
Auckland's blend of islands, ancient rainforest, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an enviable lifestyle ranked one of the best in the world.
Auckland is built on an isthmus located between two stunning harbours - the Waitemata, meaning "sparkling waters", which teems with boating activity and embraces the pohutukawa-lined shores of the Pacific Ocean; and the contrasting Manukau Harbour, which surges out to the rugged fl-sand beaches that border the Tasman Sea.
Auckland is modern and vibrant; the largest urban region in the country and home to almost 1.3 million people.
aatravel.co.nz /editorial/editorial.jsp?locationId=20002   (1050 words)

  
 New Zealand Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud.
When To Go The weather is never so miserable that there's no point in going to New Zealand: there are things to see and do all year round.
New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson, director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, had a lot of help from his countrymen.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/new-zealand   (314 words)

  
 Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is situated on and around a narrow isthmus that is flanked by two magnificent harbours - the Waitemata to the east and the Manukau to the west.
Auckland’s amazing geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle that’s regularly ranked in the world’s top ten.
Auckland does the urban side of life just as well as it does adventure.
kiwistyletravel.com /auckland.html   (377 words)

  
 Rydges Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland's special character is defined not only by its harbour and waterways, but by its cosmopolitan community - the City is home to the largest Polynesian population in the world.
Auckland is a vibrant youthful city that offers you a variety of attractions to enjoy while visiting.
The Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf are two of Auckland's most impressive natural attractions and being the watersport capital of New Zealand you'll find plenty of ways to explore them in the "City of Sails".
www.asiatravel.com /newzealand/prepaidhotels/rydges_auckland   (479 words)

  
 Accommodation Auckland, luxury accommodation auckland new zealand
Stylish and luxurious, Beaumont Quarter is a new apartment complex in the heart of Auckland City.
It is one of a kind, and has been designed and furnished with all of your needs in mind.
New World supermarket is at the end of the street and very convenient for your shopping needs.
www.accommodation-auckland.com   (491 words)

  
 Auckland Field, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Auckland Field is made of at least 49 vents that cover 260 square km.
The Auckland Field is about 220 miles (350 km) north of the subduction zone that produces the Taupo Volcanic Zone and thought to be the result of intraplate volcanism (Johnson and others, 1989).
Heming, R.F., and Barnet, P.R., 1986, The petrology and petrochemistry of the Auckland volcanic field: Roy.
volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/australia/new_zealand/auckland_field.html   (375 words)

  
 New Zealand History & Culture - Auckland Museum New Zealand
Auckland War Memorial Museum tells the story of New Zealand, from our unique flora and fauna and our history at war, to our priceless collection of Maori and Pacific treasures.
Housed in one of the nation's finest heritage buildings and with spectacular views of Auckland City and the harbour, Auckland Museum is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
Auckland Museum has a constantly changing feast of fresh events and new exhibitions.
www.aucklandmuseum.com   (490 words)

  
 Auckland Accommodation - Holiday Accommodation - Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Accommodation offers a select range of quality holiday accommodation - including boutique hotels, luxury lodges & retreats, apartments and guesthouses, tours, and vehicle rentals to make the most of Auckland and the unique surrounding regions of New Zealand's North Island.
Auckland, the City of Sails is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, situated in an exquisite blue water setting on a narrow neck of land between the Hauraki Gulf and Manukau Harbour.
The gateway to Northland, Bay of Islands and the Central North Island, Auckland is the perfect base for a North Island holiday.
www.aucklandaccom.com   (590 words)

  
 Faculty of Science, The University of Auckland, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
These awards are for citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand or citizens of Australia who are entering their first year of postgraduate study (e.g.
Enterprise Scholarships support New Zealand students, in partnership with private companies, to undertake a course of study involving a significant research component at a New Zealand tertiary education institution.
For definitive information, students are referred to the University of Auckland Scholarships and Financial Support Office or it’s website, or to the websites of the providers of non-university funded scholarships and awards.
www2.auckland.ac.nz /science/scholarships-postgrads.ptml   (1238 words)

  
 Auckland, New Zealand, Pictures
It borders on Manukau Harbour (an arm of the Tasman Sea) and Waitemata Harbour (an arm of the Pacific Ocean).
Auckland was founded in 1840 as the capital of colonial New Zealand.
In 1865 the capital was transferred from Auckland to Wellington.
www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/New_Zealand/Auckland_city.html   (296 words)

  
 Tourism Auckland - City of Sails
Auckland’s blend of islands, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world.
Discover why Auckland is one of the best places in the world to live – and visit.
Air New Zealand Fashion week is the pinnacle event for the New Zealand fashion industry.
www.aucklandnz.com   (220 words)

  
 Ports of Auckland
About 60% of New Zealand's imports by value and 40% of New Zealand's exports by value pass through the port of Auckland.
Ports of Auckland Ltd owns and operates the Port of Auckland, New Zealand's largest international container port and a major gateway for trade, as well as the regional Port of Onehunga.
Ports of Auckland is a vital contributor to the economy.
www.poal.co.nz   (351 words)

  
 Archives New Zealand: Auckland
A conduit for communication to and from the regional community and Archives New Zealand's Head Office; and for the provision of advice to the Chief Archivist and group managers on regional issues and regional views on national issues.
The Auckland Regional Office holds over 27,000 linear metres of archives in the form of files, bound volumes, maps, plans and photographs.
Further information about genealogical sources held here and at other Archives New Zealand offices is available in our series of reference guides.
www.archives.govt.nz /about/ourstructure/regionals/auckland.php   (456 words)

  
 New Zealand Literature File - LEARN - The University of Auckland Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This file is a selective list of New Zealand and Pacific authors' works and provides references to biographical and critical material.
To locate the material listed in the file, check Voyager, the library catalogue of the University of Auckland, or the catalogue of the library to which you are affiliated.
Initially the file was compiled in the New Zealand and Pacific Collection of the General Library of the University of Auckland by Kay Stead, to meet the research requirements of students enrolled in courses for New Zealand Literature.
www.library.auckland.ac.nz /subjects/nzp/nzlit2/authors.htm   (296 words)

  
 Auckland Islands (New Zealand)
The Auckland Islands (Auckland, Enderby, Rose and Disappointment Island) are 627 sq km in size, making them the largest of New Zealand's sub-Antarctic islands.
Adam's Island is also part of the Aucklands, and in 1910 it was declared a nature reserve.
The Auckland Islands are volcanic - they are cold, wet and windy, and are unglaciated.
www.70south.com /resources/islands/auckland   (215 words)

  
 The Web Site Of Auckland, New Zealand
Welcome to Auckland also known as the city of sails, a title gained from the view of yachts seen against the cityscape.
Whether you're a local or a visitor to Auckland, please take a moment to learn about the exciting activities this great city has to offer.
Auckland city, to the unspoilt forest of native trees and birds tucked away within the Waitakere
www.auckland.co.nz   (141 words)

  
 Auckland, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
These pictures were taken during the first half of our trip, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland is the capital of New Zealand, and its nickname is the "City of Sails" because of the numerous sail boats and water activities.
One of the most prominent features of the Auckland skyline is the Sky Tower.
www.personal.psu.edu /users/s/l/sls472/nz.html   (152 words)

  
 Auckland Ultimate, New Zealand
The year 2005 will mark a new direction for Auckland Ultimate as it will be the first time in four years that long-serving duo Iain Stewart and Rebecca Blakey will not be on the committee.
Under their steady hand, Ultimate in Auckland has grown from one Indoor League with 8 teams and an Outdoor League whose results mostly included the word default, to an 18 team Indoor League, 3 Outdoors Leagues, Hat Tournaments and Beach events.
Both will continue to be heavily involved in the Ultimate scene with Stewart concentrating on his role on the board of the newly formed New Zealand Ultimate, while Blakey will be taking advantage of her newfound freedom.
www.ultimate.org.nz /auckland   (1074 words)

  
 Tenth International Workshop on Combinatorial Image Analysis
This 10th edition was held in Auckland (New Zealand, 01-03 December 2004), at The University of Auckland.
Conference reception was on 30 November 6pm-8pm at the Computer Science building of The University of Auckland (city campus).
Qi Zang (The University of Auckland, New Zealand)
www.citr.auckland.ac.nz /~IWCIA04   (388 words)

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