Auckland

American

[awk-luhnd] / ˈɔk lənd /

noun

a seaport on N North Island, in New Zealand.

Auckland British

/ ˈɔːklənd /

noun

the chief port of New Zealand, in the northern part of North Island: former capital of New Zealand (1840–65). Pop: 420 700 (2004 est)

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Auckland Cultural

Largest city and chief port of New Zealand, located in the northwestern part of the North Island.

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Auckland

The boy, named Baby Auckland by authorities, has been buried in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Fox, who represents Bishop Auckland, confirmed her departure from Reform to Cathy Newman on Sky News, external on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Goebel operates out of Auckland, New Zealand, in a dance studio she created called the Palace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

In Auckland, the Hāngī Master, Rewi Spraggon, honors his ancestors with his traditional hāngī catered cooking.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

In 1988, a guide from Auckland named Gary Ball became Hall’s primary climbing partner and closest friend.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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