Auckland

American  

[awk-luhnd] / ˈɔk lənd /

noun

1. a seaport on N North Island, in New Zealand.

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Auckland British  

/ ˈɔːklənd /

noun

1. 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  

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

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Auckland

And at a National gathering in the country's largest city of Auckland, Finance Minister Willis was hugged and heralded by supporters as she effectively conceded she had been ousted.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

Auckland said the ponies were a "really important part of Exmoor's heritage"

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

While Shiloh's claims quickly collapse under scientific scrutiny, vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris of the University of Auckland said such videos rely on fear rather than compelling evidence.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

That trip includes a two-hour refueling stop in Auckland, New Zealand, which is two time zones closer than Sydney to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 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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