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Auckland

American  
[awk-luhnd] / ˈɔk lənd /

noun

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


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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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


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The numbers of people watching the gathering had "steadily increased" over the last few years, which Auckland attributed to the rise of social media.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Auckland said they had chosen to collect donations for Devon Air Ambulance this year because it was "absolutely crucial" for people in rural communities.

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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