Auckland is one of the 16 regions of New Zealand, which takes its name from the eponymous urban area. The region encompasses the Auckland metropolitan area, smaller towns, rural areas, and the islands
True-colour image of the region showing the Auckland urban area as the brownish area just left of centre, with the Hauraki Gulf to the right
Riverhead speedwell (Veronica jovellanoides), a very rare plant endemic to the region
Kumeū is a town in the Auckland Region, situated 25 kilometres north-west of the City Centre in New Zealand. State Highway 16 and the North Auckland Line pass through the town. Huapai lies to the west
The main road of Kumeū in 1973
The town is located along the banks of the Kumeū River, a tributary of the Kaipara River
An NZR E class (1872) train on the Kumeu–Riverhead railway in 1876
Kumeū is known for its agricultural produce, including wines.