Regions of New Zealand
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The regions of New Zealand are the administrative jurisdictions of the country's regional councils and unitary authorities; the country is divided into sixteen such areas. The councils derive their po
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Deon Swiggs in Council Chamber
Auckland Region
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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
Regions of New Zealand
…Regions of New Zealand Location New Zealand Created 1 November 1989 Number 16 (as of 1 July 1992) Populations 34,700 (West Coast) – 1,816,000 (Auckland) Areas 450 km2 (172 sq mi) (Nelson) – 45,350 km2 (17,508 sq mi) (Canterbury) Government Regional councils and unitary authorities The regions of New…
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
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Hibiscus Coast