Clevedon, New Zealand

Clevedon (Māori: Te Wairoa), previously known as Wairoa South, is a rural town to the south-east of Auckland, New Zealand, in the local government area of Franklin. The area is part of the rohe of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, who settled around the Wairoa River. The original township was founded in the 1850s, and was named Clevedon in 1866. Over time, it has developed into a centre for the dairy industry south-east of Auckland.

This article is about the town. For Auckland electorate, see Clevedon (New Zealand electorate).

Clevedon
Town
Clevedon District Centre building
Coordinates: 36.991°S 175.038°E / -36.991; 175.038
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardFranklin ward
BoardFranklin Local Board
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityAuckland Council
Area
 • Total5.32 km2 (2.05 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)
 • Total650
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
WebsiteClevedon town website

Several popular beaches are close to Clevedon, including Umupuia Beach and Kawakawa Bay. The Duder Regional Park is between these two beaches.

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