Hūnua
Hūnua (Māori pronunciation: [hʉˈnʉa]) is a small settlement in the rural outskirts of south Auckland, New Zealand.
Hūnua | |
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| Coordinates: 37°04′42″S 175°04′17″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Franklin ward |
| Board | Franklin Local Board |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 77.83 km2 (30.05 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 1,530 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
Hūnua is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) east of Papakura, 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) from Hūnua Falls and lies at the foot of the Hunua Ranges, from where Auckland obtains most of its water supply. The literal translation of the Māori language word is 'mountainous and sterile land'.
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