Auckland: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Auckland hit by swarms of bees after milder than usual New Zealand winter • Nov. 9, 2026, 11:07 PM ET (The Guardian)

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Auckland, New Zealand, skyline

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland and Waitematā Harbour

Devonport on Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana

shotcrete-stabilized cliff wall

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