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Auckland Harbour Bridge

bridge, Auckland, New Zealand

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The Auckland Harbour Bridge is a major bridge in Auckland, New Zealand. It spans the Waitematā Harbour, connecting the central business district of Auckland on the south side with the North Shore. Completed in 1959, the bridge is a significant piece of infrastructure for the region, facilitating road and rail transportation. The Waitematā Harbour itself is a key feature of Auckland, opening into the Hauraki Gulf and providing deep, navigable channels that support large ships and maritime activities.12

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