About Manukau

Tena koutou katoa. Haere mai ki Manukau (Greetings to you all. Welcome to Manukau)

Manukau is a young, vibrant city which has something on offer for everyone.

Whether you are interested in visiting our stunning recreation facilities or parks, exploring our 320 kilometres of coastline, or sampling the diverse shopping, markets or cuisine, Manukau city has it all.

With a population of approximately 335,000, Manukau is New Zealand's third largest city, and the fastest growing. It is home to more than 165 different ethnic groups, with the largest Māori and Pacific communities in New Zealand.

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In our city there are as many ways of saying 'Welcome' as there are places where you will be made to feel at home.

Naumai, haere mai. Kia Orana. Talofa Lava. Halo olakela. Welcome.

Location

Manukau is located within the Auckland region in the upper North Island of New Zealand. Just five minutes south of Auckland city, Manukau city is the gateway to the Auckland region, and is home to the Auckland International Airport.

Our 320 kilometres of coastline take in both the west and east coasts. To the south of the city, the magnificent Hunua Ranges with their forests, lakes and waterfalls provide a dramatic backdrop to the gently rolling farmlands of Clevedon.

Climate

The climate of Manukau is temperate with an average daytime summer temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures of 14 degrees Celsius. On average we record 2148 hours of sunshine annually and 1157mm annual rainfall.

Population

Manukau is the third largest city in New Zealand and one of the most culturally diverse areas in New Zealand, with over 165 ethnic groups resident in the city. Just under half of Manukau residents identify their ethnic grouping as European, with 17% as Māori, 27% as Pacific and 15% as Asian. The balance is made up of a mix of other ethnic groups.

30% of Manukau residents speak two or more languages, with Samoan being the most widely spoken language after English. Manukau is also a very young city with around 42% of its population under 25 years of age.

Manukau is home to a number of Mana Whenua (original inhabitants) tribal groups who are of Wai-o-hua and Tainui descent and who uphold kaitiakitanga (environmental guardianship) responsibilities within Manukau.

Area

Musick Point

Manukau city has a land area of some 552 square kilometres and is made up of seven electoral wards: Manurewa, Mangere, Otara, Howick, Pakuranga, Papatoetoe, Clevedon.

A distinguishing feature of the 382 kilometres of coastline is its diversity, ranging from pohutukawa-lined cliffs around Musick Point to the tidal flats of the Mangere Inlet. The coastline is highly valued for its scenic, recreational and cultural values. The coast and waters adjacent to Manukau city are of spiritual, historical and cultural significance to the tangata whenua.