Kohimarama
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| Suburb: | Kohimarama |
| City: | Auckland |
| Island: | North Island |
| Surrounded by - to the north |
Hauraki Gulf |
Kohimarama is an Auckland suburb.
Kohimarama is under the local governance of the Auckland City Council.
Situated in Eastern Auckland and has a reputation as being relatively wealthy, with many of the homes having some of the best views over Auckland Harbour. According to the 2001 census, Kohimarama has a population of 6,339. Kohimarama is home to a few schools, such as Kohimarama Primary School, and Selwyn College with a student population of over 1,000.
[edit] History of Kohimarama
The name is Māori for "gathering-in-of-light".
[edit] References
- The Lively Capital, Auckland 1840-1865, Una Platts. Avon Fine Prints Limited New Zealand 1971.
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