Kohimarama
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| Kohimarama | |
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 Part of the suburb of Kohimarama, from the eastern headland |
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| Local Authority | Auckland City |
| Characteristics: | |
| Population | 6,339 (data: ) |
| Surrounded by: | |
| North | Hauraki Gulf |
| East | St Heliers |
| South-east | Glen Innes |
| South | St Johns |
| South-west | Meadowbank |
| West | Orakei |
| North-west | Mission Bay |
Kohimarama is a coastal residential Auckland City suburb, located to the east of the city.
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 two primary and one secondary school: St Thomas' School, Kohimarama School, and Selwyn College, which has a student population of over 1,000.
[edit] History of Kohimarama
The name is Māori for "gathering-in-of-light". It was originally known as Mission Bay, a name now given to a neighbouring suburb.
[edit] Gallery
 Kohimarama |
 Kohimarama beach and Tamaki Drive |
[edit] References
- The Lively Capital, Auckland 1840-1865, Una Platts. Avon Fine Prints Limited New Zealand 1971.
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