Te Atatu Peninsula

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Te Atatu Peninsula, formerly known as "Te Atatu North", is an Auckland suburb.

It is located at the western extremity of the Waitemata Harbour, and is flanked by the Henderson Creek to the West and by the Whau Creek to the East, both estuarial arms of the harbour, which extend southwest from the Harbour itself. The relatively flat peninsula thus formed is four kilometres in length and two kilometres in width, and is joined to the main part of the North Island at its southern end. A motorway effectively cuts the peninsula off from the main land and, with only one road in and out, the area has an almost island like feel.

Te Atatu Peninsula boasts a full complement of amenities including a Supermarket, Library, a Community Hall, Police and Fire Stations, numerous eating establishments, Primary and Intermediate Schools and Rutherford College (Named after Ernest Rutherford, the New Zealand scientist recognised for having split the Atom) and numerous parks. Entertainment on Te Atatu Peninsula revolves around the Te Atatu Tavern - which, along with the Tavern itself, also boasts the Connections Restaurant and the Three Ducks Bar. Alternatives are pretty much limited to the RSA (Returned Servicemans Association for War Veterans) and Haddad's - a classic New Zealand Takeaway bar frequented by youths late into the night. The Te Atatu Tavern does provide excellent Karaoke opportunities on a Friday Night.

Te Atatu Intermediate is near the center of the town and can be found at 36 50'25s 174 39'10e in Google Earth.