Waitemata Harbour
Waitemata or Waitematā may refer to: * Waitematā Harbour, the primary harbour of Auckland, New Zealand * Waitematā (local board area), a local government area in Auckland, New Zealand ** Waitematā Local Board, a local board of Auckland Council, formed in 2010 ** Waitematā and Gulf Ward, a Ward of Auckland Council including the above local board * ''Waitemata'' (ship), a Union Steam ship cargo boat used as a troop ship in World War One * Waitemata City, a historical local government area, merged into Waitakere City in 1989 * Waitemata (New Zealand electorate) Waitemata was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate, from 1871 to 1946, and then from 1954 to 1978. It was represented by 18 members of parliament A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their ..., a historical electorate from 1871 to 1946, and from 1954 to 1978 * Waitemata AFC, a football club based in Waitemata City * Waitemata Dolphins, a basketball team ba ...
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Waitematā Harbour
Waitematā Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. For this reason it is often referred to as Auckland Harbour, despite the fact that it is one of two harbours adjoining the city. The harbour forms the northern and eastern coasts of the Auckland isthmus and is crossed by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It is matched on the southern side of the city by the shallower waters of the Manukau Harbour. With an area of , it connects the city's main port and the Auckland waterfront to the Hauraki Gulf and the Pacific Ocean. It is sheltered from Pacific storms by Auckland's North Shore, Rangitoto Island, and Waiheke Island. Etymology The oldest Māori name of the harbour was Te Whanga-nui o Toi (The Big Bay of Toi), named after Toi, an early Māori explorer. The name ''Waitematā'' means "Te Mata Waters", which according to some traditions refers to a mauri stone (a stone of Māori religious significance) called Te Mata, which was placed on Boat Rock (in ...
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