Hūnua
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For the electorate, see Hunua (New Zealand electorate).
Hūnua (Māori pronunciation: [hʉˈnʉa]) is a small settlement in the rural outskirts of south Auckland, New Zealand.
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Hūnua | |
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Coordinates: 37°04′42″S 175°04′17″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Ward | Franklin ward |
Board | Franklin Local Board |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
Area | |
• Total | 77.83 km2 (30.05 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,530 |
• Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
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Hūnua is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) east of Papakura,[3] 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) from Hūnua Falls and lies at the foot of the Hunua Ranges, from where Auckland obtains most of its water supply.[4] The literal translation of the Māori language word is 'mountainous and sterile land'.[3]