A sailing regatta was held to celebrate
the raising of the union flag (Union Jack), a tradition
which is still observed every year on Auckland
Anniversary Day. Auckland, named after Hobson’s
naval commander Lord Auckland, was capital for 25 years
before losing the privilege to Wellington. The city
continually progressed and attracted more and more inhabitants
to the area. They continued to prosper through the following
years.
The Auckland Region is
a lot of different environments forming one amazing
city. There are three breathtaking, fantastic harbours,
two mountain ranges, 48 volcanic cones and more than
50 islands. Auckland’s population has grown steadily
and now sits at around 1.3 million and is it any wonder
why they would choose to make Auckland their home? The
many people that live in Auckland make up one third
of the country of New Zealand’s total population.
They live, work and play in a fantastic
and interesting city where there is so much to do and
so much to see. It is a fantastic way of life, with
beaches and mountains and everything in the world you
could want to do. Auckland Tourism
is now a very profitable and prosperous venue for the
entire area. The city thrives off the visitors and the
visitors love the area so much that they return again
and again to city of 100 lovers.
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Auckland
History - The city earned this name because
it was a place desired by all and conquered by many.
Auckland has many more than one hundred lovers, lets
just say its in the millions somewhere. There is a
legend that says first human inhabitants of Auckland
were the magical, fair-skinned Turehu people. The
region’s village was established in 1833 where
Warkworth is today. An important year for Auckland
was 1840. That is the year they established the new
colony’s capital in Auckland. 
