Auckland, New Zealand

AUCKLAND is a modern city of over one million people, surrounded by subtropical islands and lush native rainforest. It is situated on the sparkling blue waters of one of the most beautiful gulfs in the Pacific. As a former host of the America's Cup, it offers an eclectic mix of multicultural cuisine, theater, music, fashion, sport, and a leisure-focused lifestyle.

Population: The population of the Auckland urban core is approximately 382,000, while the population of greater Auckland is 1.18 million.

Location: Auckland is located in New Zealand. New Zealand is situated in Oceania, comprising islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia.

Climate: Temperate with sharp regional contrasts. The weather is often described as humid but never scorching hot, as the heat is always tempered by a sea breeze.

Winters are generally mild but rainy. Local Time: Auckland is on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is UTC/GMT +12 (or UTC/GMT +13 during Daylight Saving Time). It is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles (or 20 hours ahead when daylight saving schedules align differently).

Capital of New Zealand: The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. National Day: Waitangi Day is observed on February 6, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, which established British sovereignty.

Flag of New Zealand: The New Zealand flag is blue with the UK Union Jack in the upper hoist-side quadrant. The outer half features four red, five-pointed stars edged in white, which represent the Southern Cross constellation.