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The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area of the country. With over 1.2 million people it has over a quarter of the country's population, and demographic trends indicate that it will continue growing faster than the rest of the country.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 17: Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully, far left, Auckland City Mayor John Banks, and Architect Daryl Maguire, with Prince William discuss redevelopments at Eden Park on the first day of his visit to New Zealand on January 17, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. HRH will undertake numerous engagements during his 3 days in New Zealand, before heading off for a further 3 days in Australia. This is the first official overseas visit for the second-in-line to the throne. Rugby World Cup
Vice-Chairman, Climate Change Capital, UK, James Cameron speaks during a session on financing low-carbon growth at the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010. Financial reforms, climate talks and Haiti's reconstruction are set to dominate the agenda of the world's elites heading up to the Swiss mountain resort of Davos this week for their annual meeting. Global Warming
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - DECEMBER 07: Ritt Bjerregrad, major of Copenhagen, addresses the audience during the opening ceremony of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 on December 7, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Politicians and environmentalists meet for the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 that runs until December 18. Copenhagen
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 12: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key along with Auckland Trotting President Rod Croon (L) talk with drivers Scott Phelin and Barry Purdon (R) in the stables during the Auckland Trotting Cup meeting at Alexandra Park on March 12, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Hedwiges Maduro (R) of Valencia reacts as referee Cesar Muniz Fernandez shows his a red card during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Valencia at the Camp Nou Stadium on March 14, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won the match 3-0. Valencia CF
MACAO, MACAO - DECEMBER 01: Actress Fanny Shu (R) and Louis Vuitton's Chairman Yves Carcelle (L) attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Louis Vuitton's Macao store on December 1, 2009 in Macao, China. Louis Vuitton
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Andre Adams of Nottinghamshire bowls duirng the LV County Championship Division One match between Nottinghamshire and Hampshire at Trent Bridge on August 20, 2009 in Nottingham, England. Andre Adams
New Zealand ACT Party leader Rodney Hide (L) laughs after a 4.5 kilometre ocean swim a day after the elections which saw Labour Prime Minister Helen Clark swept from power in Auckland on November 9, 2008. Hide's support for the new Prime Minister-elect John Key, will give Key's National Party the numbers to govern with Hide expected to be rewarded with a cabinet position. Rodney Hide
Mary Selecky, Secretary of the Washington Department of Health, left, and Alan Levine, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals speak with Governors during the National Governors Association Health and Human Service Committee meeting in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Department of Health
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 15: Novak Djokovic of Serbia lunges for a shot against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during the BNP Paribas Open on March 15, 2010 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. California
GREYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 13: Jacob Roberts (R) of Christchurch races during the one day event during the Speight's Coast to Coast on February 13, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Christchurch
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Scott Styris of the Blackcaps is congratulated for his 50 runs by captain Daniel Vettori hits the ball during the 5th ODI match between New Zealand and Australia at Westpac Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Wellington, New Zealand. Scott Styris
ALREWAS, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18: King Siaosi Tupou V of Tonga (L) is shown around the National Memorial Arboretum by chief executive Charles Bagot Jewitt in Staffordshire, on January 18, 2010 in Alrewas, United Kingdom. During the visit The King awarded military honours to Tongan nationals who, through the Commonwealth, are members of the UK Armed Forces. Tonga has a long history of providing military support in major conflicts, including both World Wars, and on peacekeeping operations. Seven Tongans currently serve in the UK armed forces. Tonga
Manchester City's Robinho, left, reacts after scoring a goal with fellow team members Stephen Ireland, center, and Micah Richards, right, during their English Premier League soccer match against Blackburn at Ewood Park Stadium, Blackburn, England, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Ireland
NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 31: Graham Napier is congratulaetd after taking the wicket of Ravi Bopara (R) during the HRV Twenty20 cup final match between the Central Stags and the Auckland Aces at Pukekura Park on January 31, 2010 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Ravi Bopara
A Telstra phone booth is used in Sydney's central business district, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Australian telecommunications giant Telstra Corp. on Thursday reported its half-yearly profit fell 20.5 percent, but predicted its full year performance will be better than expected. In its first result since being released from government ownership last year, Telstra said its profit for the six months to Dec. 31, 2006, fell to 1.7 billion Australian dollars (US$1.3 billion; Euro990 million) from A$2.14 billion (US$1.7 billion; Euro1.3 billion) in the same period last year. Sydney
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Ross Taylor and Gareth Hopkins of the Blackcaps appeal for a LBW decision on Cameron White of Australia during the 5th ODI match between New Zealand and Australia at Westpac Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Wellington, New Zealand. Ross Taylor

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (C) hangs at the back of the pack before winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (C) hangs at the back of the pack before winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) cuts out wide to win the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) cuts out wide to win the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) cuts out wide to win the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) cuts out wide to win the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Leith Innes riding Banchee (C) wins the Auckland Diamond Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Leith Innes riding Banchee (C) wins the Auckland Diamond Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: The field nears the finsih line in the Telecom 1200 during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: The field nears the finsih line in the Telecom 1200 during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Leith Innes riding Banchee celebrates winning the Auckland Diamond Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Leith Innes riding Banchee celebrates winning the Auckland Diamond Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: An entrant in the Pandora Diamond Darling fashion competition during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Leith Innes riding Banchee celebrates winning the Auckland Diamond Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Leith Innes riding Banchee celebrates winning the Auckland Diamond Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Danielle Johnson riding Stole (L) leads Tasha Collett riding Rough Odds (C) to win the Telecom 1200 during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Danielle Johnson riding Stole (L) leads Tasha Collett riding Rough Odds (C) to win the Telecom 1200 during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: A sailor from Emirates Team New Zealand climbs the mast to check for wind during the Louis Vuitton Trophy at Waitemata Harbour on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: A sailor from Emirates Team New Zealand climbs the mast to check for wind during the Louis Vuitton Trophy at Waitemata Harbour on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: A sailor from Emirates Team New Zealand climbs the mast to check for wind during the Louis Vuitton Trophy at Waitemata Harbour on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: A sailor from Emirates Team New Zealand climbs the mast to check for wind during the Louis Vuitton Trophy at Waitemata Harbour on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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"It is extremely sad to hear of Takamoana’s passing less than two weeks after the battalion’s reunion at Orakei Marae in Auckland"


Pita Sharples Mar 15 2010 9:20 PM from Scoop - New Zealand News

"She said, 'I've got a pulse'"


John Johnson Mar 15 2010 5:19 PM from New Zealand Herald

"Not only will we have the chance to host a very significant event with major economic benefits for the state, the coastal strip will benefit with a significant boost to its infrastructure"


Anna Bligh Mar 15 2010 4:38 AM from Sports Illustrated
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee celebrates winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (C) hangs at the back of the pack before winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (C) hangs at the back of the pack before winning the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) cuts out wide to win the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Opie Bosson riding Vosne Romanee (R) cuts out wide to win the SkyCity New Zealand Stakes during the SkyCity Diamond Day meeting at Ellerslie on March 13, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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