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Lt Governor Hobson named the new settlement in honour of George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland.
In reference to the above - William Eden (hence mount Eden) who was from Bishop Auckland in the UK .
The actual word Auckland has 3 possible origins, all dating back a millennium.
(1) old Celtic river name with the last four letters denoting a cliff = Alclit = a river in the region (in UK) which later was named Gaunless which is a Norse word meaning 'useless' reflecting it's inability to power a mill, sustain fish or floodplains
(2) derives from old Norse Aukland meaning 'additional land' granted to the local Bishop by King Canute in 1020 (in UK)
(3) A derivative of 'Oakland' relating to surrounding forests in the area at the time (in UK)
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The Greenpeace vessel was bombed and sunk in Auckland harbor in 1985 What was it called?
I think it was called the 'Rainbow Warrior'.
What is the oldest house in Auckland and is now in Cornwell Park?
it is called acacia cottage
What country is Auckland in?
Auckland is in New Zealand
What is the weather like in Auckland today?
Whether like in auckland
What is the nick name for Auckland?
The nickname of Auckland is the "City of Sails".
Is there a country called Auckland?
no, Auckland is city in New Zealand.
What is a person native to Auckland called?
A person native to Auckland New Zealand would be called a New Zealander.
What is Auckland International Airport called?
Auckland Airport - Auckland, New Zealand (AKL / NZAA).
What are all the volcanoes in Auckland called?
montell
What are new New Nations called?
Auckland nations
A city in northwest Auckland?
The only city north of Auckland is Whangarei. Greater Auckland is made of a number of cities and the one that occupies the northwest is called Waitakere City.
Is Auckland a Region?
yes, Auckland is a region, but there are many districts. > CBD > Manukau > Waitakere > North Shore This is going to one day be a super city. It should be called Auckland because that is how most people view it anyway!
The Greenpeace vessel was bombed and sunk in Auckland harbor in 1985 What was it called?
I think it was called the 'Rainbow Warrior'.
What is the oldest house in Auckland and is now in Cornwell Park?
it is called acacia cottage
What is the capital of Auckland?
There is no Capital of Auckland as Auckland is a City in New Zealand.
When was University of Auckland created?
University of Auckland was created in 1883.
What was the tornado given name in Auckland?
Tornadoes are not given names as hurricanes are, but are often referred to by where they hit. So it would be called the Auckland tornado.
