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Location
Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand.

Dialling code
64.

Population
1.3 million (greater Auckland region).

Time zone
GMT + 12 (GMT + 13 from last Sunday in September to first Sunday in April).

Electricity
240-250 volts AC, 50Hz; flat three-pin plugs are used.

Average January temperatures
24ºC (75ºF).

Average July temperatures
14ºC (57ºF).

Annual rainfall
1,185mm (46.2 inches).

Cost of Living:

1 New Zealand Dollar (NZ$1) = £0.40; US$0.59; C$0.70; A$0.83; €0.44
Currency conversion rates as of January 2009

Special Events:

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
Late January
Waitemata Harbour
Website: www.regatta.org.nz
 
Opera in the Park
February
Auckland Domain

Devonport Food and Wine Festival
Third week in February
Devonport
Website: www.devonportwinefestival.co.nz

Pasifika Festival
Early March
Polynesian Festival
A celebration of Polynesian and Pacific Island culture.
Western Springs Reserve.

Round the Bays Run
March
70,000 plus jog 10km (6 miles).
Tawaki Drive
Website: www.roundthebays.co.nz
 
Royal New Zealand Easter Show
March/April
Equestrian events, wine tastings and arts and crafts.
Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane
Website: www.royaleastershow.co.nz

Waiheke Jazz Festival
April
Various venues
Website: www.waihekejazz.co.nz
 
New Zealand International Comedy Festival
May
Various venues
Website: www.comedyfestival.co.nz

Auckland International Film Festival
July
Various cinemas and Town Hall
Website: www.nzff.co.nz
 
Wine Waitakere
October
Wine festival.
Waitakere

Auckland-Russell Yacht Race
October
Auckland Harbour, starting at the yacht basin

Ellerslie International Flower Show
November
Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa
Website: www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz

Auckland Cup
December
Horseracing event.
Ellerslie Racecourse
Website: www.aucklandcupweek.co.nz

Christmas in the Park
December
Seasonal family event.
Auckland Domain

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