Auckland, New Zealand — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand.
- 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).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,185mm (46.2 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.9 NZD |
| 1.00 USD = 1.18 NZD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.67 NZD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
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
