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Takapuna is a suburb located on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. The suburb is an isthmus between Shoal Bay, arm of the Waitematā Harbour, and the Hauraki Gulf. Lake Pupuke, a volcanic maar and one of the oldest features of the Auckland volcanic field, is a freshwater lake located in the suburb.
Devonport-Takapuna is a local government area in Auckland, in New Zealand's Auckland Region, governed by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Auckland Council. It currently aligns with the council's North Shore Ward. Geography. The local board area includes the major suburbs of Devonport and Takapuna.
Lake Pupuke (traditionally known in Māori as Pupukemoana) is a heart-shaped freshwater lake occupying a volcanic crater (or maar) between the suburbs of Takapuna and Milford on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. The heart shape is a result of its formation by the linking of two circular craters – a larger one forming most of the lake ...
Coastal suburb at the southern end of East Coast Bays. Lake Pupuke lies 200 m inland from the beach. It is the crater of a 150,000 year-old volcanic eruption, later filled with fresh spring water. In the 19th century small dairy farms were established, while the beach and Lake Pupuke became resorts.
Takapuna is a beachside suburb on the North Shore of Auckland in New Zealand. It is the business, shopping and entertainment centre of North Shore.
Takapuna is a suburb located on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. The suburb is an isthmus between Shoal Bay, arm of the Waitematā Harbour, and the Hauraki Gulf. Lake Pupuke, a volcanic maar and one of the oldest features of the Auckland volcanic field, is a freshwater lake located in the suburb.
The original military title for the area is ‘Fort Takapuna’, named for the point on which it stands. Features of the fort included twin six-inch disappearing guns, an underground magazine, barracks, observation posts, and engine room and searchlights.
5 days ago · Takapuna is one of Auckland’s most popular beach towns, with coastal vibes stretching from its cerulean-coloured sea to the vibrant café and shopping centre. Regardless of the season, head to Takapuna Beach for beautiful pōhutukawa-lined sand and front-row views of Rangitoto Island.
Takapuna to Milford Walk, along the coast taking you past Takapuna’s ‘Golden Mile’. The Pumphouse Theatre and Lake Pupuke , in the centre of the city near Takapuna. The freshwater lake was originally the main water supply for the North Shore region.
May 16, 2022 · Takapūneke was the first place in Canterbury, and perhaps the South Island where cattle were landed in 1839. The bones of those killed at Takapūneke were gathered and burned and the land was used for farming and growing potatoes. The place was wahi tapu for local Ngai Tahu, and the story not shared.
