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Herald Island, New Zealand

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Two main roads, The Terrace and Ferry Parade, run parallel to the northern and southern shores of the island respectively. These are connected by several short streets which cross the island from northwest to southeast. An area of open parkland, Herald Island Domain, is located in the centre of the
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The first fruit trees in the Upper Waitematā Harbour area were planted at Herald Island in 1847, and by 1922 the island had become a popular location for picnickers and daytrippers to visit by ferry. The island was linked to the mainland by a causeway in 1957, for which Waitemata County Council
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Of those at least 15 years old, 165 (27.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 66 (11.1%) people had no formal qualifications. 159 people (26.6%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 318 (53.3%) people were employed
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It was known as Wood's Island after its first European owner, from the 1840s until the late 1880s, and from the late 1880s until the early 1950s, as Pine Island. In 1953, the island joined the Waitakere Riding of the
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to the south. The eastern edge of the island is located along a safe channel, frequently used by small pleasure craft; the Herald Island Boating Club is situated here, at the island's easternmost point.
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The island is connected to the mainland at its western end by the Kingsway Road causeway, which crosses 400 metres (440 yd) of marshy tidal zone. The northern shore of the island is dominated by
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There are 275 houses on the island, which has a walkway around its perimeter. The island is almost entirely residential, with no shops but some small home-based businesses.
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 60.7% had no religion, 31.6% were
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island, and a smaller park, Pākihi Reserve, is sited close to the boat club at the island's eastern end.
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Photo from 1912 showing Greenhithe (left), Herald Island (front right), and Hobsonville (back right)
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full-time, 96 (16.1%) were part-time, and 21 (3.5%) were unemployed.
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war with Waiohua, the twin Waiohua chiefs Hūpipi and Hūmātaitai from
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is an island of approximately 100 acres (40 ha) in the
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were killed at Herald Island by a Ngāti Whātua war party.
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Christmas Beach, on the northern side of Herald Island
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Index

Suburb
Christmas Beach, on the northern side of Herald Island
City
Auckland
Local authority
Auckland Council
Albany ward
Upper Harbour Local Board
Upper Waitematā Harbour
Auckland
New Zealand

Upper Waitematā Harbour
Whenuapai
Greenhithe
Christmas Beach
Hobsonville
Māori
Waiohua
Kiwi Tāmaki
Ngāti Whātua
Te Taoū
Ōrākei
Waitemata County
2018 New Zealand census
2013 census
2006 census
Pākehā
Māori
Pacific peoples

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