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Auckland in NZ

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Sandra

Sandra Report 12 Dec 2007 02:40

Can anyone tell me how I can find out how Auckland in NZ got its name ?, I put that question in google, but got nothing, any hints on where to look would be great.

Thanks
Sandra x

JaneyCanuck

JaneyCanuck Report 12 Dec 2007 02:47

Got it!

Googled

auckland nz named

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/62a4d/1cbfbb/

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The onset of European settlement can be traced to 1840 when NZ's first governor, Captain William Hobson, chose Auckland as the capital. Auckland remained NZ’s capital until 1865, when Wellington took over as capital. 1840 began with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is viewed as New Zealand's founding document. In Auckland, local Maori chiefs gathered at Karaka Bay, Awhitu and Mangere to sign or put their marks to the document that promised protection of Maori land if the Maori recognised British sovereignty.

Hobson decided upon the name Auckland, in honour of his patron and former commander, Lord Auckland who was at that time, the viceroy of India. Many of the other place names in Auckland bear the influence of Hobson's patron. Lord Auckland's family name was Eden, and a great many parts of the city bear this name.

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Sounds reliable!

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Peterkinz

Peterkinz Report 12 Dec 2007 08:45

Sounds right to me too

Peter (living in Auckland NZ)

Researching:
Nurse of Brightlingsea, Spalton of Bottesford, Williams of Tenby, Lammiman of Kensington

Sandra

Sandra Report 12 Dec 2007 22:49

Thanks very much Kathryn and Peter for your help.

regards
sandra x