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'''Te Ārai''' is a small community on the east coast of the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]], |
'''Te Ārai''' is a small community on the east coast of the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]], in the northern part of the [[Rodney ward|Rodney]] ward of the [[Auckland Region]]. [[Mangawhai]] lies to the north, and [[Tomarata]] to the south. The name comes from Tāhuhunui-o-te-rangi, captain of the ''[[Moekākara]]'' waka, who landed here and set up a temporary shelter (''ārai''). Tāhuhunui-o-te-rangi was later buried at Te Ārai.{{Cite journal| volume = 34| issue = 2 (134)| pages = 175–179| last = Graham| first = George| title = TE TOKA-TU-WHENUA. A RELIC OF THE ANCIENT WAIOHUA OF TAMAKI |journal = [[The Journal of the Polynesian Society]]| date = 1925}} |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Te Ārai Beach is sandy and one of the best surf locations on the Auckland region's east coast.{{cite web |title=10 Best Places to Surf on the North Island |date=2024 |url= https://nzpocketguide.com/6-places-to-surf-on-the-north-island/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-2 |work=NZ Pocket Guide |access-date=20 April 2026}} It is the exact antipode of [[Gibraltar]].{{cn|date=April 2025}} |
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Te Ārai Beach is a sandy bottom beach and is a very popular surfing destination, rated one of the best surf locations in the Auckland region.{{cn|date=April 2025}} |
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Te Ārai Beach is the exact antipode of [[Gibraltar]].{{cn|date=April 2025}} |
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Among the bird species found here is the critically endangered [[New Zealand fairy tern]], of which only 11 breeding pairs are left in the world.{{cn|date=April 2025}} [[Auckland Council]] manages [[Te Ārai Regional Park]].{{cite web |title=Council profile |url=https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/park-details.aspx?Location=230 |website=aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |publisher=[[Auckland Council]]}} |
Among the bird species found here is the critically endangered [[New Zealand fairy tern]], of which only 11 breeding pairs are left in the world.{{cn|date=April 2025}} [[Auckland Council]] manages [[Te Ārai Regional Park]].{{cite web |title=Council profile |url=https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/park-details.aspx?Location=230 |website=aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |publisher=[[Auckland Council]]}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Arai Road District was formed on 20 February 1868 |
The Arai Road District was formed on 20 February 1868. It governed Te Arai until around 1886, when it was dissolved.{{cite book | last=Bloomfield | first=Gerald Taylor | title=The Evolution of Local Government Areas in Metropolitan Auckland, 1840-1971 | publisher=Auckland University Press | publication-place=Auckland | date=1973 | isbn=0-19-647714-X |page=123 }} |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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Tourism and farming are the predominant activities in the area.{{cn|date=April 2025}} |
Tourism and farming are the predominant activities in the area.{{cn|date=April 2025}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/parks-recreation/find-park-beach/park-detail/230.html Te Ārai Regional Park] |
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* [http://www.savetearai.org.nz/ Save Te Arai]- a group of locals opposing the proposed development of Te Arai beach |
* [http://www.savetearai.org.nz/ Save Te Arai]- a group of locals opposing the proposed development of Te Arai beach |
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* [https://www.visitwellsford.co.nz/explore/te-arai/ Visit Wellsford]- explore Te Arai - Visit Wellsford website. |
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{{Rodney Local Board Area Wellsford Subdivision}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Auckland Region]] |
[[Category:Populated places in the Auckland Region]] |
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