Wellsford

Wellsford (Māori: Whakapirau) is a town on the Northland Peninsula in northern New Zealand. It is a major town located 77 kilometers north of Auckland and situated on State Highway 1 and State Highway 16. It has six primary schools and one high school situated within the area. Its private school closed at the end of 2018 due to falling numbers.

Whakapirau (Māori)
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Coordinates: 36°17′45″S 174°31′24″E / 36.29583°S 174.52333°E / -36.29583; 174.52333Coordinates: 36°17′45″S 174°31′24″E / 36.29583°S 174.52333°E / -36.29583; 174.52333
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland
WardRodney ward
Community boardRodney Local Board
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
Area
 • Total4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
 • Total2,250
 • Density494.5/km2 (1,281/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
0900, 0977, 0975, 0972, 0974, 0973

Wellsford Media

References

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  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (urban areas)