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Situated strategically 32km south of Auckland city, Papakura is in the unique position of being bordered on its north side by the greater Auckland suburbs, and on the south by some of the most striking countryside within New Zealand.
Papakura's southern gateway function is emphasised by its position between the Harbour and the Hunua ranges. The size of our District is 126 sq km (or 12,600ha) with a diverse physical environment which includes forest covered Hunua foothills, the rolling flat plains where agricultural and horticultural activities predominate, and the urban area abutting the Manukau Harbour and Auckland-Hamilton motorway.
Papakura features a broad range of rural and urban activities, which include Ardmore Airport, a diverse equine industry (including the Karaka Horse Sales), a major commercial and retail centre, large areas of covered flower growing at Drury, two large quarries, substantial residential and industrial areas, a broad range of recreational and community facilities including an all weather athletic track of international standard, and aquatic and leisure centre, golf course and driving range and an entertainment and conference centre.
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