was (re)discovered by Captain James Cook in 1769 and is 90km NE of Auckland, New Zealand. It was given this name by Cook as it provides a protective barrier for the entrance to the Hauraki Gulf from the South Pacific Ocean. The island has been known for centuries as “Motu Aotea” (Island [of the] White Cloud) by the indigenous Māori (the “local” or “original” people). Motu Aotea has been… read more
Auckland Weather
Saturday, Jan 28
Partly Cloudy
Currently: 17˚C
Feels Like: 17˚ C
Hi: 21˚, Lo: 17˚
Wind: 10, Gust: N/A MPH
Wind Direction: SW (220)
Tonight: 17˚
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sunday, Jan 29
Hi: 22˚, Lo: 18˚
Wind: 27, Gust: N/A MPH
Wind Direction: WSW (237)
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