Kohimarama

Infobox New Zealand suburbs
name = Kohimarama

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caption1 = Part of the suburb from the eastern headland.
city1 = Auckland City
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population = 6,339
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north = (Hauraki Gulf)
northeast = (Hauraki Gulf)
east = St Heliers
southeast = Glen Innes, Glendowie
south = St Johns
southwest = Meadowbank
west = Mission Bay
northwest = Mission Bay


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Kohimarama is a coastal residential Auckland City suburb, located to the east of the city.

Situated in Eastern Auckland and has a reputation as being relatively wealthy, with many of the homes having some of the best views over Auckland Harbour. According to the 2001 census, Kohimarama has a population of 6,339. Kohimarama is home to two primary and one secondary school: St Thomas' School, Kohimarama School, and Selwyn College, which has a student population of over 1,000. Conveniently located Catholic schools include St Peter's College and Baradene College of the Sacred Heart.

History of Kohimarama

The name is Māori for 'gathering-in-of-light'. It was originally known as Mission Bay, a name now given to a neighbouring suburb.Fact|date=July 2008

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References

* "The Lively Capital", Auckland 1840-1865, Una Platts. Avon Fine Prints Limited New Zealand 1971.