Western Springs (Auckland suburb)
Western Springs | |
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Willows and the artificial lake in Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea, looking east. | |
| Coordinates: 36°52′01″S 174°43′23″E / 36.867°S 174.723°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Waitematā and Gulf ward |
| Local board | Waitematā Local Board |
| Area | |
| • Land | 202 ha (499 acres) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 2,980 |
| Postcode(s) | 1022 |
| Point Chevalier | Westmere | Grey Lynn |
| Point Chevalier |
Western Springs
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Grey Lynn |
| Mount Albert | Mount Albert | Morningside |
Western Springs is a residential suburb in the city of Auckland in the north of New Zealand. It is located four kilometres to the west of the city centre, Auckland CBD. The park is situated to the north of State Highway 16 and the residential suburb is located southeast of the park on the opposite side of State Highway 16.
The suburb is dominated by Western Springs Reserve, also known as Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea, which features a lake with a variety of birdlife. Auckland Zoo, Western Springs Stadium and M.O.T.A.T. (the Museum of Transport and Technology) are situated around the park. The park is the location of the annual Pasifika Festival, one of Auckland's most popular public events. Across the road from the zoo is the school of Western Springs College, with a student population of around 1,819.