Parakai
Parakai | |
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Parakai | |
Interactive map of Parakai | |
| Coordinates: 36°39′38″S 174°25′58″E / 36.660441°S 174.432660°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| District | Parakai |
| Local board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Kumeū subdivision |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
| • Mayor of Auckland | Wayne Brown |
| • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP | Chris Penk |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.45 km2 (0.56 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 1,090 |
| • Density | 752/km2 (1,950/sq mi) |
Parakai is a town in the North Island of New Zealand, sited 43 kilometres (27 miles) northwest of Auckland, close to the southern extremity of the Kaipara Harbour. Helensville is about 3 km (1.9 mi) to the south-east, and Waioneke is 22 km (14 mi) to the north-west.
The surrounding area, particularly to the north and west, consists of dairy farming, sheep farming and deer farming community. West Auckland Airport, a general aviation airfield, is 2 km north of Parakai. It is a popular airfield for parachuting.