Takanini

Takanini
Takanini seen from the Auckland Southern Motorway
Interactive map of Takanini
Coordinates: 37°02′34″S 174°55′08″E / 37.0429°S 174.9189°E / -37.0429; 174.9189
CountryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Local authorityAuckland Council
Electoral wardManurewa-Papakura ward
Local boardPapakura Local Board
Area
 • Land1,026 ha (2,540 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
17,350
 • Density1,691/km2 (4,380/sq mi)
Train stationsTakaanini railway station
HospitalsTakanini Care
Clendon Park Manurewa Alfriston
Conifer Grove
Takanini
Ardmore
(Towards Manukau Harbour) Papakura Papakura North

Takanini is a southern suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on the shores of the Pahurehure Inlet, 28 kilometres southeast of the Auckland CBD.

The suburb is home to a Fonterra milk plant, the Addison housing development, as well as international horse breeding facilities throughout the area. The two major shopping centres in Takanini are Takanini Town Centre and Southgate Shopping Centre.