Greenhithe, New Zealand

Greenhithe
Basic information
Local authority Auckland Council
Population 8,421 (2013)
Postcode(s) 0632
Facilities
Surrounds
North Wainoni
Northeast Unsworth Heights
East Bayview
Southeast Beach Haven
South (Waitemata Harbour)
Southwest Hobsonville
West Herald Island
Northwest Paremoremo

Greenhithe is a suburb of the North Shore of Auckland in New Zealand.

In 2001 Greenhithe had a population of 4,170, according to the census. It showed dramatic growth after the North Shore City Council determined that it was to be a major growth area. By 2006, the population had increased to 6,390.[1] Where once the typical section size was a quarter to half an acre, the newer subdivisions of Wainoni, Admiral's Court and more have reduced that to around 600m2 (with a quarter acre being a shade over 1000m2). As from 1 November 2010, Greenhithe is under the governance of the Auckland Council.

Historically, Greenhithe extended from the Upper Harbour Bridge through to Wainoni Park in the north, but new subdivisions have extended the urban boundaries through to "Greenhithe North", including the northern part of Kyle Rd and Schnapper Rock. Until a proposed bridge is built to join the two Kyle Rds, these areas may have more community affiliation with Albany.

Greenhithe is bordered by Lucas Creek in the north and Hellyers Creek in the south. Transit NZ built the Upper Harbour Motorway through Greenhithe, completed in late 2007.

Education

Greenhithe School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 10 and a roll of 483.[2] The school opened as a small rural school[3] in 1893[4] and now has 520 to 600 students.[3]

References

  1. Quickstats about Greenhithe
  2. Te Kete Ipurangi schools database: Greenhithe School
  3. 1 2 "Welcome". Greenhithe School. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  4. Lutz, Heike; Chan, Theresa (2011). "Albany and East Coast Bays" (PDF). North Shore Heritage: Thematic Review Report 2. p. 409. Retrieved 14 April 2016.

External links

Coordinates: 36°46′S 174°41′E / 36.767°S 174.683°E / -36.767; 174.683

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