What is the meaning of Auckland's Māori name, Tāmaki Makaurau?
Land of Many Volcanoes
City of Sails
Tāmaki Desired by Many
City of Two Harbours
Answer
Tāmaki Makaurau, the Māori-language name for Auckland, means "Tāmaki desired by many." This name refers to the desirability of the city's natural resources and geography.