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New Lynn

New Lynn sits on the Whau River in West Auckland, at one of the narrowest points of the North Island where Maori once portaged waka between the Waitemata and Manukau harbours. Rich local clay made it a brick and pottery town from the 1850s, and from the 1940s the Crown Lynn potteries grew into one of the largest ceramics works in the southern hemisphere, drawing a wave of Pasifika workers to the area. Its rail line was sunk into a trench in 2010 to create a modern transport hub, and the town centre has since redeveloped into a denser commercial and residential heart for the west.

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What is New Lynn known for?

New Lynn sits on the Whau River in West Auckland, at one of the narrowest points of the North Island where Maori once portaged waka between the Waitemata and Manukau harbours. Rich local clay made it a brick and pottery town from the 1850s, and from the 1940s the Crown Lynn potteries grew into one of the largest ceramics works in the southern hemisphere, drawing a wave of Pasifika workers to the area. Its rail line was sunk into a trench in 2010 to create a modern transport hub, and the town centre has since redeveloped into a denser commercial and residential heart for the west.

What region is New Lynn in?

New Lynn is in the Auckland region of New Zealand.

What is the population of New Lynn?

New Lynn has an estimated population of around 8,000 (Stats NZ estimate).

How many businesses are in New Lynn?

List-It lists 60+ New Lynn businesses across 13 categories, sourced from the NZ Companies Register (NZBN) and verified owner claims.

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