Glenfield, New Zealand
Encyclopedia
Glenfield is a suburb of North Shore
, one of several cities in the Auckland
metropolitan area in northern New Zealand
. It is located to the north of the Waitemata Harbour
, nine kilometres northwest of the Auckland city centre.
The suburb is located in the northern inland part of North Shore city, and is surrounded by the suburbs of Marlborough, Sunnynook, Forrest Hill, Birkenhead, Northcote and is situated close to Takapuna. The northern part of Glenfield is regarded as a separate suburb known as Glenfield North. This latter suburb is sited close to State Highway 1
as it stretches north towards Albany
.
The population of Central Glenfield was 4,554 in the 2006 Census
, an increase of 240 from 2001. Glenfield North has an additional 4,050 people, and parts of the census area of Kaipatiki, with 4,128 people, might also be considered as Glenfield.
From 1 November 2010, Glenfield becomes part of the Kaipatiki Local Board area in the new Auckland City.
Glenfield has two shopping areas: Westfield Glenfield
which is dominated by a Westfield shopping mall and an Aquatic/sports centre; and Wairau Valley, which has some industrial sections and a large number of furniture and home stores.
In the past Glenfield has been perceived as a working-class suburb, however is now home to an increasing number of young families and first home buyers.
who compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1B
.
of 7 and a roll of 911. Glenfield Intermediate, founded in 1972, is an intermediate (years 7-8) school with 531 students and a decile rating of 8. Glenfield Primary School is a contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 6 and a roll of 368. All three schools are coeducational.
The closest tertiary centre is Massey University
which is situated in Albany, a few kilometres to the north. Also, South Seas Film, Television, and Animation school is situated in Glenfield.
North Shore, New Zealand
North Shore City was the name of a city that existed in the Auckland region of New Zealand from 1989 until 2010. The city had a population of making it the fourth most populous city in New Zealand prior to November 2010...
, one of several cities in the Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
metropolitan area in northern New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It is located to the north of the Waitemata Harbour
Waitemata Harbour
The quite famous Waitemata Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. For this reason it is often referred to as Auckland Harbour, despite the fact that it is only one of two harbours surrounding the city, and is crossed by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The Waitemata forms the north...
, nine kilometres northwest of the Auckland city centre.
The suburb is located in the northern inland part of North Shore city, and is surrounded by the suburbs of Marlborough, Sunnynook, Forrest Hill, Birkenhead, Northcote and is situated close to Takapuna. The northern part of Glenfield is regarded as a separate suburb known as Glenfield North. This latter suburb is sited close to State Highway 1
New Zealand State Highway network
The New Zealand State Highway network is the major national highway network in New Zealand. Just under 100 roads in both the North and South Islands are State Highways...
as it stretches north towards Albany
Albany, New Zealand
Albany is a northern suburb of Auckland, one of the several cities in northern New Zealand. The name derives from Alba and its Latinisation. It is located to the north of the Waitemata Harbour, 15 kilometres northwest of the Auckland city centre. The suburb is in the Albany ward, one of the...
.
The population of Central Glenfield was 4,554 in the 2006 Census
New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings
The New Zealand government department Statistics New Zealand conducts a census of population and dwellings every five years. The census scheduled for 2011 was cancelled due to circumstances surrounding the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, however, and legislation introduced to hold the next...
, an increase of 240 from 2001. Glenfield North has an additional 4,050 people, and parts of the census area of Kaipatiki, with 4,128 people, might also be considered as Glenfield.
From 1 November 2010, Glenfield becomes part of the Kaipatiki Local Board area in the new Auckland City.
Glenfield has two shopping areas: Westfield Glenfield
Westfield Glenfield
Westfield Glenfield is a shopping center in Glenfield, part of North Shore City, in Auckland. Opened in 1971, it is situated on the corner of Glenfield Road and Downing Street. The mall was bought by Westfield Group in 1996...
which is dominated by a Westfield shopping mall and an Aquatic/sports centre; and Wairau Valley, which has some industrial sections and a large number of furniture and home stores.
In the past Glenfield has been perceived as a working-class suburb, however is now home to an increasing number of young families and first home buyers.
Notable people
- Rachel HunterRachel HunterRachel Hunter is a New Zealand born American model, actress and reality TV show host who now resides in the U.S. She is best known for her appearance in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and her longtime marriage to singer Rod Stewart, which ended in 2006...
- ModelModel (person)A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art.... - Dave Parker
- Big Ali
- Pretty Bene
- Engaged Loulou
- Seeby Woodhouse - Founder of Orcon Internet LTD
Association football
Glenfield is home to Glenfield RoversGlenfield Rovers
Glenfield Rovers is a semi-professional football club based in Glenfield, New Zealand. They are currently competing in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1.-History:...
who compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1B
Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1
The Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1 is a New Zealand Association football semi-professional status league competition that is run by the Auckland Football Federation and includes soccer clubs located in the northern part of the North Island, New Zealand...
.
Education
Glenfield College is a secondary (years 9-13) school with a decile ratingSocio-Economic Decile
Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 7 and a roll of 911. Glenfield Intermediate, founded in 1972, is an intermediate (years 7-8) school with 531 students and a decile rating of 8. Glenfield Primary School is a contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 6 and a roll of 368. All three schools are coeducational.
The closest tertiary centre is Massey University
Massey University
Massey University is one of New Zealand's largest universities with approximately 36,000 students, 20,000 of whom are extramural students.The University has campuses in Palmerston North , Wellington and Auckland . Massey offers most of its degrees extramurally within New Zealand and internationally...
which is situated in Albany, a few kilometres to the north. Also, South Seas Film, Television, and Animation school is situated in Glenfield.