New Zealand - Auckland - Hauraki Primary School - Room 10 - 1985 Takapuna - Takapuna is a central, coastal suburb of North Shore, Auckland. - The Maori place name Takapuna originally referred to a freshwater spring that flowed from the base of North Head into a swamp behind Cheltenham Beach. - The Takapuna and Milford Beach areas, as well as the land surrounding Lake Pupuke soon became popular spots for wealthy businessmen building summer homes to entertain in a rural surrounding, and eventually, many moved here permanently, commuting to work in Auckland via ferry. - Today the Takapuna Beach area is a nightlife hub and boutique shopping centre of the North Shore, having many bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. (Reference: Wikipedia) #takapuna #school