Kingseat | |
|---|---|
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland |
| Territorial authority | Auckland Council |
| Ward | Franklin Ward |
| Board | Franklin Local Board |
| Postcode | 2580 |
| Area code(s) | 09 |
Kingseat is a rural community between Karaka and Waiuku located on the Manukau Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand.
Kingseat was originally part of Patumahoe and was not actually recognised as a specific area until a mental hospital known as Kingseat Hospital was built there in February 1931. [1] The local area around it then became generally became known as Kingseat. While still predominantly rural, with dairy farms and thoroughbred studs, as of 2016 [update] large blocks of land are being sold off for subdivision and commercial development. [2] Local infrastructure is minimal, with the nearest shops being at Patumahoe (seven minutes away) or Karaka (ten minutes away).
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Coordinates: 37°07′41″S174°48′04″E / 37.128°S 174.801°E
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