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| Full name | Takapuna Association Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | Taka | |
| Founded | 1964 | |
| Ground | Taharoto Park, Takapuna | |
| Chairman | Glyn Taylor | |
| Coach | Daniel Semp | |
| League | NRFL Championship | |
| 2023 | Northern League, 11th of 12 (relegated) | |
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