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Orewa, a town in New Zealand's North Island, lies on the Hibiscus Coast, just north of the base of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and 40 kilometres north of central Auckland. Orewa's population was 7,326 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 1,692 from 2001. It is a popular holiday destination. Orewa is also considered one of the fastest growing places in New Zealand and is one of the most expensive areas in which to buy a house.〔(Scoop: Property market continues to strengthen )〕 The northern motorway, part of State Highway 1, passes just inland of Orewa and extends through the twin Johnston Hill tunnels to near Puhoi. Orewa was administered as part of the Rodney District for two decades, until this was subsumed by the broader Auckland Council in October 2010. ==Landmarks and features== Places of note within the town include: *Orewa Community Centre *The Youth centre (including a skate park) *The Orewa Surf Life-Saving Club *Centrestage Theatre *The water fountains by the traffic lights on the main road *The Nautilus apartment complex *The Statue of Sir Edmund Hillary *Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve ("Eaves Bush") *The Orewa Bridge *The Estuary Arts Centre〔http://estuaryarts.org/〕 *The mangroves *The theosophical society *The camping-ground *The former Rodney District Council building on Centreway Road *The Orewa Arts And Events Centre *The Orewa River *Kite surfers on a windy day at Orewa Beach *Hibiscus Coast Community Centre Orewa beach is one of the longest and safest beaches in Auckland. One of the more notable events on the beach is the Orewa Big Dig. This is an annual event organized by the local Lions Club, where children dig in the sand to find prizes. All monies raised go to local community groups. Orewa Community Centre〔http://www.rodney.govt.nz/Events/venuebookings/Pages/HallsandcommunityCentres.aspx#hibiscus〕 is located in Orewa Square. The Hibiscus Community Centre〔http://www.hbccommunityhouse.org.nz/〕 is located at 214E Hibiscus Coast Highway. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Orewa」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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