In 1989, when New Zealand local government bodies underwent a major re-organisation, Waitemata City joined with its southern neighbours, the boroughs of Henderson, Glen Eden, and New Lynn, to form Waitakere City.
[1] Waitemata City formed on 1 August 1974 from the Titirangi, Te Atatū, Lincoln and Waitākere ridings.
[2] The city was composed of most of modern West Auckland, except for the boroughs of New Lynn, Glen Eden and Henderson.
[2] The Waitemata City Council offices opened in 1983, at the modern location of ACG Sunderland.
[4] Mayors of Waitemata City were:[5][6] This Auckland Region-related geography article is a stub.