Manly, New Zealand

Manly is a suburb on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, towards the northern end of Auckland, New Zealand. Manly Village is an established shopping centre, with the residential areas of Big Manly to the north and Little Manly to the south. The area was once a seaside holiday location, but has become residential suburbs within commuting distance of central Auckland city. A significant proportion of the population is retired. The population was 6,123 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 411 from 2001. Whangaparaoa School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 9 and a roll of 730. The school celebrated its centenary in 2002.