the capital of New Zealand, which see.

AUCKLAND—BISHOPS, a market-town in the ward of Darlington and county of Durham, ten miles from the city of Durham. It is beautifully situated on an eminence near the confluence of the rivers Wear and Gaunless. The descent on each side is partly formed into hanging gardens, the houses occupying the brow and remainder of the declivity. The palace of the Bishop of Durham stands at the north angle of the town. The parish church, a Gothic structure, is one mile distant, at Auckland St Andrews. Manufactures, muslins and other cotton goods. Pop. in 1851, 4400.

Auckland Islands. See Australasia.