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One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie in Maori) is a 182 metre volcanic peak located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Maori and other New Zealanders. The Maori name for One Tree Hill is Maungakiekie it translates to mountain of the kiekie (vine).

In the area covered, One Tree Hill is one of the largest volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field. It is a prominent Auckland landmark.

One Tree Hill once erupted about 20 000 years ago. Three large volcanic craters were formed and lava flows created 20 square km of lava fields. Most of the lava flowed towards the Manukau Harbour and covered almost the entire Onehunga area.



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