Te Papapa

Te Papapa is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, located on the isthmus connecting the Auckland mainland to the Māngere peninsula. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Council. The suburb is primarily residential and industrial, with significant areas dedicated to manufacturing and warehousing.

Te Papapa is situated close to the Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20) and is served by the Onehunga railway line, with a station located within the suburb. This provides good transportation links to other parts of Auckland.

Historically, the area around Te Papapa was part of the traditional lands of the Māori iwi (tribe) Ngāti Whātua. The name "Te Papapa" likely refers to a flat or flattened area of land. Over time, the area developed from rural farmland into its current mix of residential and industrial properties.

Key features of Te Papapa include its proximity to Auckland Airport, its industrial estates, and its residential areas which consist of a mix of housing types. It is also located near the Manukau Harbour.