CLEVEDON Clevedon was named after the town in of the same name in Clevedon, England in 1866. It was previously known as Te Wairoa. To this day a strong English heritage remains Clevedon is one of those places where the resident’s fiercely protect the environment that has been developed and Clevedon is also one of those places Aucklanders love to visit, an at weekends the cafes and shops do a roaring trade. Clevedon also has a rich history and was once a thriving port destination and the descendants of the early settlers have erected a commemorative plaque. The Anglican Church is over 100 years old, historic and has heritage protection. Clevedon is a semi rural town within the administrative area of Manukau and Auckland and the town and surrounding rural area has a population of circa 6,000. Clevedon also boasts a well maintained Polo Pitch that is often the setting for Auckland Polo events. Clevedon is located on the Wairoa River, some five kilometers from the Tamaki waterway.