AUCKLAND, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Auckland, with a population of around 1.5 million, is a metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand.

A man stands in front of the paintings in Auckland Art Gallery of Auckland, New Zealand, on Nov. 5, 2018. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2020 shows the Old Governor House, a landmark of Auckland city, New Zealand. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2020 shows the night view of Auckland, New Zealand. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2020 shows the Royal Yacht harbour of Auckland, New Zealand.(Xinhua/Guo Lei)

Skycity tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Auckland city, is seen in Auckland, New Zealand with cherry blossoms on Oct. 10, 2020. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

The view of Auckland city is seen from Rangitoto island, New Zealand, on June 16, 2018. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2020 shows a street view of Auckland, New Zealand. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

Photo taken on May 10, 2018 shows the view of Auckland city center and Devonport village of north shore, New Zealand. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)