Seaport on North Island, New Zealand; capital of the country from 1840-65 (8)

I believe the answer is:

auckland

(Other definitions for auckland that I've seen before include "Principal port of New Zealand" , "Seaport on North Island in New Zealand" , "NZ city" , "Province and largest city of New Zealand" , "Largest city on New Zealand's North Island" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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