Hobsonville Point is a neighbourhood like no other, masterfully designed to deliver the perfect mix of nature, community and restaurants that rival the best in the city. The secret might already be out about its amazing waterfront Farmers Market, but don’t worry - there are dozens more hidden gems left to discover, like...

• Larger-than-life public art along the Didsbury Art Trail and 5km coastal walkway
• Award-winning playgrounds where sculpture merges with play
• Family-friendly waterfront restaurant and craft brewery, Little Creatures

There are excellent homes for sale here to suit all types - from first home buyers, to families, to downsizers. Could one of them be right for you?

Northcote is a cool and compact little neighbourhood that’s got it all going on. It’s just 5km from the CBD and 4km from Takapuna beach, but once you discover it, you might not ever want to leave. Check out a few local favourites.

• Hand-pulled noodles, juicy bao, crispy dumplings and more at Northcote’s town centre
• Te Ara Awataha - a new walkway winding through Northcote, taking in parks, playgrounds and art along the way
• Leafy Greenslade Reserve - the perfect spot to kick a ball or get the heart rate up

Northcote’s in the midst of a renaissance, with upgrades underway to its parks, natural spaces, streets and infrastructure. With that comes new high quality homes to choose from. Take a peek!

Tucked away between Ellerslie, Onehunga and One Tree Hill, you might say Oranga is a hidden gem in its own right. This special little suburb has plenty to boast about. Here are a few secret spots locals love.

• Leafy walkways, a children’s pump track, basketball courts and the sports club at Fergusson Domain
• A bustling community centre, with a jam-packed calendar of kids, sports, arts and cultural events
• The best rolled ice creams from The Creamery in Cornwall Park

Oranga’s streets, infrastructure and parks are getting some serious love at the moment, so that it’ll continue to be an awesome place to live for generations to come. Now’s a great time to buy here - check out new homes for sale below.

Indulge your senses in the unique blend of kai, culture, and nature that Mangere has to offer, and discover some of its many hidden gems, including:

• The weekly Mangere Market, a treasure trove offering everything from clothing to fresh produce from a range of different cultures
• Farm fresh produce and delicious strawberry ice cream from The Strawberry Farm
• The brand-new David Lange Park, featuring a colossal play tower, trampolines, a double flying fox, skate park and basketball courts

Thousands of new, high-quality, healthy homes are being built across the neighbourhood as well as big upgrades to streets, parks, playgrounds and more.

Trendy eateries, great schools, cycleways, playgrounds…even a 6m high waterfall! Roskill’s got it all, only 8 km's from the CBD. Here’s just a glimmer of some of the locals’ favourite gems.

• Taco Loco, the hottest Mexican cantina in town
• Carefree Sunday afternoons at Ōwairaka skate park and playground
• Walks along Te Auanga Awa (Oakley Creek) to NZ’s highest urban waterfall

Thousands of architecturally designed, high quality homes are being built here over the next 10-15 years, along with major upgrades to streets, infrastructure, parks and playgrounds. Keen to discover if Roskill could be your perfect home?