Beachlands

Beachlands is an outer suburb of Auckland City, New Zealand. It is located on the "Pohutakawa Coast" and in close proximity to Maraetai. The two areas have a combined population of around 4422 (2001 Census). While connected to Auckland's waste water reticulation, all the properties collect their own rain water. Some properties have tapped into the underlying aquifers fed from the adjacent Maraetai-Brookby range of hills. No potable rivers are utilised for potable water locally. It is a half hour drive to the Manukau City Centre by car, or the same time to the Auckland City Centre by ferry. By road, central Auckland (Sky Tower) is less than 40 km from central Beachlands. Many English migrants and increasing numbers of South Africans have...