Auckland West

Auckland West was previously known as Waitākere City – a territorial authority in the western part of the urban area of Auckland, governed by the Waitākere City Council from 1989 to 2010. The council was amalgamated with the other authorities of the Auckland Region to form the current Auckland Council. It was New Zealand’s fifth-largest city,with an annual growth of about 2%.

Auckland West has a diverse and relatively young population, with strong population growth predicted over the next 25 years. With easy access to Auckland CBD, the area is popular with families and couples seeking a scenic lifestyle and more affordable housing.

In early 2022, Auckland West had a median house price of $1.1 million, $200,000 less than Auckland City. Green Bay has the highest median house price of $1,355,625, while Ranui has the lowest at $899,662.

Auckland West provides quick access for locals to stunning beaches, forests and picturesque rural towns. Popular places to visit include:

Kumeu

Situated 25 km north-west of the Auckland CBD, Kumeu is a beautiful rural community famous for its vineyards, breweries, restaurants, galleries and specialty shops. Kumeu is home to New Zealand’s oldest riverside tavern, The Riverhead. The area boasts a wide range of outdoor activities, including the Tree Adventures rope courses in Woodhill Forest, golfing at the Huapai Golf Club, hiking and mountain biking.

West Coast Beaches

Around an hour’s drive from central Auckland, the West Coast beaches Whatipu, Karekare, Piha, Te Henga (Bethells) and Muriwai are known for their rugged beauty and striking black sand. Karekare Falls is located in the western part of Waitakere Ranges Regional Park near Karekare village – the filming location for the movie The Piano.

Kaipara

The Kaipara District is home to the one-kilometre trail of gardens and sculptures at the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens and the Gibbs Sculpture Farm in Kaipara Harbour. The Kaukapakapa Village Markets are held on the third Sunday of the month and offer local produce, handmade cakes and pastries. The Ātiu Creek Regional Park is well-known for its walking trails, while the Mt Auckland Atuanui Walkway boasts spectacular views from the 305-metre-high summit. The Omeru Reserve is a great spot for a barbecue and is a short walk away from the popular swimming spot at the base of Omeru Falls.

Sam Lu is a builder by trade and has worked in the building industry for two decades. He and his team of ten staff are committed to building quality homes on time and within budget. Sam’s homes have taken out several Master Builders awards including the Gold Award & Category Winner in 2017, the New Home $700,000 to $1 million Award, the Silver Award for a New Home $700,000 to $1 million and the Silver Award for a New Home up to $450,000.

Sam’s business ethos is to make the new home build journey as stress-free as possible for clients and he and his team live and breathe the three key principles of their business: perseverance, responsibility and excellency. Sam believes good communication and being responsive is key to a smooth building experience for clients. Supported by long-standing Stonewood Homes systems and processes, clients can feel in control throughout their building journey.

The team at Auckland West offer house and land packages and customised plans for clients.

“Building a new home, as opposed to buying an existing home allows clients to customise the plans to suit their lifestyle and gives them access to the latest technology and materials.”