North Shore City boasts a lifestyle and environment that sets it apart as a destination for homemakers, pleasure-seekers and business people.  The natural advantages of a warm climate, beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery contribute to the popularity of one of the most vibrant and fastest growing regions in New Zealand.  A stable and educated workforce, meanwhile, make it a prime location for commercial and industrial development.

Auckland North Shore is New Zealand’s fourth largest city with an area of approximately 12,979 hectares.  Population of approximately 223,000 (estimated as at 30 July 2008) and expected to grow to approximately 255,000 by 2021.

Once you cross the Harbour Bridge or venture out into the Gulf you will become conscious of the term ‘lifestyle’.  With two thirds of the population of North Shore City living within two kilometers of a beach, it is hardly surprising that activities like swimming, sailing, fishing, windsurfing, paragliding and kite sailing are popular with the city’s residents – not to mention the many visitors who come here each year.

Surrounded by the sea, there are 20 safe swimming beaches in North Shore City and 140 kilometers of unbroken urban coastline.

The city also abounds with parks, nature reserves and areas of native and regenerating bush.  Walks through these areas allow residents and visitors alike to enjoy the magnificent flora and bird life.  This is a city where growth and development is carefully managed and protection of natural beauty and clean environment is a prime consideration.

North Shore city is a mecca for the Arts and Sports boasting world class sports and leisure facilities, six libraries and the Bruce Mason centre for theatre performances, conferences and events.

The region offers excellence in education from pre-school to tertiary learning. The city has 41 state primary schools, eight intermediates, eight state secondary schools, eight state integrated schools and four registered independent (private) - schools. Over 72 percent of these have a government decile rating of nine or ten - the highest proportion of high-decile rating schools in New Zealand.