Botany Downs
The Auckland suburb of Botany Downs is well placed for getting away from Auckland and also going into the CBD. It has a huge shopping mall too.
Auckland - East
East Auckland has heritage and new buildings, with the Howick Historical Village being a great visitor attraction.
The suburbs of Panmure, Pakuranga and Mount Wellington are popular suburbs for housing and also commerce. For people keen to go shopping, Botany Town Centre has a huge shopping mall with shops for every taste, and plenty of food options too. And if you prefer to stay outside, dog walkers will love the many public reserves in East Auckland.