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Harbour FishingBucklands Beach FishingShore Fishing the Tāmaki EstuaryBucklands Beach lines the eastern shore of the Tāmaki Estuary in East Auckland, along The Parade between Half Moon Bay and Musick Point. The water is sheltered, the beach sits right beside the road, and East Auckland’s local paper rates it one of the area’s most popular shore spots for families and beginners. Kahawai and …Wharf FishingMaraetai Wharf FishingSquid, Snapper and SpratsMaraetai Wharf runs out from the middle of Maraetai Beach, about 24 km east of Auckland’s city centre on the Tāmaki Strait. It is a short wharf that reaches water of moderate depth, and East Auckland’s local paper rates it a favourite with families and casual anglers. Kids catch sprats and jack mackerel off it, …Coastal and Waterfront WalksMatietie WalkLow-Tide Coastal Walk From Matiatia Wharf on WaihekeA rough, tide-dependent DOC coastal walk through Matietie Historic Reserve on Waiheke Island, starting near the Matiatia ferry wharf.Bush and Forest WalksPūhoi to Remiger Road TrackTe Araroa Ridge and Forest Walk From PūhoiA DOC track on Te Araroa climbing from historic Pūhoi to a ridge with village views, then through podocarp forest towards Remiger Road.Island WalksMotuora Island WalksPest-Free Hauraki Gulf Island With KiwiEasy DOC walks on pest-free Motuora Island in the Hauraki Gulf, from Home Bay to the northern clifftops, Still Bay and Macrocarpa Bay.Coastal and Waterfront WalksŌkura Bush WalkwayCoastal Bush Walk From Stillwater to Karepiro BayA coastal bush walkway north of Auckland on Te Araroa, from Haigh Road to Stillwater via Karepiro Bay. Check DOC for section closures.Island WalksRotary Centennial Loop TrackMotutapu Island Bush Walk to WWII SitesA short DOC loop on Motutapu Island through native bush planted by volunteers since 1994, finishing near Second World War military sites.Island WalksMotuihe Island TracksEasy Gulf Walks to Beaches, Birds and HistoryEasy DOC walks on Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf, through native bush with saddleback to sheltered beaches, limestone formations and historic sites.Wharf FishingBirkenhead WharfFishing on the North Shore WaitematāUncover the best-kept secrets of fishing at Birkenhead Wharf, where stunning views and community events await—but what else makes this spot a must-visit?Surfcasting and Beach FishingPakiri Beach Surfcasting | East Coast Fishing North of AucklandSurfcasting at Pakiri Beach offers stunning views and abundant fish, but will the catch of the day be waiting for you?Local AdvicePool Fencing Rules in AucklandWhat the Law RequiresWhich Auckland pools need a barrier, what a compliant pool fence looks like, consent and three yearly inspections, and the details that fail.Local AdviceHot Water Cylinder Replacement in AucklandSigns, Options and the RulesWhen an Auckland hot water cylinder is worth repairing, when to replace it, the consent exemption, and what a proper installation includes.