If you’ve ever come across a mandala etched into the sand, or an intricate artwork stretching across the shoreline, you’ve likely stumbled across David’s work.

From the song of a tūī in the bush to dolphins beyond the breakers, Piha is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife. Explore the birds, marine life, streams and native species that make this wild corner of Auckland so special.

A guide worth looking at before you arrive. Rules do occasionally change, so if you're visiting Piha with your dog, it's worth checking Auckland Council's latest dog access map.

This is a short telling of the story of Te Kawerau ā Maki — the mana whenua of Piha, of the Waitākere Ranges, and of much of what is now West Auckland. It is not a complete account.

Eight food businesses, four sit-down restaurants, one running argument, and more reasons to stay for dinner than the village's reputation suggests.

The locals' version of what the break is, what to expect, and what to respect. Honest enthusiasm and honest danger, treated as parts of the same picture.

Why the sunsets here are world-class — what makes them specifically distinctive, where to stand, when to arrive, and what the locals know that the day-trippers don't.