Roots EarthAuckland, New Zealand
Takapuna
Takapuna is a North Shore beach suburb beside the volcanic Lake Pupuke, its sands facing Rangitoto and hiding an ancient fossil forest. A Victorian resort turned commercial hub, it boomed after the 1959 Harbour Bridge and inspired writers Frank Sargeson and Janet Frame.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Takapuna, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: -36.787, 174.772