Brûlé’s admiration of the city doesn’t surprise me. Auckland was a vibrant city when I moved there, and it’s just getting better and better. The city frequently features amongst the world’s most liveable cities – including Monocle’s – and last year landed the first two spots on a Lonely Planet list of Top New Zealand experiences. The travel guide also stated that it was “hard to imagine a more geographically blessed city”.
Not everyone is singing the city’s praises, and there’s work ahead to make Auckland more liveable. I’m a believer. I’ve said before that Auckland has a youthful energy and it really seems to have gone into overdrive since the Rugby World Cup. I am overjoyed when I return to the city and love being able to refuel my creative energies and explore its new cafés, restaurants, and galleries. Proud to call Auckland home.
