Hikers should consider living in West Auckland, where it is easy to hit the trail and see abundant wildlife.

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West Auckland finished bottom of the pile but president John Elliot said it was a "brilliant scheme".

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John Elliot, president of West Auckland and chairman of league sponsor Ebac, said the scheme had worked "very well".

BBC: Northern League wins FA award for swearing scheme

West Auckland's claim to fame is that they represented Great Britain in the inaugural 'World Cup' competition in 1909 and won it.

BBC: The Cup's magic returns

New Zealand started the new century where they finished the last, winning the first of five one-day internationals against the West Indies in Auckland.

BBC: New Year cheer for Kiwis

West Indies openers Ridley Jacobs and Sherwin Campbell treated the Auckland crowd to a thrilling batting display with their opening stand of 111, and at one stage the score was 96 with just 15 overs having been bowled.

BBC: New Year cheer for Kiwis