Auckland has been named the friendliest city in the world by one of the most renowned international luxury travel magazines, Conde Nast Traveller.
The annual readership survey named Auckland as the only New Zealand city to feature in the top ten list.
Auckland Mayor Len Brown said the latest findings continue to underpin Auckland's aspirations to be the world's most liveable city.
"It's particularly pleasing coming from a magazine of the standing of Conde Nast, one of the world's premier travel publications."
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) Chief Executive Brett O'Riley said this is a glowing endorsement of the region and should be celebrated by all Aucklanders.