Much of the discussion surrounding Auckland's impact on Northland involves the property market.
Specifically, the rising property market, and how cashed up Aucklanders can invest in Northland and get more provincial bang for their big city buck.
It's great for local realtors, great for the local property market.
But there are other Northland businesses profiting from Auckland.
Northland's McKay Group has expanded its Auckland operations and bought out Cervina Marine in Blockhouse Bay.