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 moderate gradient has been formed up Mount Atkinson, and motor-cars can easily ascend to the top of the hill. On the lower portion of the Reserve, pathways have been formed through the steep bush, to Titirangi Beach, an ideal spot for picnic parties, where bathing may be indulged in, thousands of people availing themselves of the opportunity thus afforded during the summer months. Motor-cars can be driven down to the beach in dry weather.

A motor road, named the Exhibition Drive, was constructed, at a cost of £1,000, through the joint effort of the City Council and the Auckland Automobile Association, and was opened on January 25th, 1914. The road follows the pipe line of the water supply from Nihotupu, and joins the West Coast Road from Waikumete. The drive abounds in native bush, Kauri and Nikau palms being most prominent. A fine specimen of the former (Agathis Australis) may be seen on Mr. A. Clark's property, situated a little beyond the settling tanks of the City Council.

Piha Domain, situated on the West Coast, is another asset of the citizens which was placed in the care of the Corporation in 1916.

This Park, also situated on the Manukau Harbour, which like the other Parks in this area is covered with native bush, was presented to the City in 1918, by Mr.