In this Herald on Sunday series, we ask well-known Aucklanders for their favourite spots in the city. This week, comedian Bailey Poching takes us on a tour of his top places. Favourite beach? Long Bay is quite significant to my family.

Most summers they get a place up there and spend a few days over New Year’s. It’s been a bit of a tradition for a few generations now. Muriwai would have to be an honourable mention as well for me, personally.

Muriwai at night, under a full moon, is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen. Favourite brunch spot?.