Meadowlands sits in the heart of Howick, where more than 20 storefronts bring together shops and the everyday and specialty services people need in one place. The centre takes its name from Meadowland Valley, now known as Somerville, after the flat land among the volcanic landscape of East Auckland. For a visit, there are over 300 car parks, ample parking, and free Wi-Fi for customers.
Its location is the main reason to go. It is within a five-minute drive of Cockle Bay and Shelly Park, Somerville and Northpark, and parts of Howick, Botany Downs and Dannemora, so households across that part of Auckland can reach it easily. It has been the local one-stop shop for 30 years. For a shopper who wants several errands done in one trip, without driving between towns, the centre is a practical choice in Howick.