Highbrook is a suburb located in the city of Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand.

The area is under governance of the Auckland Council, and is home to a large bulk of New Zealand and international businesses and organisations.

Tāiki settled with his followers along the eastern shores of the Tāmaki River, alongside the descendants of Huiārangi of the early iwi Te Tini ō Maruiwi.

[2] The upper reaches of the river near modern Pakuranga is traditionally known as Te Wai Mokoia, referring to Mokoikahikuwaru, a protector taniwha of the Tainui waka who is described in legends as taking up residence at the Panmure Basin.

[3] Ngāi Tai created extensive cultivations along the eastern shores of the Tāmaki River.