It is governed by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and Auckland Council.

[1] Another volcanic cone, Robertson Hill / Sturges Park / Mount Robertson, is also located in the area.

[1] Te Tō Waka and Karetu, two historic portage routes through the area was used by Māori to transfer waka between Manukau Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf.

[1] The Ōtuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve is a site of early Māori settlement.

[1] Ambury Regional Park is located in the north-west.