The first and oldest mosque in New Zealand was Ponsonby Masjid (Al-Masjid Al-Jamie), which was built in 1979. The mosque can accommodate up to 700 people and features separate male and female prayer areas as well as kitchen and Janaza facilities.

This mosque is located in an urban context in Grey Lynn area, not far from Auckland Port Fitzroy and city centre. Located between houses, the mosque's architecture has influences from the Indian subcontinent (pointed arches) and a unique feature being its large green dome.

This a typical suburban mosque and one of the oldest in the area. It continues to be an active centre for the Muslim community of Auckland.