 Several suburbs without direct coastal access, including Aotea, Ascot Park and Ranui Heights, have substantial portions with good views over the harbour.Elsdon, formerly known as Prosser Block, lost access to the harbour as a result of reclamation work, especially during the 1960s.Much of the existing city centre, north of Parumoana Street and east of Titahi Bay Road, was built upon this landfill.