Sandringham residents mixed over The Block moving in

The proposed site of The Block 2015. Photo/Google Earth

Sandringham residents are preparing for a Block invasion, as producers reveal they're moving into the neighbourhood.

Producers for Eyeworks New Zealand, the production company that makes The Block NZ, sent letters to residents of the Auckland suburb informing them of "building and filming activity in your area".

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The letter invites residents to a community meeting tonight, which will also include representatives from TV3 and Auckland Council.

"We consider it a privilege to work in your community and will do everything possible to ensure that we cause minimal disruption to your daily lives," the letter says. "We look forward to getting to know you over the course of the project."

It's understood the site sits on the corner of Haig Avenue and Renfrew Avenue in Sandringham. The property, which currently features a three-bedroom bungalow on a 773sq m section, was recently auctioned through Barfoot and Thompson for an undisclosed amount. The latest council valuation lists the property's value at $1,040,000.

But while some residents are excited by the prospect, others are preparing a revolt.

Former MediaWorks music host Jane Yee tweeted her excitement after receiving one of the letters, writing: "Cannot contain my excitement that #TheBlockNZ will be shooting in my Neighbourhood. Construction! Houses! Dinner Wars! Wolfkamp!"

Cannot contain my excitement that #TheBlockNZ will be shooting in my Neighbourhood. Construction! Houses! Dinner Wars! Wolfkamp!

— Jane Yee (@JaneYee) March 30, 2015

Fellow resident Matt Turner was less thrilled by the prospect, writing: "I'm sorry if The Block is coming to my street it's gonna be all trolls on deck."

Last year, the third season of The Block filmed in Pt Chevalier, attracting a record number of complaints to the council throughout the four-month shoot, with 111 complaints received. Of those, 64 concerned resource consent breaches and action was taken in five instances.

The show's fourth season will see former contestants return to compete against new teams with a special Fans vs Faves format, with some speculating the return of 2013 favourites, brothers Pete and Andy Walker.