Words can not describe the care and support that was kindly and generously offered by my Hosts, Helen & Jack.
I am truly indebted to them!

From before I even arrived their thoughtfulness was abundant - offering me helpful suggestions on car rental, Hair Salons & researching my would-be daily commute .. all this information happily and readily sent to me online!
After landing into NZ, their warm, friendly and happy manner continued (even for my mother - who was a very last minute, but very welcomed, week long addition to my month stay!).

A healthy Soup dinner greeted us, breakfast too had been prepared. The kitchen had a variety of condiments, dry stock and fresh foods arranged for us. Helen, who loves baking, had prepared some delicious home-made treats (though they soon disappeared!) also.

During the month while I was busy studying, they included me in various family activities / meals, always made sure I was coping and offered me guidance and advice - much needed in this new Town, and also in the somewhat stressful environment I had discovered in my new place of employ.

Like surrogate parents, they followed the journey with me .. caring for me each step of the way. Helen even baked for my colleagues - when I held a Class Study session at home here!

The month ended too soon. I wish I had booked in for 2mths, and not just the one. I was SO very very comfortable in their lovely Unit … and felt as though the Apt were my own.
It is exactly as it is in the pics .. all the fittings work perfectly well, the Internet is fast, the ammenities are good, the bed very comfortable and the Spa is a relaxing delight.

And though it was sad to have to leave - at the end of the month stay, they actually helped me find my own an Apt! They came to Viewings, vouched for me to the Agent, and then arranged various fittings and necessities for me.

I am not sure that all Hosts could go to such caring levels, it was quite above and beyond …. but with a smile and a lovely, caring Kiwi can-do attitude, they introduced me to a beautiful part of Auckland and to a beautiful friendship too.