Kate's place is beautiful and light, in a delightful suburb of Auckland. It is quick and easy to access public transport, or to drive, to the city, while still being a quiet, leafy suburb. Street parking was very plentiful, we never had a problem finding a space for the car each time.
Kate was very friendly and very patient with our vague arrival time, given the uncertainty around some of our plans. There was excellent coffee available, delicious home-made spreads and local muesli. Oh, and the bed was divinely comfortable.