Mal is a lovely and very welcoming host.
As a solo female guest, I felt very safe in his house.
I came to Auckland for 1 night to attend a concert at the Logan Camplell Centre (ASB Showgrounds). Mal's place was the perfect location as I could easily walk to to the venue.
Also, the public transport connection into the city is great, with bus stops within minutes walk.
All in all, this place is perfect if you are looking for a relaxed and safe place to stay in Auckland.