We arrived very early in the morning to Kate's and she was very accommodating with check in time which was great. Everything you could need and more available even with a welcoming hamper of butter, milk, bagels and delicious homemade marmalade. The room has wifi and TV (which we didn't really watch but is good!) and lots of leaflets and notes with super useful information.
Kate's place is less than 5 mins walk from bus stop, which she provides bus cards for that you can top up. The bus is a max 20 min ride into central Auckland and really easy. The local high street is nice too, which plenty of eaterys. The biggest supermarket is about a 15-20 min walk but also on the bus route.
I couldn't recommend staying here any higher ! It was perfect. Thanks Kate.