Sooooo many busses go into town from the corner of the road - get yourself an AT card from the corner shop and save money on parking and time on driving into Auckland (20 mins). On-street parking on a huge wide road; indoors a bath and a shower, a comfy bed with squishous pillows; a cat to stroke and the fascinating and delightful Emma. She really means it when she says help yourself to her food, but don't bring too much of your own, her fridge/freezer is chokka!
Emma is really great, can't do enough for you, but also happy to leave you be if that's more what you need. The home is eclectic and hotch-potch, but I loved it and extended my stay AND I plan to go back! Just a HOOT, brilliant and a wonderful introduction to NZ and their friendly peoples. Thank you.