I stayed with Ming for a week in May. She made me so welcome and was so kind and helpful. It was a wonderful start to my life in New Zealand. Her home in really lovely, light and airy and set in a very quiet street. Ming and her daughter are very creative and the house is full of lovely artwork and special things. My room was great with a very comfy bed and the bathroom and kitchen are immaculate. Easy parking outside and a very short and cheap journey by super shuttle from the airport.
Onehunga is ideal if you are starting your trip south as it's so close to the main southern highway. You won't need to battle through Auckland traffic to head south. Ming's house is set back in a quiet street but you are 2 minutes walk from shops, nice cafes and there is great public transport. I found it very easy to get out to the car dealerships and got everything I needed fixed up within a few days.
I was very fortunate to stay at this B&B and was made very welcome by Ming and Ruby, they are lovely interesting people who went out of their way to make sure I had an enjoyable stay. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay, I had an amazing time and will definitely go back.