This was a great place, and we stayed over a month. It had everything you would need in the kitchen and then some. There is an op shop and an Asian grocery store right across the street. The train station/mall/bank/post office/library/parks are minutes away on foot. You can also walk to the Avondale Sunday Market in 15 min. Thomas was very attentive, pleasant, and gave good local advice. There is a great laundry line and rack for drying clothes. The wifi worked well throughout. It is an easy commute downtown or even the other direction because New Lynn is a transit hub. Would definitely stay again.