We really loved staying in Clef's apartment. It's on the 17th floor with a pretty good view. It's lovely to sit on the balcony sipping a G&T and maybe watch people "jumping" off the Sky tower!. It's close to the center of Auckland, easy walking distance (though uphill on the way back). It's also near the ferry terminals and the many bars & restaurants in that area. Clef was quick to reply and made some suggestions where we could get something to drink & eat.
The only real "issue" we had was with checking-in & entry to the apartment building. The entrance is actually in Federal Street, not Victoria street West, which might be the official address, I'm not sure. Clef sent us pictures of where the key is kept, but the photos didn't come to my phone, so it was a bit of a struggle after a long flight, so make sure you check them out before you arrive (especially if your phone has no internet like ours!)