Ric is a very laid back, friendly and helpful host. His lovely house with its own little haven of native NZ bush at the bottom of the garden is in a nice area, only 7ks from the city centre. The room and bed were comfy and nicely set up, the kitchen & bathroom modern, clean and attractive, and his gorgeous grey pussycats friendly and adorable. Ric was very forthcoming with information and help, and was the sort of host that makes the AirBnB experience so pleasureable and personal - I thoroughly recommend staying at his place.