Sigrid and Ulrich were very welcoming and generous hosts. Their garden produce was delicious and when we needed advice they gave it freely. Otherwise they left us to be as private as we wanted. Their information pack was complete and helped us shop, enjoy the local area and wider Auckland. The apartment was clean and well equipped, the bed was big and extremely comfortable, and the neighbourhood was very quiet and safe with a pleasant background of the tuneful NZ birds. We enjoyed the short walk to the Remuera golf clubhouse and the native/bush reserve just steps from the back garden. Before we hired our car we took the bus a few steps from the front door, services regularly to and from central Auckland. Thanks Sigrid and Ulrich, you gave us the best possible introduction to NZ and I'm sure we'll be seeing you again.