This hostel is ranked as one of the best in new zealand for good reason…read more I stayed in the mixed dorm. What i liked: - great location (on k-road) - clean - friendly staff - comfortable beds - nice vibe where you can easily meet fellow travellers - good price/quality Definitely good spot. Tip: book early in high season.

The room was clean and the location was good but the service ws unkind. We didn't experience…read morefriendly kind service that we were told we could expect in New Zealand. We spent ,$647 for 3 nights to get grilled by the front desk on why my wife needed an extra towel to dry her hair and why extra nespresso pods were needed because one pod wouldn't fill the cup up to even half full. When given the opportunity to remedy the situation, the front office declined to send up 2 extra espresso pods. Do yourself a favor and stay at a place that you will be treated like a guest . It will make your vacation more enjoyable.

Great Auckland location near Auckland University & Queen Street. I have stayed in a fully furnished…read moreand equipped studio apartment for 8 weeks.Secured complex,nice fitout good balcony with nice views for smoking.Good weekly rate

If you want to check out some of the country's luxury accommodation around the country then give…read moreBoutique Lodgings of New Zealand website a browse, www.lodgings.co.nz. In Auckland alone there are many stunning destinations like Devonort's Peace and Plenty B&B where Judy gives you a warm welcome. Or up in West Auckland's rainforest is Waitakere Estate where you can also just go for dinner, the driveway is something to experience. Check out Hotel DeBrett for an inner city escape. Bethells Beach Cottages with its dramatic beach backdrop Nationwide there is plenty more like Stonefly Lodge for a fly-fishing holiday in the South Island, with 4 boutique guest rooms and amazing hosts to see to your every need. Or Queenstown's finest like the boutique hotel on the foreshore, Eichardt's. Granted you'll need to be able to afford these gorgeous getaways but sometimes it's just fun to browse. The team who put this directory together is based in Hobsonville.

Though all charities do good work and are worth supporting, The Ronald McDonald House is one…read moreAuckland based charity that I have been personally affected by and can vouch for. Located on site of the Starship Children's Hospital, The Ronald McDonald House provides families with a 'home away from home' while their child is in the hospital. The McDonald House has 48 family sized bedrooms, each of which include an ensuite, while communal laundry, cooking, entertainment areas and fitness facilities are also part of the establishment. A few years ago one of my close family friends was hospitalized for half a year, and her family (who live out of Auckland) were able to live at Ronald McDonald House for the duration of her admittance. The House meant their family were able to deal with the situation as a unit and the other kids' routine wasn't too badly disrupted. Without the help of Ronald McDonald House my friends' family probably wouldn't have coped with the situation - it just meant they were able to focus on the important things and not worry about little day to day issues. The Ronald McDonald House is completely funded by donations and sponsorship, so if you can spare a few dollars this is definitely a charity worth supporting. You never know when it could be you or your family who will need the support of this charity! Bonus: Ensuring it caters to all families' long-term needs, the Ronald McDonald House even has a school on site for families that bring school-aged children with them