Hi Pat until a year ago we lived in Browns bay Auckland and you would have been welcome there then. We are now in Havelock North .It's a shame that you will miss by one day The Art Deco week in nearby Napier. Well worth a google mate. However have a look at where HN is in relation to Auckland. Only an hour on the Napier bus, actually an aircraft but very regular. It is a fairly long drive of four/five hours but very pleasant for all that Google Havelock North as well and see if you want to cruise past or stay for a couple of days. If you fancy it we can sort things out from there. Plenty room here. Regards Ronnie.