Thanks to Louise and Marc we had an enjoyable two-night stay in Auckland before leaving New Zealand. Their colleagues Roberta and Michelle suggested a day near the water so we boarded the ferry for a short trip to Waiheke Island.

http://www.tourism.net.nz/new-zealand/attractions/nature/cruises/auckland/fullers-auckland/

This afforded great views of Auckland Harbour, Kiwi men doing what we are told they do a lot, (drink beer), and the only Kiwi birds we sawduring our stay, on the lawn of a house overlooking the ferry dock at Waiheke.