Well OK then ..you're obviously still keen and anxious to know!! I strongly suggest that if they are taking a week out in Auckland, they get-the-hell-out of there. It's not that I've got anything against the place, but it is just another city - seen one seen them all; OK OK if I've upset any "JAFA"'s (I think it means "just a fabulous Aucklander) it's not a bad place, but it's not really the essence of NZ. They would have done/will be about to do a fair amount of travel - rejuvenation and contact with Natural NZ would be good for them. I suggest they travel on up to the Bay of Islands - Russell/Paihia (pie-he-a) would be fine places to start. The day boat trips around the coast are just lovely, There could also be some dolphins and whales to see. Regards Ana