Drove up to Auckland today at the last minute to see a rental that was totally not what I was looking for. Its about as different to what I'm in now as you can get (which isn't a bad thing as I live in a boring beige box now!) and a good bit above my budget.
Was one of 17 people viewing so thought I had no chance but handed in my application and by the time I got home to Rotorua I had a call saying it was mine
Now just need to get onto the actual job of packing and moving...

Congratulations! Good luck with the move

Brilliant news Lisa , hope everything works out for you

Well. At least you're sorted ! Hope it works out well and.... happy moving

Well done. Where is it?

Its in Mt Eden, just off Dominion Rd. I wanted to be near but not 'in' the city so its ideal (hopefully!)

Not sure what area you're looking in but Sue at Bayside is really helpful http://www.baysidepropertyrentals.co.nz/

I wouldn't rent without looking, not at the places I have seen whilst looking
We were lucky enough to be put up for 2 weeks by my husbands employer but I did the research for the place. Looked up motels on trip advisor and then contacted the motels I liked directly to see if I could get a better weekly deal from them (9 times out of 10 you can) the longer you stay the better deal they will give you. I would recommend booking into something with too much room also, as motels can feel a little cramped long term. We booked a one bedroomed for the two of us which was perfect.

Cool, easy as there. Mt Eden village is lovely.