I was planning on living there which I wias planning on working at the Costco out there. But I turned it down. But I am going back and maybe calling it my home for good. :)
Whatever you do dont go to papakura, karaka which is my hometown, papatoetoe or queen street, queen street is worth it for the shops and stuff but its infested with pigeon crap
If you are looking for places to visit, I would really recommend visiting Auckland Zoo, The Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Art Gallery, Kelly Tarltons, Motat, Rainbows end, or the Sky Tower (obviously 😂) (There are obviously a LOT more, so sorry if there is anything I’ve missed!)