Ditto what Joanna said. And thanks David. I love all the suggestions and thank you for taking the time to write them. I will be there 2 days before the group arrives and have most of that time planned, but will study your list. How far from Auckland is Puhoi? I am of Czech descent so it would be interesting for me to see if the communities in New Zealand are any different than the Czech communities in Oklahoma and Texas. Those towns in this area of the US continue to keep much of the Old World traditions alive and active.