Hi, I'm planning on moving to Auckland in February '13 with a Resident visa. I will be looking for a room in a shared house/apartment in a central area within a bus/train journey of downtown. Does anyone have views on how hard it will be to find a room at this time? I have heard this is a peak period for tourists and students and it will be very difficult to find somewhere.

Is it worth waiting a little time before I arrive? Haven't booked flights yet.

Thanks