I have to say, when i was over in Aus last November i was rather impressed by the whole $2 being smaller than the $1 thing, makes a lot of sense when you think about it
Larfin Jackarse > Ponsonby is central Auckland, and quite different to South, it's more of a cafe/restaurant/restored old homes suburb. It's quite Ponsy.
Too bad it will be full of people from Ponsonby! (atleast it isn't Remuera though) :p