The great thing about Singapore is that it's cheap to fly to from Perth & it's a short hop! We almost went there on a long weekend last year...

Hey, great news about your DH's interview process!

In regards to flying into Auckland & what to do. Well, it depends on how much time you have & if it's only going to be spent on the N. Island

A couple of ideas-Waiheke Island, Rangitoto & Titiri Tiri (sp?) Matangi are cool places to visit when in Auckland.

The Coromandel The far north

The East Cape . Drive from Auckland along the coast to Gisborne. Great beaches at Ohope, Opotiki & Hicks Bay

You could always come back the inland route & go mtn biking in Rotorua(rotovegas)

If you want to go further, why not down to The 'Naki (Taranaki)