I don't see any issues with the first bulkhead Row 23. Sat in there last year on AKL-LAX NZ2. As reference, I'm 1.8m and not exactly tiny, plenty of legroom (obviously) and was never disturbed/bumped by flight attendants or trolleys/carts being rolled up and down the aisle beside me. Cabin was almost full (noticed 1 empty seat).



Didn't have a choice then as it was a Silver RU being cleared/assigned at check-in.

As many already know, Spaceseat's always a "Love or Hate" affair with no middle ground, I had better sleep in it than even the old 9-abreast 772 Y. YMMV of course.

I'm actually going to be on NZ6 end of this week, and had my Elite APD upgrade cleared just this morning. 23D/E is blocked out for airport control/assignment and not going to pay $75 to select 23A/B or K (J is taken) so might just wait -T48h and see if they're still available.