Spent a very uncomfortable 30 minutes in the AKL regional lounge yesterday afternoon. I had a seat with access to a power socket; I had some work I really needed to get out but it felt very uncomfortable with about 10 people standing against the main wall some a few feet away waiting to sit whilst balancing drinks and phones. All watching and waiting for a seat. I felt so uncomfortable I ended up in the main waiting area where there is less guilt in having a seat and getting on with what you need to do (mercifully still able to access Koru lounge wifi). Not sure how they sorted out who got my seat once I vacated but this is not what I want in a lounge.