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Neuseeland fügt der Natur oft eine Abenteuer-Torsion hinzu: die ursprüngliche Heimat des Jet-Boots durch flache Schluchten, und bungy springt etwas hoch genug, um einen Nervenkitzel zu geben. Mori Kultur spielt weiterhin eine wichtige Rolle im Alltag und Regierung und Corporate Symbolik mit reichlich Möglichkeiten für die Besucher zu verstehen und zu erleben sowohl die Geschichte und die heutigen Formen der Mori Leben. Verstehen Bearbeiten Neuseeland wurde seit den frühen 1800er Jahren Götterland und das Paradies des Pazifiks genannt. Neuseeland ist manchmal bekannt, sowohl in der indigenen Mori-Sprache als auch von Pakeha, als Aotearoa. Übersetzt als die lange weiße Wolke. Geographie bearbeiten Bestehend aus zwei Hauptinseln - phantasievoll genannt Nordinsel und Südinsel und viele kleinere im Südpazifik, liegt dieser Archipel 1.600 km südöstlich von Australien. New Zealand is the fifth largest wholly island nation on earth, its land area surpassed only by Australia, Indonesia, Japan and the Phillipines NZs maritime Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is fifteen times larger, being exceeded only by Australia in the preceding list. Consequently and with a population of nearly 4.5 million in a country larger than the United Kingdom, many areas are sparsely settled. Be sure to allow sufficient time to travel in New Zealand. Distances are larger than you probably think and many roads wind along the coast and through mountain ranges (particularly on the South Island ). Its rewarding to tour for three or four weeks on each of the main islands, although you can certainly see some of the highlights in far less time. Australians often call NZ The Shaky Isles because of frequent seismic activity. Lying on the margin of the two colliding tectonic plates (the Pacific and Indo-Australian), earthquakes are common, particularly in the south west of the South Island and in the central North Island, and the North Islands scenery is marked by several active and dormant volcanic cones. The largest lake, Lake Taupo drained by NZs longest river, the Waikato River, lies in a caldera created by a super-volcanic eruption which occurred approximately 26,500 years ago. The volcano underneath is considered dormant rather than extinct. Recording more than 14,000 earthquakes a year (with only about 150 usually felt) schoolchildren regularly undertake earthquake drills as in Japan. Auckland. with a population of around 1.5 million people, is the largest city in Polynesia. Indeed, many small pacific nations, such as the Cook Islands. Niue and Tokelau. have more of their national population living in Metro Auckland than in their home islands ( NZ Government Statistics .) This makes for some interesting shopping and ethnic eating opportunities. Settlement and history edit New Zealand was the last significant land mass on earth to be settled by humans. East Polynesians reached New Zealand about 700 years ago in a series of tremendous oceanic canoe voyages to begin settlement of what was to become New Zealand - some 46,000 years after Australia. Their populations grew rapidly and led to the extinction of many unique species of flightless birds, including all 9 species of Moa, some of which grew to about 3.6m (12160ft) in height with neck outstretched and weighed about 230kg (510160lb)160 Over time their culture in these colder lands diverged into the unique Mori that the artists of Captain Cook recorded. Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, in 1642, was the first non-Polynesian to sight the North West coast of the South Island of New Zealand.(There is a claim, disputed by most historians, that a Portuguese expedition led by Cristovao de Mendona beat him to it over a hundred years before in 1521-1524). Tasman named his find Staten Landt (on the assumption that it was connected to Staten Island, Argentina at the south of the tip of South America) and this appeared on maps from as early as 1645. His two ships stopped to take on fresh water in Golden Bay. but were attacked by Mori and four of his men and several Mori were killed there - causing him to name it Murderers Bay. Leaving the South Island by sailing up the west coast of the North Island, he mapped a small portion of the coastline Dutch cartographers re-named this known part as Nova Zeelandia . As part of a dedicated voyage of scientific discovery, Yorkshireman James Cook, a Captain of the Royal Navy, circumnavigated the North, South and Stewart islands in 1769 and charted their coasts. A few people of European and US origin, mostly sealers, whalers, traders and missionaries, settled during the next 80 years, some taking local wives. In 1840, with the assistance of missionaries, Mori signed different versions of the Treaty of Waitangi and there have been arguments as to the meaning of the Maori version ever since. More intensive European (Pkeh) settlement began that same year. Initially annexed to the colony of New South Wales. New Zealand was split off to form a separate colony in 1841. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872, coupled with political manoeuvring and the spread of European diseases, broke Mori resistance to Pkeh land settlement, but left lasting grievances. In recent years the government has sought to address long standing Mori grievances, but this is a complicated and rancorous process. In 2005, the Mori Party was formed, in part in response to the Governments law on the Foreshore and Seabed but also to promote an independent Mori perspective at a political level. When the six British colonies federated to form Australia in 1901, New Zealand decided not to join the federation. Instead, the British colony of New Zealand became a self-governing dominion in 1907. It was offered complete independence under the 1931 Statute of Westminster, although it did not adopt this until 1947. All remaining constitutional links with the United Kingdom were severed with the passing of the New Zealand Constitution Act by both parliaments in 1986, though Queen Elizabeth II in right of New Zealand remains the Head of State (with a local Governor-General (appointed only after local advice) as her representative in New Zealand. New Zealand supported the United Kingdom militarily in the Boer War of 18991902, as well as both World Wars. It also participated in wars in Malaya, Korea and Vietnam under various military alliances, including the ANZUS treaty with Australia and the United States. More information about New Zealands military history can be found at the National Army Museum. New Zealands population has strongly opposed the testing and use of nuclear weapons. The prospect of nuclear armed US warship visits meant that its Parliament enacted anti-nuclear legislation in the mid-1980s. After consultations with Australia, the US announced that it was suspending its treaty obligations to New Zealand until US Navy ships were re-admitted to New Zealand ports, stating that New Zealand was a friend, but not an ally. Military relations were not repaired until 2010. New Zealand is now a socially enterprising, vigorous and independent nation with a widely-travelled and well-educated population of more than 4 million. More than one million New Zealanders were born overseas. Of the other 3 million native Kiwis, one in four (one in three between ages 22 and 48) have recently left Godzone for more favourable economic opportunities abroad (often to Australia where Kiwis uniquely dont need a visa). People edit The Realm of New Zealand This former British colony has a population mainly of European descent but with an important indigenous Mori minority, a rapidly growing Asian minority, and smaller minorities of Polynesians, and people from the Americas and Africa. This page is mainly about the core of New Zealand see our separate pages about other parts of the Realm of New Zealand . Cook Islands. Niue. Tokelau. Ross Dependency. Time zones edit The Chatham Islands. 800km (500160mi) east of Christchurch, keep Chatham Islands Standard Time (CIST) by adding twelve hours and forty-five minutes to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) resulting in UTC12:45. The main islands are 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ( UTC12 NZST New Zealand Standard Time) and 20 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Daylight Saving ( UTC13 NZDT New Zealand Daylight Time) begins on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April. Sport edit Some visitors think the national religion in New Zealand is rugby union The all-conquering national team, the All Blacks . generally play matches at home during June through to September, mainly in The Rugby Championship (formerly the Tri Nations ) against South Africa. Australia and Argentina. The two main rugby union competitions are Super Rugby (a regional competition incorporating regional teams from South Africa and Australia) and the domestic ITM Cup (formerly the National Provincial Championship from 1976 to 2005, and Air New Zealand Cup from 2006 to 2009). The Super Rugby season begins in February and normally ends in August (in Rugby World Cup years, the season ends in July) the ITM Cup starts in July and runs through to October. Other popular sports include soccer, rugby league and netball in winter, and cricket in summer. Climate edit New Zealand has a temperate climate - winters are fairly cold in the south of the South Island but mild in the north of the North Island. The nature of the terrain, the prevailing winds and the length of the country lead to sharp regional contrasts. Maximum daytime temperatures sometimes exceed 30176C (86176F)and only fall below 0176C (32176F) in the elevated inland regions. Generally speaking, rainfall and humidity is higher in the west than the east of the country due to the north-south orientation of the mountain ranges and the prevailing westerlynorth westerly winds. Part situated in the Roaring Forties, unsheltered areas of the country can get a bit breezy, especially in the centre, through Cook Strait and around Wellington. The winds seem to be stronger around the equinoxes. In the winter, southerly gales can be severe but they also bring snow to the ski-fields and are usually followed by calm clear days. Temperatures in (C) New Zealand is one of the most difficult countries in the world in which to forecast the weather. Although the weather is changeable, there is certainly more sunshine and warm temperate temperatures to enjoy in summer. It is not uncommon, especially on the South Island, to experience four seasons in one day. New Zealand is a small country surrounded by ocean. A complicating, but often beneficial factor on the day to day weather, is the steep mountain range running down the spine of New Zealand orientated in a southwest-northeast direction. These mountains often shelter eastern parts of the country from an onslaught of westerly winds and rain. The weather is mostly influenced by fast moving weather systems in the strong westerly winds, which are often referred to as the roaring forties, that predominate over southern parts of the country and seas to the south. There tends to be a seven day cycle associated with these westerlies as a cold front sweeps over the country associated with a couple of days rain, somewhere over the country. Often though these westerlies are disrupted by large high pressure systems or by storm systems. During the summer and early autumn months from about December to April, the westerlies tend to move south giving more settled weather. Always be prepared for a change though. Also, during this time, random weather systems from the tropics can make their presence felt, mainly over the North Island, with a period of warm wet windy weather. In the Winter, May to August, the weather tends to be more changeable. Cold fronts often bring a period of rain to western areas followed by a cold wind from the south bringing snow to the mountains and sometimes to near sea level over eastern parts of the South Island. When the weather turns cold and wet in the east, to the west of the mountains it will be fantastic. At this time of the year it is not uncommon for high pressure systems and clear skies to park over the whole country for long periods bringing crisp frosty nights and mornings followed by cool sunny days. In spring, from August to November, the westerly winds are typically at their strongest these are called the equinoctial westerlies. It tends to rain more in western areas, and especially on the South Island, at this time, while in the east, warm dry winds can give great cycling weather. Once again though, a cold front and its accompanying south winds can give you a taste of winter at any stage. The Metservice has weather forecasts. Regions edit New Zealand is a very diverse country with many different regions that are well worth seeing. Regions, major cities and other destinations in NZ Mountains, lakes and glaciers edit It can be said that in New Zealand its the countryside thats magnificent, and perhaps no more so than the Southern Alps of the South Island. In the Mackenzie Country of Canterbury. the snow-capped jagged peaks rising above turquoise lakes have provided the inspiration for many a postcard. Tucked in behind is the countrys highest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook. The lakes and mountains continue south, becoming a stunning backdrop for the towns of Wanaka. Queenstown and Glenorchy. Another region where mountain meets water with striking effect is Fiordland National Park where steep, densely forested mountains rise from the sea. The most accessible, and possibly most beautiful spot, is Milford Sound. The road in is spectacular and the view even more so when you arrive. Glaciers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an island in the South Pacific, but New Zealand has several. The most notable are the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in Westland National Park. These glaciers are unique in how close they get to sea level and are sustained by the enormous amount of precipitation that falls on New Zealands west coast. Volcanoes and geysers edit New Zealand is a geological hotspot and has many dormant and active volcanoes, geysers and hot springs . The best place to start is Rotorua. where the smell of sulphur lets you know youre close to the action. The surrounding countryside has many parks with geysers and hot springs, and Mount Tarawera, the site of one of New Zealands more famous eruptions, lies a short drive away. South of Rotorua is Taupo and Lake Taupo, which was formed in a massive volcanic explosion thousands of years ago. Beyond Lake Taupo is Tongariro National Park. dominated by its three volcanoes, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapheu. All three mountains are still active (Ruapehu last erupted in 2007) and Ruapehu has a crater lake that can be viewed with a bit of hiking. Ngauruhoe is famous for filling in as Mt. Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. North of Rotorua is Whakatane. with tours to White Island . a volcanic island just off the coast. The island is truly a different world with its smoke plume, green crater lake and the pohutukawa trees clinging to a fragile existence on the volcanic rock. Flora and fauna edit Being so remote, New Zealand has very unique plants and animals. One of the most impressive is the kauri tree, one of the biggest species of tree in the world. Few of these giants are left (a result of overlogging), but a visit to the Waipoua Forest in Northland will afford a glimpse. The beaches of the South Island, particularly The Catlins and the Otago Peninsula, are good places to see marine animals such as penguins, seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. The Otago Peninsula is also noted for its albatross colony. Unfortunately, many of New Zealands most unique animals are endangered and can only really be seen in captivity. This includes the kiwi . a common national symbol, the flightless takahe and the tuatara (a small lizard-like reptile believed to have existed at the time of the dinosaurs). New Zealands National Parks are maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and various local governments. Access is usually free but may be restricted in some parks during some parts of the year due to weather (avalanche risk) or farming (lambing season). It is best to check with local tourist information centres for up to date information on park access. Proposals to eradicate or otherwise heavily manage non-native animals are contentious issues in New Zealand. The most common pest management tools are poisonous baits. These are delivered through ground bait stations or, more cost effectively (though controversially), by helicopter drops. Department of Conservation and OSPRITBfree NZ provide pesticide summaries that include warnings, maps of the areas affected, and which poisons have been used. These pest summaries are updated regularly on their websites. Urban fare edit While the countryside is the main attraction of New Zealand, youll need to visit a few cities to see the truth of that. Auckland is a pleasant city with its waterfront districts like the Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay, old volcanoes (Mt Eden and One Tree Hill), a handful of museums and the Sky Tower, the tallest free-standing building in the Southern Hemisphere. The more interesting architecture and the fine Te Papa museum can be found in Wellington. the nations capital. Napier is worth a stop for its Art Deco CBD, and Christchurch was interesting for its English character along the banks of the River Avon before the destruction wreaked by earthquakes. Nelson is the arts, crafts, pottery and craft brewing capital and has the only European style cathedral left standing (called Christ Church Cathedral) it doesnt hurt that Nelson has great beaches and is surrounded by three national parks. Itineraries edit Do edit add listing Snow capped mountain ranges in New Zealand as seen in Lord of the Rings Outdoor and adventure activities include: Abseiling Waitomo Aerial sightseeing (helicopter and fixed-wing) Birdwatching Black water rafting (cave rafting) Boat Tours Bungy Jump Queenstown, Auckland, Lake Taupo - the modern bungy jump was invented here by New Zealander A. J. Hackett. Canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes Canyoning Caving Waitomo, Nelson, South Island West Coast, Te Anau Climbing Diving Dolphin Watching Auckland Fishing - trout (some of the finest trout-fishing in the world), salmon, marlin, broadbill, sharks and many other salt-water species Fly by wire (invented here) Four-wheel driving Gliding - Omarama is one of the best places in the world for gliding Golf - New Zealand has over 400 registered golf courses, from local clubs to internationally renowned resorts, offering uncrowded golfing and superb scenery. Hang-gliding Heli-hiking at Fox Glacier Hiking - New Zealand has a number of national parks and other wilderness and forested areas, much of which is managed by the Department of Conservation. The activity known in other countries as hiking, trekking or bush walking is known as tramping in New Zealand and is a very popular activity for visitors and locals. Horse trekking Hot-air ballooning Hunting - several species of deer, wild pig (wild boar), tahr, chamois, goat, wallabies (they are protected in Australia but a pest here), game birds. Ice-climbing Jetskiing Kite surfing Lord of the Rings Tours that show the actual locations used in the filming. Luge (on concrete not ice) Auckland, Queenstown, Rotorua. Mountaineering - this was the training ground for Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first two people to climb Mt Everest. Mountain biking Museums Nature tours ParaglidingParapenting Quad biking Rafting Rap jumping River jetboating - the Hamilton jet was invented by New Zealander William Hamilton. Rockclimbing Rugby - the national game. Major tournaments include the ITM Cup, featuring domestic teams Super Rugby, featuring regional teams from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa and The Rugby Championship, in which the national team, the All Blacks, plays the national teams of Australia, South Africa and Argentina. Sailing - New Zealand has produced many world-champion yachties and is the only country apart from the US to have won and successfully defended yachtings ultimate prize, the Americas Cup. Scuba diving and snorkelling, especially down to the sunken Rainbow Warrior at Matauri Bay, not far from Kerikeri . Sea kayaking Abel Tasman Marine Reserve Shark cage diving Kaikoura Skiing and snowboarding including heli-skiing Queenstown Skydiving Surfing Swimming with dolphins Kaikoura. Bay of Islands Swimming with seals Whale watching Auckland Whale watching Kaikoura White water rafting Fox Glacier White water sledging dam dropping Windsurfing Zoos Zorbing (invented here) Agrodome in Rotorua Talk edit English . Mori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages of New Zealand. English is universal and is officially written with Commonwealth (British) spelling. New Zealand English is one of the major varieties of English and is different enough from other forms to justify the publication of the Oxford New Zealand English dictionary. Word usage may also differ occasionally, in potentially embarrassing ways for the traveller. Several words that Americans may consider offensive, or have euphemisms for, are considered acceptable usage. For example: A New Zealand bathroom refers to a room containing a bath while the other facilities (containing a WC) that an American might refer to as a bathroom or washroom are known as a toilet or loo. The American habit of bleeping swear words from broadcasts is considered quaint and rarely done in local programming. The New Zealand broadcasting media are unusually tolerant of swear words when used in context. The New Zealand accent is somewhat nasalised with flattened vowel sounds and vowel shifting. New Zealanders consider their accent to be markedly different from the Australian one and are often offended when mistaken for or confused with Australians. New Zealand terminology and slang are also different from Australian usage. Americans find New Zealand accents easy to understand, so do Australians and Brits. Some European languages find it slightly harder and Asians may find it rather hard to understand New Zealanders are quite happy, however, to repeat what they just said if necessary. Mori is spoken by a minority of both Mori and language learners. Mori is available as a language to study in at many educational institutes. The Mori language is spoken by some, but by no means all, Mori plus a few non-Mori, especially in the far north and east of the North Island. Many place names are in Mori and for the traveller some knowledge of Mori pronunciation is could useful but is not essential as European and Mori pronunciations of the same place can be quite different. New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) was given status in 2005 as an official language of the country. It has its roots in British Sign Language (BSL), and is also closely related to Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Users of BSL or Auslan may find NZSL intelligible, as they share a large portion of vocabulary, plus the same two-handed manual alphabet. On the other hand, users of languages in the French Sign Language family, which also includes American and Irish Sign Languages, will not be able to understand NZSL. The vocabulary is quite different, and languages in that family use a one-handed manual alphabet. Common expressions edit Generally, New Zealand English expressions follows British English. However, New Zealand English has also borrowed much from Mori and there are a number of other phrases that are not commonly encountered elsewhere or may confuse the visitor. Bach (pronounced batch) - Holiday home often by the beach and comprised of fairly basic accommodation. In the South Island often called a crib. Pot Luck - (see also Ladies a plate) means each attendant of the event should bring a plate of food to share with the other guests. BYO - Bring Your Own. An addition to the name of a restaurant that may not have a liquor licence means that it is okay to bring your own wine to enjoy with your food, but they often charge a small corkage fee. Claytons - (rarely used) Describing something as a Claytons means that the item lacks full functionality or is a poor imitation of the real thing. From the name of the unsuccessful non-alcoholic whisky that was briefly marketed during the late 1970searly 1980s under the catch phrase The drink youre having when you are not having a drink. Dairy - Convenience store corner shop, one few outsiders understand though heavily used by locals and find problems when travelling overseas and are surprised when asking where the dairy is. Entry by gold (or silver) coin (donation) - The admission charge to an event, exhibit, gallery or museum is by making a payment of a coin in the appropriate metal, often in the donation box at the door. The gold coins in NZ are the 1 and 2 coins, while silver are the 20c and 50c coins, and the 10c coin is copper. (See also Koha below). Half Pie - (rarely used) Usually a job or task not performed to satisfaction (cf Mori Pai good) Jandals - Flip-flops to most of the world. Kiwi - Almost universally used for a New Zealander named after an endangered flightless bird that lays the largest egg relative to body size and is one of the national emblems. This is not a derogatory term with many New Zealanders happily referring to themselves as Kiwis . However some will prefer the term New Zealander. Glidetime - Flexible working hours, often worked by public servants. Under this system, workers can start and finish work at hours of their choosing between 07:00 and 18:00, although they must work the core hours of 09.30-12:00 and 14:00-15.30 and average 40 hours per week. Also the name of a comedy play about such workers. Flexitime is the term more often used. Slang expressions edit If you dont understand, just ask and then most Kiwis will explain. Barbie - Short for barbecue Bro (pronounced more like bru) - Short for brother but used by males to address other males. Bush - Forest. Usually meaning a native forest as opposed to a plantation forest. chicks - girls. Choice - Cool, great. Chur - Thanks or Choice. Sometimes used as Chur Chur, which can also mean Christchurch. eh - sometimes used at the end of a statement to change it to a question, similar to Canadian usage. Gumboots - Wellington Boots or Rain Boots mint - in tip top condition. oi - hey. Can be meant as a warning or jokingly, originated in England. pash - french kiss. Sweet as - Cool, good thing, No problem. Often abbreviated to just sweet. Mori words and expressions edit Kia Ora - Hello, welcome, literally good health. Often used as an utterance of agreement, especially during speaking at a hui. Haere Mai - A greeting to a person arriving, while Haere Ra is a salutation to one leaving. Hui - A meeting or gathering to discuss and debate issues in traditional Mori fashion. Iwi - A Mori tribe or people, sometimes known as a Waka (canoe), as some iwi are named after the ocean going canoes that brought their ancestors to New Zealand. Koha - A Mori term for gifts or donations. Often an exchange of gifts takes place. (Sometimes the admission signs say, Entry Koha, meaning gold coin or what you feel like donating.) Kai - Food. Common with both Mori and non-Mori. Marae - A traditional Mori meeting or gathering place. Also a community centre. Pkeh - The Mori word for New Zealanders of non-Mori descent, generally thought to have arisen from a Mori story about spirit creatures called pakepakeha. Many New Zealanders do not refer to themselves as Pkeh with some finding it offensive, others however see the name as part of their unique identity. Powhiri - A Mori ceremonial welcome. Especially to a marae, but now also may take place at the start of a conference or similar large meeting in New Zealand. Whanau - A Mori (extended) family. Kinfolk. Used often in advertising to alliterate with friends such as friends and whanau. Wharenui - literally big house . is the meeting house on a marae. Wharekai - literally food house . is the dining room andor kitchen on a marae. Wharepaku - literally Small house - Toilet Buy edit add listing 20 New Zealand Dollars (NZD) Currency used in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Other currencies are not readily accepted other than at some of the larger hotels and at banks throughout New Zealand. Attempting to make a transaction in a foreign currency may result in some light hearted bemusement. The smallest coin is 10c, since New Zealand reduced the size of its silver (cent) coins in 2006, and eliminated the 5c piece. The 10c piece is a coppery colour similar to a U. S. or UK penny. The 20c piece is silver with a Mori carving depicted, as is the 50c piece with captain James Cooks ship the Endeavour. The gold 1 features a kiwi, whilst the 2 features a heron. Banknotes come in 5 (orange with Sir Edmund Hillary), 10 (blue with Kate Sheppard), 20 (green with Queen Elizabeth II), 50 (purple with Sir Apirana Ngata), and 100 (red with Lord Rutherford of Nelson). On Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and before 1PM on Anzac Day (25 April), all but a few essential businesses must be closed. While many traders flout this regulation, the matter has for many years been being reviewed by the government. If you are in New Zealand on one of these days, ensure you have all your needs met prior to the date. Electronic bankingpurchasing edit New Zealanders are amongst the highest users of electronic banking services in the world. Automatic teller machines (ATMs), locally known as the hole in the wall, are available in just about every town, even those without a bank. Most shops have Eftpos (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) terminals for debit and credit cards, so most purchases can be made electronically. Credit cards, especially Diners Club and AMEX (due to the large fees they force on retailers), are not accepted by some merchants with Eftpos, especially smaller food retailers such as dairies, takeaways and cafes that do not serve alcohol. Also smaller retailers may often set a minimum purchase of around 10 when obtaining cash, if they agree to provide cash. Banks offer a wide range of telephone and Internet banking services. If you are going to be in New Zealand for a while it may be convenient to open a New Zealand bank account and set up a local debit card, to avoid carrying a lot of cash around. New Zealand is a user of the CHIP and PIN credit card system which uses an electronic chip in the card and the holders PIN number to allow a transaction to go through. Most merchants also accept the swipe and sign method which is mostly used by U. S. credit card holders as they have not yet adapted to the CHIP and PIN system. However, automated machines may not accept credit cards without a chip. Therefore, it is recommended that you have enough cash on hand to make purchase. These mainly appear in rural areas. If you are using a credit card with a magnetic strip (no chip embedded) at a staffed stand, then you shouldnt have problems using your credit card. After your card is swiped the terminal will prompt you for your PIN. Just press ENTER and your transaction should be approved. After signing the printed receipt, the clerk is required to check that your signature on your credit card matches that of a valid identification before heshe can complete the transaction. This is to minimize fraud. A driver license or passport, from your home country, will suffice. Note: New Zealand cards can be set to have up to 3 accounts loaded hence the terminal will prompt Cheque - Savings - Credit. Overseas cards will need to use the Credit option, regardless of card type. Note: The Discover credit card is accepted by a limited number of merchants in Auckland. It is not known whether Discover is accepted in other parts of New Zealand. Price negotiation edit Because of strong advertising laws, the displayed price is normally the purchase price for most goods sold in New Zealand. The principle The price stated is the price you pay is strongly ingrained in New Zealand culture. Most retailers will not negotiate on price, though some have a formal policy of matching the competition and will match or even discount their prices for you if you can find a better price for the exact same product elsewhere. However, this seems to be changing as there are stories about people finding appliance and electronics stores very willing to negotiate on price in order to get business, especially if youre looking at high-end items or have a shopping list of multiple high-priced items. Some places you have to ask for a discount, while others have salespeople that offer discounts on pricey goods as soon as they approach you. Other than high end appliance stores haggling is generally viewed as extremely rude. As a customer you are seen as wasting a shopkeepers time because it is assumed that they have priced the good at a reasonable price and as a shopkeeper you would be wasting the customers time if you overpriced the item expecting customers to haggle. If you are in New Zealand for an extended period of time, the website Trademe provides a similar business model to overseas giant Ebay. However Trademe has a greater focus on Direct Debit based trading and minimal to no fees required upon an items initial listing. Taxes and fees edit Unless otherwise explicitly stated, NZ prices include GST (Goods and Services Tax, or sales tax) of 15. Some shops, especially in tourist destinations, will ship purchases overseas, as exported goods are not subject to GST. Ask about this service before making your purchase. Goods purchased and taken with you will be subject to GST. Visitors to New Zealand must pay GST on all goods and services that they buy in New Zealand. There is no refund of GST available when you leave New Zealand. 16 On public holidays, some establishments such as cafes may charge a holiday surcharge in the region of 15, supposedly to cover the cost of employing staff who are working on the holiday. This is a recent development because current holiday legislation requires workers who work on public holidays to be paid at one-and-a-half times their normal wage and be given a equal time off in lieu as a minimum. The legality of this surcharge is questionable if not advertised openly or notified at the time of placing an order and might be challenged if youre feeling brave. This surcharge is already beginning to go out of fashion, as shops generally do a roaring trade on holidays and many consumers dont appreciate this development. Tipping edit In lodgings, restaurants, and bars the prices charged include the services provided and tips are not expected, though the practice is becoming more common, especially bars, cafes, and restaurants that cater for tourists. However, do not be surprised or offended if you receive bemused looks or if your tip is initially refused or questioned as tipping is still a relatively new phenomenon and it is also a form of courtesy in New Zealand culture to first decline such a gesture before accepting it. For some New Zealanders their unfamiliarity with tipping can make them ill-at-ease with it when travelling in countries where it is practised. It can be viewed very negatively by New Zealanders as being made to pay twice, or as a form of bribery. Staff in some establishments may risk their job in accepting a tip, although this is relatively uncommon. In the major cities, tipping tends to be embraced by workers, especially over the summer when students wait tables for part-time work. Tipjars may be placed on counters, but these are for loose change and although it is appreciated, you are not expected to place coins in them. It is common practice and polite to donate your spare change from the meal to what ever charity has a collection jar on the counter, and this acts as the standard substitute for tipping. Eat edit add listing New Zealand has a distinctive cafe culture, with arguably some of the best espresso on the planet. Cafes often have excellent food, serving anything from a muffin to a full meal. In smaller towns food is always available at the local pubhotelbistro, although the quality tends to be of the burger-and-chips variety. Fast foodconvenience food is fairly easy to come by. Petrol stations often sell pies that can be heated in-store. Fast food is available everywhere, most of the larger chains are represented. There are a number of local burger chains as well, Burger Wisconsin and Burger Fuel are both worth trying. Fish and chips are a local speciality. The fish is often extremely good quality, often supplied by local fishermen. The style is somewhat different to the English style: chips tend to be crisper, and vinegar is never used as a dressing. The menu consists of battered fish portions deep fried in oil together with chunky cut potato chips as well as a range of other meats, seafood, pineapple rings and even chocolate bar. A good meal can often be had for under 5, a bad one for the same price. Cuisine edit New Zealands cultural majority, mainly British, do not have a definitive and recognisably distinct cuisine that differs markedly from the traditional British cuisine. However there are a number of small differences Roast kumara - the sweet potato ( Ipomoea batatas ) roasted in the same manner as potatoes and often served instead of or alongside. May also be deep fried like potato chips and known as kumara chips - nice served with sour cream but rarely done well as kumara cooks at a different temperature than potatoes, so it needs a skilled chef for the dish to be done perfectly. Pavlova . or pav . a cake of whipped egg whites baked to have a crusty meringue-like outside but soft in the middle, topped with whipped cream and decorated with sliced fruit. The dessert is also common in Australia, there is debate between the two countries as to where it was first invented, but it is generally thought to be Australia. ANZAC biscuits - Plain hard biscuits made primarily from oatmeal bound with golden syrup. Originally made for and by ANZAC troops during the First World War. Also found in Australia. Pies - New Zealanders eat large numbers of flakey-pastry meat pies, available from dairys, supermarkets, petrol stations and bakeries. By far, most popular flavours include Steak amp Cheese (slow cooked beef with cheddar cheese), Mince amp Cheese ( or ground beef or North Americans) and contain things like chicken, lamb, pork, potato, kumara, vegetables, and cheese. Some companies now market ranges of gourmet pies and there is an annual competition for the best pie in a variety of catagories. Kiwifruit - A plum-sized green fleshed fruit, with fine black seeds in the flesh, originating from China, selectively bred in New Zealand, and first known to the home gardener as the Chinese Gooseberry . Now commercially farmed, with production centred on Te Puke but in many orcharding areas. Slices often served on pavlova. Known by its full name of kiwifruit and never shortened to kiwi in New Zealand, as kiwi are endangered birds or New Zealanders. Whitebait - The translucent sprat or fingerlings of native freshwater fish species that migrate from spawning in the sea each year. After being caught in coastal river mouth set or hand nets during NovemberDecember, this highly sought after delicacy is rushed to all ends of the country. Served in a fried pattie made from an egg based batter. May be seasonally available from a local fish and chip shop. Is served without gutting or deheading. Mori also have a distinctive cuisine: The hangi or earth oven is the traditional way that Mori cook food for large gatherings. Meat, vegetables and sometimes puddings are slowly steam-cooked for several hours in a covered pit that has previously been lined with stones and had a hot wood fire burn down in it. Kaimoana (literally: sea food ) - particularly shellfish gathered from inter-tidal rocks and beaches as well as crayfish (rock lobster) and inshore fish caught on a line or with nets. Species such as paua (blackfoot abalone) and toheroa have been overfished and gathering restrictions are strictly enforced, while green mussels are commercially grown and sold live, or processed, in supermarkets. WARNING While it is extremely common to see people collecting shellfish, crustaceans and other kaimoana . there are a number of rules to be aware of, eg: minimum sizes or daily catch limits, which are usually posted on signs at the approaches to the collecting area. These rules are strictly enforced. If in doubt, check with a local. Rules may be seasonal or all-year catch limits set by the Ministry of Fisheries, or they may be that certain areas are reserved solely for tangata whenua (local Mori iwi), or a combination. At times, areas may have a prohibition for health reasons. In addition to the above, New Zealand cuisine has taken a decidedly international turn over the past decade. Sushi is becoming increasingly popular (albeit in a somewhat different form to the Japanese original), as are many of the cuisines of the pacific rim. Drink edit add listing New Zealanders have a reputation for enjoying their beer. Although there are now only three major breweries, there are many regional brands, each with their own distinctive taste and staunch supporters. Take care when and where you indulge in public. New Zealand has recently introduced liquor ban areas--that means alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed or even carried in some streets, such as city centres and popular beaches, at certain times of the day or night. Police can instruct you to empty bottles and arrest you if you do not comply. The New Zealand wine industry has developed into a significant export industry. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of Sauvignon Blanc. The Hawkes Bay region is well known for its Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and more recently Viognier varieties. Marlborough is the largest wine producing region and famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. Waipara in North Canterbury specialises in Riesling and Pinot Gris. Further south in Central Otago, Pinot Noir is produced in the most concentrated of styles. Many vineyards now offer winery tours, wine tasting and sales from the vineyard. The minimum legal purchase age for alcohol in New Zealand is 18, and can only be supplied to under-18s via a parent or legal guardian. It is universal policy for bars and retailers to ask for photo identification from any patron who looks under the age of 25, and the only forms of identification accepted are a valid New Zealand or overseas passport, a valid New Zealand driver licence, or a valid Hospitality Association of New Zealand (HANZ) 18 card. Coffee houses are a daytime venue in many of the larger cities and tourist destinations. The cafe culture is notable in the CBD of Wellington, where many office workers have their tea breaks. Most coffee styles, cappuccino, latte, espressoshort black, long black, flat white, vienna etc, are usually available. Flat whites are probably the most popular. Cappuccinos are usually served with a choice of cinnamon or chocolate powder sprinkled on top. Its usual to request which one you want. Fluffies are a small frothed milk for children, sprinkled with chocolate powder. Bottled water, both flavoured and unflavoured, is available in most shops. Not that there is anything wrong with the tap water, it is just that some town supplies are drawn from river water and chlorinated. Most town supplies are fluoridated. If you do not want to pour your money down the drain, fill your own water bottle from the tap, unless you find it is too heavily chlorinated for your taste. Tap water in New Zealand is regarded as some of the cleanest in the world it is safe to drink from in all cities, most come from artesian wells or freshwater reservoirs - however, some are from rivers which can be chlorinated to be made safe but do not taste very nice. Some of the water in Auckland comes from the Waikato river, a long river that has its source in Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island. But by the time it reaches Auckland, it has been treated so that the quality is no worse than that of the Thames in London or the Hudson in New York. Auckland water is also drawn from run-off reservoirs in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges. Tap water in places such as Christchurch and Hastings is not chlorinated at all as it is drawn from the pure artesian aquifers of the Canterbury and Heretaunga plains. L amp P or Lemon amp Paeroa is a sweet carbonated lemonade style drink said to be world famous in New Zealand. It is a sold in a brown plastic bottle with a yellow label similar to the traditional brown glass bottles it used to be sold in. Generally one for the kids or parties as it mixes quite well with whisky. It is now manufactured in Auckland by Coca-Cola. Sleep edit add listing New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodation. International quality hotels can be found in the major cities. New Zealand is also known for its luxury lodges . small professionally run, personally hosted, often architecturally designed lodgings with between 3 and 10 rooms only. With rooms priced between 300 and 800 per night (or more for the top of the market lodges), they offer excellent food and wine, superb comfort, the attention of your New Zealand hosts, assistance with travel and activities and terrific locations, whether a wilderness setting, quiet urban retreat, river, lake or beach side location. There are a network of at least 100 such accommodations around the country. Per capita, thats probably the highest in the world. They tend to be situated away from cities, though some are right in the heart of the major centres, and can be difficult to get to. At the very top-end, helicopter transfers and private jets help the luxury traveller move between the lodges theyve chosen for their visit. Motels of a variety of standards from luxury to just adequate can be found on the approaches to most towns. There is a wide range of backpackers accommodation around the country. BBHNZ or Budget Backpacker Hostels NZ is the largest network with more than 275 hostels throughout the country in 2014. Other hostels include a network of Youth Hostels that are members of the Youth Hostels Association (48 in 2014), and a network of Nomads Hostels . Bed and Breakfasts are popular with visiting Brits and Swiss as well as homestays . farmstays and similar lodgings - some of which are in the most unlikely places. For gay and lesbian travellers there are many Gaystay accommodations throughout New Zealand, in the form of BampBs, homestays, farmstays, lodges and clothing optional naturist retreats. A search of the words gaystay new zealand will bring up the appropriate information. For uniquely New Zealand accommodation, there are Mori homestays and tourist-catering marae stays. There are a number of commercial camping grounds around the country, as well as camping sites within all of the national parks. One way that many tourists travel around New Zealand is in a self-contained campervan . a motorised caravan or large minibus, that can be driven by anyone who holds an ordinary car drivers licence. If you are travelling into the backcountry on foot, the Department of Conservation has many backcountry huts that can be used under a permit system. Be aware that these may not be available in peak times (but you may still camp at a hut and use its facilities for a reduced rate). Free camping is also available in many places. Unless there is a no camping sign it is common to find a tent or hammock pitched for the night in many picnic areas or in a grove of trees off the road. Cycle tourists especially will rarely need to pay for camping, only for showers and laundry. Multi-day camping in these areas is often frowned upon, and in conservation areas camping outside designated areas may attract a fine. A map of over 1500 legitimate camping sites is the I Respect NZ Map 17. New Zealand was one of the first countries in the world after the UK to develop a dense WWOOF network. WWOOF is a world wide network where travellers (WWOOFers) stay as volunteers on farms and receive food and accommodation in exchange for half a days help for each night they stay. The Nelson Tasman region in the South Island is particularly rich in WWOOFing possibilities. HelpX. which is similar to WWOOF but is not restricted to just organics, originated and has its largest country network in New Zealand. Couchsurfing is popular in New Zealand with most major centres sporting active forums and groups as well as having hosts all around the nation. Learn edit For many years, New Zealand schools and universities have educated foreign students from the countries of Southeast Asia and education has now become a major source of export earnings for the country. In recent years English language schools have been established for students from the region, particularly South Korea and China. but also many other countries. Education in New Zealand is compulsory from age 6 to 16 years, though almost all children begin attending school at age 5 and often stay at school for 13 years, until 17 or 18 years old. Primary schooling is from Year 1-6 (formerly J1-Standard 4), intermediate schooling is Year 7 and 8 (formerly forms one and two), while secondary schooling is from Year 9-13 (formerly forms 3 to 7). In some primary and secondary schools one or both of the intermediate years may be combined with either the primary or secondary years. There are also Middle Schools which cover the intermediate years and the first two years of secondary, but these are rare. Secondary schools are also called high schools (generally Years 9-13) and colleges (generally Years 7-13). A college does not refer to universities in New Zealand unlike in some other countries, though some specialised single-subject tertiary training-centres may also be called colleges . Primary, intermediate and secondary compulsory schooling is free for citizens and permanent residents, although some nominal fees are generally charged to cover consumable materials. Tertiary education is state assisted, with part of the tuition costs funded by the state. International students will need to pay for their education in some cases this includes a national profit margin. The Ministry of Education has established a Code of Practice that New Zealand educational institutions enrolling international students need to abide by. This Code of Practice includes minimum standards for the PC pastoral care of international students. Primary school students, or those age 10 or under, need to either live with a parent or else board in a school hostel. Additionally, older students, who are under age 18, may live in homestays, temporary accommodation or with designated caregivers. Where the institution arranges accommodation for students older than age 18 the code of practice applies to their accommodation situations also. New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and refugees can receive financial assistance through loans and allowances, to pay the tuition fees and to attend tertiary education at Universities . Polytechnics . Whananga ( Mori operated universitiespolytechnics) and Private Training Providers . Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution. Overseas students need to have a student visa and a reasonable level of cash to spend in order to undertake a course of study at a New Zealand based educational institution. Visas are generally valid for the duration of the course of study and only while the student is attending the course of study. New Zealand educational institutions will inform the appropriate immigration authorities if a student ceases to attend their enrolled courses, who may then suspend or cancel that students visa. Educational institutions often also exchange this enrollment and attendance data electronically with other government agencies responsible for providing student assistance. Work edit To work in New Zealand you need to be a citizen or current permanent resident of either New Zealand or Australia, or else have a work permit or appropriate visa. If you are intending to work in New Zealand you should obtain a work permit along with any tourist visas you might apply for. You will also need to have a New Zealand bank account . as the vast majority of employers pay using electronic banking rather than in cash an Inland Revenue Tax Number . as witholding tax or income tax will be deducted from your wages by your employer and a tax declaration form . as tax will be deducted at the no declaration rate of 45 unless you have a tax code. More information about New Zealands tax system, including appropriate forms, can be obtained from Inland Revenue 18. The process of applying for an IRD number is between 8-10 working days. You will need to fill in the IRD number application form, and provide a photocopy of a passport or New Zealand birth certificate. It is possible to apply for the IRD number, then call the department around a week later to request the number by phone, however this will depend on the workload of the processing centres at the time. Calling the IRD requires several forms of ID, it is ideal to be able to provide your passport number and full address when requested. New Zealand operates a simplified tax system that tends to collect more tax than people need to pay because employers pay their workers tax when they pay their workers. The obligation is then on the worker to claim overpaid tax back, rather than declaring their income and paying any extra tax. Be careful though, if you choose to work in New Zealand and you stay more than 183 days in any 12-month period, your worldwide income could be taxed. New Zealand has double taxation agreements with several countries to stop tax being paid twice. A safe rule of thumb is to pay all tax demands and not seek claims for redress on any matter. Being a foreigner means that your New Zealand income is subject to local income tax at the fullest levels. Although many people believe that they can collect all their tax back when they leave the country, this is not true. It may be the case that filing an income tax return may result in a small refund if working for only part of the year however, this is not likely the case. Tax in all its forms in New Zealand amounts to around half of a workers income. Short term edit Seasonal work in fruit picking and agriculture is sometimes available for tourists such as backpackers. More information about seasonal fruit picking work can be found at Pick NZ 19. New Zealand has a number of reciprocal Working Holiday Schemes, which allow people between 18 and 30 to travel and work in New Zealand for up to one year and vice versa. At present young citizens of a number of countries from Europe, South America, North America and Asia can apply. These schemes are enormously popular and in many instances participants can apply to stay in New Zealand longer once they have completed their one year stay. Information on all the various schemes and application details can be found at: 20 Long term edit If you want to stay in New Zealand long term, you should apply well ahead of time. New Zealand operates a points system for assessing applicants. Refugee applications should be made before arrival since NZ has a formal refugee induction programme. Those who turn up in a New Zealand airport arrival lounge without papers, claiming refugee status, may find themselves put on a return flight to their country of origin or in jail awaiting the outcome of legal proceedings. For those considering long term stay in Christchurch the Canterbury Development Corporation has helpful information on living and working in Christchurch. Stay safe edit The emergency telephone number in New Zealand is 111 . Ambulance, Fire, Police, Coastguard and Marine and Mountain Rescue can all be rapidly contacted via this one, FREE . emergencies only number. This number (or 112 or 911) also works from mobiles - even when there is no credit available and even if no SIM card is present at all 555 can also be called for non-emergency traffic incidents from mobiles. Full instructions are on the inside front cover of every telephone book. 0800161610 - Deaf emergency fax (connects to police) 0800161616 - Deaf emergency textphoneTTY (connects to police) 0800764766 - Poisons and hazardous chemicals emergency 0800611116 - medical advice (Healthline, run by the Ministry of Health) 0800808400 - railway emergencies (KiwiRail Network) Crime and security edit The level of crime in New Zealand is similar to other western countries. Dishonesty offences, such as theft, are by far the most frequent type of crime. Travellers should take simple, sensible precautions such as putting valuables away out of sight or in a secure place and locking doors of vehicles, even in remote locations, as much of this crime is opportunistic in nature. Violent crime in public places is generally associated with alcohol or illicit drug consumption. Rowdy bars or drunken crowds in city centres, or groups of youths in the suburbs, are best avoided, especially late at night and in the early morning. New Zealand has one of the lowest recorded rates of gun crime in the world. There are occasional disturbing high profile media reports of tourists being targeted in random violent robberies andor sexual crimes. These crimes tend to happen in more isolated places, where the chances of the offender being observed by other people are low. The chance of falling victim to such misfortune is still low. Although crime statistics reflect an increase in violent crime, the increase is entirely explained by increased detection of family violence, a key focus area for Police. Tourists are unlikely to be affected, as such crimes usually take place in New Zealanders own homes. The New Zealand Police . a national body, are generally polite and helpful. They regularly conduct drink-drive blitzes, often setting up screening checkpoints all around an area, including all lanes of motorways. Being caught drinking and driving will result in being invited to accompany the officer to a police station, or a roadside Booze Bus for an evidential breath test, blood test, or both. Being found with excess breath alcohol, or refusal to undertake testing will result in an arrest, appearance in Court, with a possibility of time in prison, as well as a hefty fine and disqualification from driving. Fixed and mobile speed cameras as well as hand held and car speed detectors are used frequently. The police do not routinely bear guns. Although all police officers are trained to handle firearms, these are normally openly carried only when the situation requires such weapons, such as an armed offender. Usually, the police carry only batons, offender control pepper spray and tasers. However, first response patrols generally have recourse to firearms locked in their vehicle. Natural hazards edit Severe weather is by far the most common natural hazard encountered in New Zealand. Although New Zealand is not subject to the direct hit of tropical cyclones, stormy weather systems, from both the tropics and the polar regions, can sweep across New Zealand at various times of the year. There is generally a seven to ten day cycle of a few days of wet or stormy weather followed by calmer and drier days as weather systems move across the country. The phrase four seasons in one day is a good description of New Zealand weather, which has a reputation for both changeability and unpredictability. The phrase is also a popular Kiwi song. Weather forecasts are generally reliable for overall trends and severe weather warnings should be heeded when broadcast. However both the timing and intensity of any weather events should be assessed from your own location. You should always seek advice from the Department of Conservation when trekking in alpine areas. There are annual fatalities of both foreign nationals and New Zealanders caught unaware by the weather. There are other natural hazards you may encounter, though far more rarely: Strong earthquakes - New Zealand, being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, sits astride a tectonic plate boundary and experiences large numbers (about 14,000year) of small earthquakes every year, a few (about 200year) are noticeable and the occasional one causes damage and sometimes loss of life. The last big one causing serious loss of life was on 22 February 2011 10 km south east of Christchurch. It was a 6.3 magnitude with the depth a only 5 km, the death toll was 185. The latest quake news is reported by GeoNet 21 . Volcanic eruptions - New Zealand has a number of volcanoes that are classified as active or dormant. Volcanic activity is monitored by GeoNet. There are almost no poisonous or substantially dangerous animals. The katipo and redback are the only two venomous spiders and bites from both species are extremely rare. Serious reactions are uncommon and unlikely to develop in less than three hours, though you should always seek help at your nearest hospital, medical centre, or doctor. The white-tailed spider can also deliver painful bites but is not considered dangerous to humans. No large mammalian predators are present and no large predatory reptiles. Certain species of Weta (an insect, that looks a bit like a huge grasshopper or cricket) can deliver a painful but harmless bite. Stay healthy edit New Zealand has a very high level of ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer, around 40 more intense than you will find in the Mediterranean during the summer. Sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended, especially if you are of Celtic descent. Visiting the doctor will cost about 60 and may vary between practices and localities. The New Zealand public hospital system is free of charge to Australian, British and New Zealand citizens but will charge other nationals for treatment received. An exception to this is in the case of any accident when the Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) will pick up the tab. Travel insurance is highly recommended. New Zealand has high and equitable standards of professional health care comparable with Sweden or Australia. Tap water is drinkable but precautions should be taken against Giardia when tramping. Respect edit Social behaviour edit New Zealanders are courteous in general, although relatively distant, thus are not easily offended. However, if you get the chance to get to know some of them better, a whole new set of complicated social rules comes into play. In general they are a very warm, sociable and forgiving people. However, many New Zealanders (especially those who have not lived in foreign countries for an extended period of time) are unaware of the peculiarities of their culture. Keep these generalisations in mind: Be polite. Always say please and thank you. For example, at a cafe, if you wanted a second fork, it would be considered perfectly ordinary to say to a staff member, Excuse me, sorry, could I please have another fork Thank you. It is polite to offer to help out, for example with washing the dishes after a meal. Your initial offer will likely be be denied, at which point you should immediately ask Are you sure. Offering once and then failing to ask Are you sure is considered cheeky at best, rude at worst. The reverse is true: if something is offered to you, the person offering does not necessarily want you to take it. If staying for more than a few days at someones house, if they are younger than 30-35 it is considered polite to leave a token amount of money, say 20, to cover the power bill, especially if you are the guest at a shared flatapartmenthouse. Speech is often understated. Its all right often means it is the best thing ever, depending on the tone of voice. It was average generally means it was poor. He was a bit rude often means he was extremely rude. New Zealand society is understood by New Zealanders to be classless and egalitarian this is mostly true, and largely functions by avoiding having discussions about money or by showing wealth. New Zealanders, even wealthy New Zealanders, tend to behave in a somewhat frugal manner. Dont talk about or show off your money, property, rent or income. Same-sex marriage became permitted by law on 19 Aug 2013. Mori culture edit Mori cultural experiences are popular tourist attractions, and are enjoyed by many people. However, as with any two cultures encountering one another, there is room for misunderstanding. Some tourists have found themselves more confronted than they expected by ceremonial challenges and welcomes. These are serious occasions. Avoid chatter and laughter until it is clear that you are welcome to do so. There is plenty of time to relax later in the proceedings, for example when the hangi (food) is lifted from the ground. Contact edit Internet edit Internet access is expensive and metered. Its available in cyber cafes and there are many of these in the major cities but avoid cyber cafes without using a trusted and reliable Anti-virus application. Hourly rates are usually in the range of 4-8, with cheaper rates of around 2-4 at cyber cafes within the main city centres. Many public libraries have public Internet access. There may be a charge - although that is changing. The Auckland City Public Library 1gb a day at no charge. Some providers, such as the Christchurch City Library network, offer free access only to some sites such as Google, the BBC and Al Jazeera and those in the. nz top level domain. Nelson Library 22 has unlimited free Wi-Fi and 23 free terminals. The Aotearoa Peoples Network (APN) has been working to bring Internet access (both wired and Wi-Fi) to all libraries and these connected libraries are good places to check your e-mail and do some research. Vouchers for Wi-Fi access can be bought from many Starbucks cafes, and many McDonalds have free Wifi for paying customers. It is becoming more common for Wi-Fi to be provided at hotels and motels using vouchers, but it is seldom free as part of your room rate. Wireless Hotspots are located in many cities and towns all over New Zealand from dedicated Wireless providers from whom you can buy connect time. Many camping holiday parks also have such services available. Both the airport and CBD in Wellington have free Wi-Fi but the airports at Christchurch and Auckland both charge a fee for wireless service in their terminals. Telephone edit New Zealand has a well developed and ubiquitous telephone system. The countrys main phone company, Spark (previously Telecom), claims (as of 2009) to have about 4000 payphones in NZ which can be easily identified by their yellow and blue colours. All of them accept major credit cards and a variety of phonecards available from retailers. You may have to look hard for a payphone that accepts coins. Free Wi-Fi also. The country code is 64 . New Zealand telephone numbers can be looked up online . The emergency telephone number from all telephones is 111 (you may need to use a prefix, usually 1 . to get an outside line from business systems). An emergency services call is normally answered with a voice request to choose Police, Fire or Ambulance respond as appropriate and you will then be switched to the requested service. (Other common international emergency numbers like 112, 911 and 999 may also work, but dont rely on it.) Mobile telephone coverage is effectively only national near urban areas. The mountainous terrain means that, outside these urban areas, and especially away from the main highway system, coverage has huge dead patches. Do not rely on mobile phones in hilly or mountainous terrain - especially in the South Island. Mobile telephone users can call 555 only to report Non-emergency traffic safety incidents, such as a breakdown, road hazard or non-injury car crash, to the Police. Carriers edit There are currently three major mobile carriers in New Zealand, with some sub-brands. Spark operates a 4G and 3G (UMTS) network, nationwide on 850MHz with supplementary 2100MHz in metropolitan areas (the same frequencies as Telstra in Australia and ATampT in the US). Vodafone NZ operates a 4G LTE network on 700MHz, 1800MHZ and 2600MHz frequencies with wide coverage in over 54 centres, a nationwide 3G (UMTS) network on 900MHz with supplementary 2100MHz coverage, and a GSM network on 900MHz2100MHz. Vodafone sell a visitor SIM package for travelers. 2degrees operates a 4G LTE (1800MHz and 700MHz in cetral Auckland) and UMTS (3G) network (2100MHz) in most towns with a population of over 1000, with supplementary GSM coverage provided elsewhere by Vodafone. Skinny Direct In 2016 Skinny Mobile (a no frills provider - wholly owned by Spark) introduced Skinny Direct. Skinny Direct is an online mobile platform offering relatively large data packages, NZ minutes and text in New Zealand, at relatively low prices. Airports and shopping malls will have stores from Spark and Vodafone available for purchasing access and getting information about their networks. Prepay SIM card packs from Spark, Vodafone or 2degrees cost between 5-30, some come with pre-loaded credit. Postal mail edit The national post office is New Zealand Post 23. If you are staying in one place for a while, you can rent a PO Box from them. NZ Post also offer overnight and same day courier services across New Zealand. 24 New Zealand Post ( Poste Restante ), Is available at Post offices across the country. This is an inexpensive service for receiving letters and parcels while you are visiting New Zealand from overseas. 160edit New Zealand Post ( Counter delivery ), Is available nationally at local PostShop and some PostCentre outlets. Use the Counter delivery service if you need a short term mailing address of up to three months. 160edit Postcards cost 50c to send within New Zealand (2-3 days) and 1.90 to send internationally (3-10 days). Letters up to DL size (130mm215235mm) cost the same as postcards within New Zealand and to Australia and the South Pacific, with letters to other destinations costing 1.90 for economy service (10-25 days), and 2.30 for standard service (6-10 days). Media edit TV edit Free-to-air digital television has been rolled out and three of the channels are available in HD. Cable television is not well developed, but direct broadcast satellite technology is available across the nation, with both free-to-air (Freeview Satellite ) and pay television (through the Sky network). One reason often advanced for the continued health, vigour and sheer variety of hobbyist clubs and sport throughout NZ is the mind-numbing banality of most of the Freeview programming. Visitors from Australia and Britain are perplexed by the almost complete lack of documentaries and current affairs programmes and locally produced drama. Even the All Blacks games are not available as they are being played without a seriously expensive Sky subscription. Two exceptions to the low-brow line-up are the Al Jazeera English channel broadcasting news and documentaries and available 24h and Mori Television which often shows non-US films with subtitles at weekends All hotels and motels will have either Freeview or some Sky channels. Teletext no longer provides an information service, but page 801 provides a caption text service for some TV programs which allows hearing impaired people to read subtitles. Radio edit New Zealand has a large number of radio stations, on both AM and FM, with at least one local station and a number of nationwide network stations broadcast in each major city or town. National Radio is a government funded, non-commercial, spoken features style national network with some music. It broadcasts news and detailed weather forecasts, generally hourly, with detailed mountain and marine forecasts a couple of times a day on both AM and FM (around 101MHz FM). Operated by Radio New Zealand . Concert is a government funded, non-commercial, classical music national network. There are a number of FM visitor information stations around the country. This country guide is an outline and needs more content. It has a template. but there may not be enough information present. If there are Cities and Other destinations listed, they may not all be at usable status or there may not be a valid regional structure and a Get in section describing all of the typical ways to get here. Please plunge forward and help it grow
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