(Click a region for more details) |
| January - July: |
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0930 - 1800 |
| Fri: |
0930 - 1700 |
| Sat: |
0930 - 1330 |
| August - December: |
| Mon - Fri: |
0930 - 1700 |
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| Closed on Bank Holidays & Easter Saturday. |
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| Passport, Visa and other useful information call all be found here. If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact our office. |
Passport & Visa
British citizens do not need a visa to visit New Zealand for a stay of up to six months. A full British Passport is required and it should be valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay. |
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Airport Tax
An airport tax of NZ$25 per person is payable on international flights on departure.
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Goods & Service Tax
This is applicable to all purchases and services in New Zealand and is currently 12.5%. Any arrangements you book and pay for in advance through Discover New Zealand already include GST (unless otherwise indicated).
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Time Zones
Situated very close to the International Date Line, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
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Currency
The New Zealand dollar NZ$ (NZ$1=100 cents) is found in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes and coins of $1, $2 and $5 and 10, 20 and 50 cents.
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Tipping
Hotel porters appreciate a small tip and if you are very happy with the service in a restaurant you could add 10% to the bill. There are no service charges added to bills, except in certain establishments on public holidays. |
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Souvenirs
Sheepskin products, woollen goods, greenstone (jade) artifacts, paua (abalone shell) jewellery, woodware, All Black's rugbywear |
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Climate & Seasons
New Zealand’s seasons are the reverse of those of the Northern Hemisphere.
| Spring |
September - November |
| Summer |
December - February |
| Autumn |
March - May |
| Winter |
June - August |
The average summer temperature ranges between 20-30°C and between 10-15° C during the winter.
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Northland