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Information for your first few days

There are many things that wil be different for you when you first arrive in New Zealand. So to help you settle in, we’ve included a few hints on some important topics.

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  • Banking

  • Emergency numbers

  • Food and wine

  • Goods and Services tax

  • Tipping and service charges

  • Internet cafes

  • Public telephones

  • Post Office

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  • Night life in New Zealand

  • Shopping

  • What to buy

  • Accident Compensation Scheme

  • Smoking

Page Last Updated: 05 Sep 2011
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