New Zealand
Local time: GMT +12hrs General (from Oct 4 to Mar 20 GMT + 13hrs)
Capital:Wellington.
Language: English, Maori.
Electricity: 230v AC 50Hz.
Int. direct dialling code: 64.
Driving: is on the left. International Driving Permit or UK licence is required, valid for one year.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD 1 = 100 Cents).
Notes: NZD: 5, 10; 20; 50; 100;
Coins:NZD:1, 2; Cents: 5, 10, 20, 50.
Business hours
Banks:9am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday.
Offices:9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Shops:9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday, 9am-12.30pmSaturday
Emergency services
Police, fire, ambulance: 111.
Health
A reciprocal arrangment for medical treatment exists with the UK. For treatment, proof of UK residence is required.
Compulsory vaccinations: none.
Recommended Immunisations: none, however check travellers have up-to-date tetanus and polio immunisations.