Information for Travelers to New Zealand
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Visas :
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Only a valid passport is necessary for citizens of most countries
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Immunisations :
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Time Zone :
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UTC plus 12 hours (two hours ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time)
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Electricity :
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240V AC, 50 Hz
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Weights & Measures :
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Metric
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Currency :
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NZ dollar
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Travellers Cheque :
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The currencies of Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Japan can be easily changed in New Zealand.
Major travellers' cheques and credit cards.
Banks will give cash advances on Visa and MasterCard, but for American Express card transactions you must go to an American Express office.
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Credit Cards :
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Tipping :
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Tipping is not compulsory although it has become more widespread in the country.
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Bargaining :
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