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. Goods purchased and taken with you will be subject to GST. Many camping holiday parks also have such services available. 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. You may have to look hard for a payphone that accepts coins. This is a list of New Zealand disasters by death toll, listing major disasters (excluding acts of war) which occurred in New Zealand and its territories or involved a significant number of New Zealand citizens, in a specific incident, where the loss of life was 10 or more. [1] As a result, New Zealand has very stringent building regulations. The expiry date will be written on the inside of the car window sticker. You can also try the backpackers car market [5] where there are usually people selling their cars off cheaply. A driver license or passport, from your home country, will suffice. Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington airports have timetabled buses to the airport. Severe weather is by far the most common natural hazard encountered in New Zealand. In 2005, the Māori Party was formed, in part in response to the Government's law on the Foreshore and Seabed but also to promote an independent Māori perspective at a political level. The Christ Church Cathedral was arguably New Zealand's most iconic building before much of it crumbled in an earthquake 10 years ago. 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. Small tsunami waves were seen, but little damage was apparent hours later. The phrase is also a popular Kiwi song. Letters up to DL size (130mm×235mm) 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). You can bring your own bike, as well as hire a bike in some of the larger cities. Tucked in behind is the country's highest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook. Felt strongly in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, Felt throughout lower & central South Island, Felt throughout southern & central South Island, Felt throughout upper South Island; part of sequence, Felt upper South Island, widespread damage in the Hurunui district, Felt in the East half of the North Island, Felt in Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Auckland, Felt strongly in Gisborne and eastern Bay of Plenty, Felt throughout lower North Island, damaging in Hawke's Bay, Felt throughout North Island and upper South Island, Struck offshore, 65 km east of Martinborough, Largest known Northland earthquakes (doublet); localised chimney damage, Caused damage in Wellington; similar to 2013 Cook Strait, Localised chimney damage east of Hamilton, Widespread chimney damage in southern suburbs of Dunedin, Damage in Taranaki; felt throughout central New Zealand, Damaging shock in a swarm lasting from August to December 1976, Damaging in Wellington; felt throughout central New Zealand, Damaging in Te Anau & Queenstown; felt throughout South Island, Felt in upper South Island; widespread landsliding, Triggered from the M 6.7 Arthur's Pass event, Felt throughout North Island and upper half of the South Island, Felt strongly throughout central New Zealand. 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. Items that must be declared include: any kind of food; any plant material; any animals, animal material or biological specimens; dirty or soiled sports gear, footwear, and used camping gear and anything that may have been in contact with soil, been used on a farm or has been used with animals. The quake was 10 kilometres deep and the shaking was unnoticeable close to the quake", "Magnitude 7.1, Fri Mar 5 2021 2:27 AM: Technical", "Earthquakes: Tsunami warning after shallow magnitude 8.1 Kermadec Islands quake", Geonet: NZ's geological hazard monitoring system, Simulation of a Magnitude 8.4 Megathrust Quake in New Zealand, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_earthquakes_in_New_Zealand&oldid=1010615272, All Wikipedia articles written in New Zealand English, Articles with failed verification from April 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Apparently a large shallow earthquake followed by aftershocks. For more information, check the list of Visa Free Countries. 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. Nelson Library [16] has unlimited free Wi-Fi and 23 free terminals. These restrictions are designed to prevent the introduction of foreign animal and plant diseases and pests. 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. There are other natural hazards you may encounter, though far more rarely: 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. It can be viewed very negatively by New Zealanders as being made to 'pay twice', or as a form of bribery. Evidence rests on a single report that has so far not been verified, Doublet earthquake: damaging in Oamaru & neighbouring settlements, Felt throughout North Island, Strong in Wanganui, Felt through North Island, chimney throughout Tairawhiti, Felt throughout Upper half of the South Island, Felt throughout lower half of the North Island, Felt throughout North Island & upper South Island. While some systems are quite informal, others have trust systems which give greater security when choosing a ride. With a population of nearly 4.5 million in a country larger than the United Kingdom, many areas are sparsely settled. There are a number of local burger chains as well, Burger Wisconsin and Burger Fuel are both worth trying. Recording more than 14,000 earthquakes a year (with only about 150 usually felt) schoolchildren regularly undertake earthquake drills as in Japan. It is not uncommon, especially on the South Island, to experience four seasons in one day. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872, coupled with political manoeuvring and the spread of European diseases, broke Māori resistance to Pākehā land settlement, but left lasting grievances. 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. Do not rely on mobile phones in hilly or mountainous terrain - especially in the South Island. Another region where mountain meets water with striking effect is Fiordland National Park where steep, densely forested mountains rise from the sea. Trains are more suited to tourists as they are more scenic and more comfortable than other forms of travel. 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. 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. At the very top-end, helicopter transfers and private jets help the luxury traveller move between the lodges they've chosen for their visit. Flat whites are probably the most popular. 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. Several tour operators incorporate cycling, with tours such as Pedal Tours as well as specialist cycle tour companies like Adventure South and Natural High. 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. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, NZ prices include GST (Goods and Services Tax, or sales tax) of 15%. Per capita, that's probably the highest in the world. On the spot fines of $400 are issued for not declaring controlled items. There are a number of commercial camping grounds around the country, as well as camping sites within all of the national parks. These mainly appear in rural areas. Māori is available as a language to study in at many educational institutes. 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. In addition to the usual ways to look for a car (newspapers, accommodation noticeboards, car markets etc) New Zealand's biggest on-line auction website Trademe [3] has many listings. Avoid chatter and laughter until it is clear that you are welcome to do so. 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. Waipara in North Canterbury specialises in Riesling and Pinot Gris. When the six British colonies federated to form Australia in 1901, New Zealand decided not to join the federation. The winds seem to be stronger around the equinoxes. The following things need to be checked in order to safely purchase a vehicle in New Zealand: When you sell a vehicle it is very important to go to a Postshop outlet to record the transfer otherwise any subsequent speeding fines, parking tickets, etc will be recorded in your name. Bottled water, both flavoured and unflavoured, is available in most shops. 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. 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. Traffic drives on the left in New Zealand. Most coffee styles, cappuccino, latte, espresso/short black, long black, flat white, vienna etc, are usually available. HelpX, which is similar to WWOOF but is not restricted to just organics, originated and has its largest country network in New Zealand. The level of crime in New Zealand is similar to other western countries. New Zealand operates a simplified tax system that tends to collect more tax than people need to pay because employers pay their worker's tax when they pay their workers. Once again though, a cold front and its accompanying south winds can give you a taste of winter at any stage. Note: The Discover credit card is accepted by a limited number of merchants in Auckland. Although many people believe that they can collect all their tax back when they leave the country, this is not true. There are several sailings daily between Wellington and Picton, but be prepared for a delay or a change in sailing times if the weather is stormy. The prospect of nuclear armed US warship visits meant that its Parliament enacted anti-nuclear legislation in the mid-1980s. You can book on-line, by telephone, or through a travel agent. Do not think you can get away with bringing items in by not making a truthful declaration, all hand and checked luggage will be x-rayed on arrival and checked with specially trained sniffer dogs as part of the entry procedures. 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. A number of companies offer inclusive self-drive holidays with rental car & accommodation, pre-set itineraries or customised to suit your interests. 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". Nelson certainly enjoys some of the best weather in New Zealand. British diplomatic posts charge £50 to process a New Zealand visa application and an extra £70 if Immigration New Zealand requires the visa application to be referred to them. Cycle tourists especially will rarely need to pay for camping, only for showers and laundry. The quake hit just after midnight on Monday (11:02 GMT … Always be prepared for a change though. It is best to check with local tourist information centres for up to date information on park access. Aftershocks are not included, unless they were of great significance or contributed to a death toll, such as the M 6.3 2011 Christchurch earthquake and the M 7.3 aftershock to the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake. 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. When hiring a bike you should be supplied with a helmet. However there are a number of small differences. 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). Take care when and where you indulge in public. If you are another national entering NZ as a visitor, student or temporary worker, you must present a passport valid either for at least 3 months beyond the date you intend to depart NZ, (or for 1 month beyond the date you intend to depart NZ if the issuing government has consular representation in NZ that is able to issue and renew travel documents - you should check with your passport issuing authority before travelling). If you have difficulty with the arrival card, most airline staff are able to assist you before arrival. New Zealand often adds an adventure twist to nature: it's the original home of jet-boating through shallow gorges, and bungy jumping off anything high enough to give a thrill. 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. L & P or Lemon & Paeroa is a sweet carbonated lemonade style drink said to be "world famous 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). Many public libraries have public Internet access. Checking for debt is an easy process as a central register is kept. Where the institution arranges accommodation for students older than age 18 the code of practice applies to their accommodation situations also. Canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes. 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. Police can instruct you to empty bottles and arrest you if you do not comply. While some areas of New Zealand are flat, most tourists cycling in New Zealand will find that they need to be able to cope with long periods of cycling up hills, especially in the Coromandel. 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. There are air-side amnesty bins available to cater for accidental importation. 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). Buses are a relatively cheap and environmentally friendly way to get around New Zealand; however, services even between major towns are usually only once per day. Remember to ride on the left. There are currently three major mobile carriers in New Zealand, with some sub-brands. New Zealand is a long way from anywhere else in the world, so for most visitors, the only practical way to enter New Zealand is by air. His two ships stopped to take on fresh water in Golden Bay, but were attacked by Māori and four of his men and several Māori were killed there - causing him to name it "Murderer's Bay". Being a foreigner means that your New Zealand income is subject to local income tax at the fullest levels. Coffee houses are a daytime venue in many of the larger cities and tourist destinations. When the weather turns cold and wet in the east, to the west of the mountains it will be fantastic. 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. 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 westerly/north westerly winds. Sailing - New Zealand has produced many world-champion yachties and is the only country apart from the US to have won and successfully defended yachting's ultimate prize, the America's Cup. If you want to have a extended holiday in New Zealand, and you would prefer to have your own transport it may be cheaper to buy a car or van and resell it just before leaving. Visiting the doctor will cost about $60 and may vary between practices and localities. Most roads in New Zealand are quite narrow and winding (when compared to the highways of the USA), and travelling a long distance in a bus can be a safe and relaxing way to travel. 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. If you are in New Zealand for an extended period of time, the website Trademe provides a similar business model to overseas giant Ebay. 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. Tourists are unlikely to be affected, as such crimes usually take place in New Zealanders' own homes. New Zealand has one of the lowest recorded rates of gun crime in the world. [10]. The Nelson Tasman region in the South Island is particularly rich in WWOOFing possibilities. 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. There are almost no poisonous or substantially dangerous animals. The police do not routinely bear guns. 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. Wellington: One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings across the ocean and forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate coastal areas Friday. Hunting - several species of deer, wild pig (wild boar), tahr, chamois, goat, wallabies (they are protected in Australia but a pest here), game birds. On 26 May 1840, the new settlement at Port Nicholson was struck by the first of a number of earthquakes and tremors. Scuba diving and snorkelling, especially down to the sunken, Skiing and snowboarding including heli-skiing Queenstown. 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. Auckland, with a population of around 1.5 million people, is the largest city in Polynesia. the vehicle has not been stolen. Being so remote, New Zealand has very unique plants and animals. This is an inexpensive service for receiving letters and parcels while you are visiting New Zealand from overseas. Offering once and then failing to ask "Are you sure?" 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. 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake On 3 February New Zealand’s deadliest earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, devastated much of Napier and Hastings. 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The Chatham Islands, 800km (500 mi) east of Christchurch, keep Chatham Islands Standard Time (CIST) by adding twelve hours and forty-five minutes to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) resulting in UTC+12:45. The national post office is New Zealand Post [17]. 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. "It's all right" often means it is the best thing ever, depending on the tone of voice. Lying on the margin of two colliding tectonic plates (the Pacific and Indo-Australian), earthquakes are common, particularly in the southwest of the South Island and in the central North Island, and the North Island's scenery is marked by several active and dormant volcanic cones. However, as with any two cultures encountering one another, there is room for misunderstanding. 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. Most events occur along the main ranges running from Fiordland in the southwest to East Cape in the northeast. International quality hotels can be found in the major cities. Secondary schools are also called high schools (generally Years 9-13) and colleges (generally Years 7-13). To get your car between the North and South Islands you will need to take a ferry across Cook Strait. Airports and shopping malls will have stores from Spark and Vodafone available for purchasing access and getting information about their networks. Text is available under [http://wikitravel.org/shared/Copyleft Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0] images are available under [http://wikitravel.org/shared/How_to_re-use_Wikitravel_guides various licenses], see each image for details. Hackett. A safe rule of thumb is to pay all tax demands and not seek claims for redress on any matter. The shock was felt throughout New Zealand but centred on the Murchison area, where it caused massive landslides. You will need to fill in the IRD number application form, and provide a photocopy of a passport or New Zealand birth certificate. The style is somewhat different to the English style: chips tend to be crisper, and vinegar is never used as a dressing. is considered cheeky at best, rude at worst. More information about seasonal fruit picking work can be found at Pick NZ [13]. The others are largely restricted to flights from Australia. Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Whilst you may not end up driving this year's latest model the advantage is that the smaller car rental firms can be substantially cheaper, so leaving you more money to spend on the many exciting attractions New Zealand offers. If you are intending to work in New Zealand you should obtain a work permit along with any tourist visas you might apply for. There is a wide range of backpackers accommodation around the country. These mountains often shelter eastern parts of the country from an onslaught of westerly winds and rain. Sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended, especially if you are of Celtic descent. 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. Information for earthquakes before 1840 are later estimates. In particular, potential visitors with criminal records or who have been refused entry to or deported from any country should check with Immigration New Zealand if they need to apply for a visa. These are serious occasions. Couchsurfing is popular in New Zealand with most major centres sporting active forums and groups as well as having hosts all around the nation. The … 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. You have as much chance of being picked up by another tourist as a local, particularly in tourist areas. Cabin baggage and personal scanning is routinely conducted on services from the major airports that have jet landings. For some New Zealanders their unfamiliarity with tipping can make them ill-at-ease with it when travelling in countries where it is practised. The reverse is true: if something is offered to you, the person offering does not necessarily want you to take it. A search of the words 'gaystay new zealand' will bring up the appropriate information. Due to its large Polynesian and Melanesian expatriate communities, New Zealand has extensive direct flight options to and from South Pacific nations such as Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands. 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 Zealand's west coast. Outdoor and adventure activities include: English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages of New Zealand. Few of these giants are left (a result of overlogging), but a visit to the Waipoua Forest in Northland will afford a glimpse. 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). Some tourists have found themselves more confronted than they expected by ceremonial challenges and welcomes. As a customer you are seen as wasting a shopkeeper's time because it is assumed that they have priced the good at a reasonable price and as a shopkeeper you would be wasting the customer's time if you overpriced the item expecting customers to haggle. 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. 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 you're feeling brave. 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. Nine of the best are listed below (in alphabetical order); you'll find many more as you browse our pages! Travel insurance is highly recommended. 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.
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