New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ
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New Zealand is part of Oceania with main city at
Wellington. It's usually ๐ค๏ธ 11.56 ยฐC in New Zealand with a rainfall of ๐ง 130.61 mm. Tipping is usually not expected in New Zealand. Internet speed in New Zealand is on average 9.3 Mbps. In New Zealand you drive on the left side. Its Developed country with a
population of 5M people. The main currency is New Zealand Dollar. The languages
spoken are English and Mฤori. Automatic teller machines are very common in New Zealand. Current travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
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New Zealand Travel Advice
๐ก๏ธ Travel safety
Exercise normal safety precautions
The State of Emergency in Auckland has ended. There's still a National Transition Period in place covering Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Tairฤwhiti and Hawke's Bay regions and the Tararua, Masterton, Carterton and South Waikato districts following Cyclone Gabrielle.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Essential travel details
๐ Plugs
New Zealand uses 230V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type I.
๐ Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are
English and Mฤori
Money in New Zealand
๐ฑ Currencies Used
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (symbol: $), code NZD.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 dollars and 50, 20 and 10 cents.
๐ง ATMs
Automatic teller machines are very common in New Zealand. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
๐โโ๏ธ Tipping
Not expected, but can leave extra tip
Tipping is usually not expected in New Zealand. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small โextraโ tip.
Calling in New Zealand
๐ก Internet
Internet speed in New Zealand is on average 9.3 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in New Zealand is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
๐ฑ Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 36.40 NZD, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: 2degrees (2ยฐ), Spark or Vodafone.
New Zealand uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in New Zealand upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
๐ Calling
To call New Zealand, dial +, then 64 (the country code for New Zealand), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.
For local calls within New Zealand, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 3 .
Driving in New Zealand
๐ฃ๏ธ Road rules
In New Zealand you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 30-60 km/h (18-37 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-100 km/h (49-62 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ Emergency
Universal
911
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911
Ambulance
911
Fire department
911
New Zealand country map
New Zealand travel details
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