New Zealand Campervan advice -- anyone done NZ by campervan? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher on Nov 11, 2009 - 17 answers

It's a common enough question, what should I do on my holidays in New Zealand? But we're not regular folks so finding good information has been difficult. We have 10 days in late October and we fly in and out of Auckland. We're Australian but well traveled and will most likely stay on the North Island unless some compelling information arises. We've hired a campervan and intend to travel about and camp where we can. Maybe a bed and breakfast or two. Though we are on a budget the main goal is to relax and enjoy the scenery rather than try and cram in too much. [more inside]
posted by dinoworx on Sep 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Birthday surprise from far away - I need help with ideas for a friend in NZ. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Five days in New Zealand, starting from Christchurch and visiting Wellington somewhere in the middle. How can I narrow down my options for fabulous things to see and do? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Aug 12, 2009 - 18 answers

Looking for advice regarding Chinese imports. Importing products into New Zealand from a number of suppliers - is there a service that would act as an intermediary for me? [more inside]
posted by mhjb on Jul 27, 2009 - 3 answers

How much has where you grew up determined your personality? How important is location? Those who grew up in New Zealand, how much has its culture and limitations shaped you? Children of expats, how did having expat parents influence you? Any Americans in NZ want to tell me why they are raising their children there? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Nursing in New Zealand vs. nursing in the US? [more inside]
posted by supercrayon on Jun 14, 2009 - 2 answers

What are the most eccentric, unusual travelogues of or guides to New Zealand — especially the North Island, and especially Auckland/Wellington — around? [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall on Jun 13, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I sell a fairly small number of t-shirts and/or stickers in Australia? [more inside]
posted by Stylus Happenstance on Jun 12, 2009 - 3 answers

Where can my daughter get her MacBook hard drive fixed in Christchurch NZ?
posted by nax on May 30, 2009 - 6 answers

I've been studying abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand since early January. The semester is wrapping up quickly and I have a pretty undemanding finals schedule, leaving me with June to do more or less whatever I want minus two exams for which I have to be in Christchurch. What should I make sure I see in New Zealand before jetting back to the States in July? [more inside]
posted by thebabelfish on May 28, 2009 - 6 answers

When it is time to pack up and go home? I am at a standstill trying to decide on whether it's time to go home to visit and refuel, or to keep living the Australasian dream. Family is important to me and I'm worried about my grandma. [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on Apr 22, 2009 - 26 answers

Tell me everything awful about New Zealand. [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Apr 13, 2009 - 66 answers

I'll be in New Zealand for two weeks (Apr 5-19), flying into and out of Wellington but spending my time traveling around the South Island. How much time should I spend in Wellington at the beginning or end of the trip? Should I head straight for the ferry, or is it worth spending a few days exploring Wellington and its surroundings?
posted by Dasein on Mar 17, 2009 - 15 answers

Should I get my PADI certification now in New Zealand or next month when I'm on vacation in Thailand? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on Feb 19, 2009 - 13 answers

What are some major department stores or online stores in New Zealand? [more inside]
posted by slopepheasant on Feb 3, 2009 - 13 answers

Is it feasible to go to work in New Zealand for June-September period this year? If not, is it possible to go anywhere? [more inside]
posted by SamuelBowman on Feb 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Honeymoonfilter. Anyone have experience going on a campervan trip in New Zealand? [more inside]
posted by chugg on Jan 15, 2009 - 17 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I buy a travel adapter THAT WILL POWER MY LAPTOP in other countries? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Dec 19, 2008 - 14 answers

What will prescription medications cost an uninsured US resident who is buying them in New Zealand? [more inside]
posted by moonlet on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm going to New Zealand- tell me everything!! [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Nov 9, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me identify this Australia baiting NZ advert from the 80's [more inside]
posted by dasfreak on Oct 22, 2008 - 3 answers

What are your favorite smallish New Zealand towns? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Oct 22, 2008 - 14 answers

Can I negotiate my new wage with the temp agency I'm hired through? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2008 - 7 answers

How to pack for one year? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on Jul 22, 2008 - 17 answers

Why is it good to travel and work in another country? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on Jun 25, 2008 - 25 answers

Advice for going to New Zealand on a working holiday visa? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on May 28, 2008 - 3 answers

I live in the Southeastern US and I want to travel to New Zealand for a while (or permanently). The catch is that I'm pretty phobic of flying. I've done it many times around the US, but never for such a long flight. Is there a way to travel by boat (or mostly by boat) from the US to New Zealand? I have heard people say one can get temporary jobs or stay on freighters delivering cargo, but my google-fu is clearly not good enough.
posted by grahamux on Apr 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me to figure out a budget for some fairly extravagant backpacking travel. [more inside]
posted by Planet F on Apr 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a video clip of the "Loyal" TV ad campaign that ran in New Zealand during the America's Cup against Alinghi last year. There are plenty of copies of the original Dave Dobbyn version but I'm looking for the one with NZ'ers holding hands across the nation etc. YouTube and Goo have failed me. Any clues?
posted by media_itoku on Mar 28, 2008 - 2 answers

Where in the South Pacific should we go for our honeymoon? [more inside]
posted by Grither on Mar 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me put together a soundtrack for our two-week New Zealand road trip! [more inside]
posted by intermod on Feb 11, 2008 - 23 answers

Young New Zealand girl seriously wants to go to George Washington University to study a Masters of Forensic Science next year. That's all I know. That's pretty much all she knows .....but she wants to know more. What should she know? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Jan 26, 2008 - 14 answers

My wife and I are *finally* going to go on our honeymoon and we're aiming for mid-March. We live in Tokyo and we're thinking of going to New Zealand. Assuming we have a week (or perhaps shorter, like 5 full days), what could we do in NZ? How's the weather? North Island or South Island? Can we get around either island by train/bus easily or is renting a car a better idea? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Dec 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Can I send homemade sealed raspberry jam from Canada to Japan and New Zealand? [more inside]
posted by remi on Dec 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Looking for recommendations of great New Zealand movies, tv, books, music, etc. Would be best if it is available in the US, but if not, it's not a dealbreaker. [more inside]
posted by wsquared on Dec 14, 2007 - 24 answers

What links New Zealand (University of Auckland), Surfing, Diving, Engineering and island hopping together? more inside [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Nov 3, 2007 - 11 answers

I need to get my GED but I'm abroad. [more inside]
posted by supercrayon on Oct 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Where does somebody with a mouthful of rotten and broken teeth get it fixed in New Zealand (Auckland)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 2, 2007 - 3 answers

Flathunting: How do I convince people that I'm the perfect new flatmate for their established flat? [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks on May 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me not miss anything on my "once in a lifetime" trip through southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand! [more inside]
posted by antifuse on Mar 28, 2007 - 25 answers

What imperishable, edible, uniquely American treats might a New Zealander find irresistable? [more inside]
posted by dudiggy on Mar 5, 2007 - 59 answers

I want to find a job in Australia or new Zealand. But I'm Canadian, in Canada. How do I do it? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Jan 30, 2007 - 15 answers

New Zealand song filter: I love the Mutton Birds' haunting "White Valiant," but I have no idea what it means. Can any Kiwis (or Kiwi-music enthusiasts) tell me what the song is about?
posted by Admiral Haddock on Nov 20, 2006 - 8 answers

How much does it cost to see a denist in Auckland, New Zealand? Is the university dental clinic really cheaper or should I shop around? [more inside]
posted by shelleycat on Nov 14, 2006 - 4 answers

Been to New Zealand's Chatham Islands? [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered on Aug 4, 2006 - 5 answers

I recently discovered loose leaf tea. Can anyone recommend some brands/flavors that they like? [more inside]
posted by supercrayon on Apr 26, 2006 - 34 answers

Suggestions for outdoor kids games at a large family reunion? [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Mar 27, 2006 - 17 answers

Name that song filter: 1990s, female artist, line "...into the quagmire" [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered on Jan 30, 2006 - 7 answers

How do I do a convincing New Zealander accent? And how do I do a convincing Australian accent? And how do I manage to not make them sound the same?
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Jan 27, 2006 - 22 answers