I am visiting NZ (South Island only, unfortunately) for about a week's holiday, starting mid-March (only 10 more sleeps to go, as they say). I'm flying in and out of Queenstown. What places should I visit? What should I see? What should I do? What car rental service is good? Any recommended places to stay?
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posted by vidur
on Mar 6, 2013 -
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Trying to find a movie I saw as a kid on HBO in the 1980's. I believe it was set in New Zealand and involved recovering a plane, carrying gold, that had crashed into a lake.
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posted by smoothvirus
on Jan 2, 2012 -
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What's the perfect small Christmas gift for a co-worker (from the U.S.) who's spending 5 months working/traveling in New Zealand.
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posted by victoriab
on Dec 14, 2010 -
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I'd prefer to not fall off a 50 ft cliff in New Zealand while skiing backcountry this August. Besides hiring (the very expensive) guides, how do we find volunteers willing to help us make it back to civilization each day in exchange for beer?
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posted by larthegreat
on Jul 19, 2010 -
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I currently live in Australia, but my boyfriend and I are planning to move to New Zealand in the near future. Unfortunately, I went through a messy divorce so my credit record here in Australia isn't very good. We're moving overseas to leave the rat race behind and ideally have a fresh start, but I'm worried my bad credit is going to follow me.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2008 -
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What is the best way for an American nuclear family (2 adults, kid) to emigrate to New Zealand with permanent residency?
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posted by hal_c_on
on May 30, 2008 -
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New Zealand volunteering: I'm going to New Zealand, and I want to do some volunteering when I get there... any suggestions?
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posted by Helga-woo
on Dec 10, 2007 -
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Does anyone know where I could find a downloadable (preferably free) version of the New Zealand Christmas carol "A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree?"
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posted by samsarah
on Dec 9, 2007 -
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My lovely wife is planning a hiking trip in New Zealand. This will be her first hiking adventure out of North America. Recently she has started to dehydrate her own food for her multi-day hikes. No preservatives, more tasty, less expensive, and all that. Can she pack this in her luggage and expect to clear customs? Thanks in advance for all your help!
posted by HappyHippo
on Aug 11, 2007 -
27 answers
Heading to New Zealand for a year. I feel like I have a good handle on the basics of work and living, but I still have a lot of questions.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 10, 2007 -
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How do i turn some coin without ruining my studies? I'm in the 4th year of my degree which i should have finished a while ago, due to pressure to pay rent each week I've been working a lot, and subsequently failed a lot of papers due to pressures all around. I cant get government support.
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posted by chrisbucks
on Feb 24, 2007 -
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Me, my wife, and our 2 sons (3 and 6) need a peaceful, pleasant, and somewhat inexpensive place to stay for 3 days or so near Auckland, NZ. We will have a rental car. Got any suggestions? (Bonus - what's not to be missed with kids, 'round Auckland, Wellington, and Nelson areas?)
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posted by chr1sb0y
on Sep 25, 2006 -
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Can I get my fiance in the US? I'm a Canadian grad student in the US on an F-1 visa. My fiance is a citizen of New Zealand. We're looking for a way to bring her here that will let her work (we're both far too poor to make things work with an F-2). Right now, her entering the Green Card lottery seems to be the best option, but is there anything we're not thinking of?
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posted by mariokrat
on Jun 30, 2006 -
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Does anyone have any recommendations/horror stories for car rental in New Zealand? We're coming from the US.
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posted by chr1sb0y
on Jun 6, 2006 -
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I would like to go to school (for a PhD in English Literature) in New Zealand and would very much like some advice. [more inside]
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posted by lumiere
on Oct 20, 2004 -
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