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SHOPPING New Zealand is much like it is in other western developed PAGE 3 countries. There are modern Population | Time | Visas shopping malls, department History stores and specialty shops. In PAGE 4 addition, small mom and pop Language stores specialize in woolen items, crafts, and local food items. PAGE 5 Climate Visitors to New Zealand are often PAGE 6 delighted to find a wide range of The Land locally crafted souvenirs to choose PAGE 7 from that are not only a memento The People of their visit but are truly useful, like handmade wooden bowls, CUSTOMS PAGE 8 Travelers to New Zealand over 17 years do not have to pay duty on 200 Currency | Credit Cards candleholders, glassware, and cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, or a proportionate mix of these; Changing Money | Tipping one-of-a-kind crafted jewelry. Be Safety & Crime prepared for lots of sheepskin 1.125 liters or 1 liter spirits or liqueurs, and 4.5 liters wine, port or sherry, or 4.5 liters beer. Goods exceeding the allowances must be products made into clothing, PAGE 9 declared. Personal effects not dutiable include items such as jewelry, Communications | What to Pack luggage, footwear, belts, and Health & Vaccinations accessories. binoculars, portable radios, prams, camping equipment, cameras and video cameras. Prohibited items include concealed firearms, foodstuffs, PAGE 10 A favorite souvenir, the Hei Tiki animals, plants and plant products. Shopping | Customs | Etiquette necklace, is often referred to as PAGE 11 'Tiki '. 'Hei' means to wear around It is forbidden to export Greenstone, Maori antiquities and Paua shells Food & Drinks ones neck. (unless they are products manufactured from such shells). Quarantine procedures mean that strict bio-security regulations are in place at PAGE 12 immigration points into the country. It is illegal to import most Culture & The Arts | Religion The Tiki necklace is regarded as a good luck charm when worn and foodstuffs, and care should be taken when importing wood products, golf clubs and shoes (which may have soil and dirt attached), and items in some areas is also regarded as a made from animal skin. The immigration arrivals card has full details. fertility symbol. ETIQUETTE Greetings in New Zealand are casual, often consisting simply of a handshake and a smile. Never underestimate the value of the smile as it indicates pleasure at meeting the other person. Table manners are Continental-hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating. New Zealanders can be somewhat reserved, especially with people they do not know but once they develop a personal relationship, they are friendly, outgoing and social. At first it is best not to appear too forward or overly friendly. PHOTOGRAPHS It is polite to ask permission before taking photographs, Some people may take offense. 10