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COMMUNICATIONS Telephone Country code: 64. Public telephones are available in PAGE 3 post offices, hotels and shops displaying a telephone Population | Time | Visas History unit sign. To call New Zealand from the USA/Canada dial 011 + 64 + City Area Code + Phone Number. PAGE 4 Language Mobile Telephone PAGE 5 Roaming agreements exist with most major Climate international mobile phone companies. Coverage is PAGE 6 good in major towns and cities throughout the country, The Land with sporadic coverage in rural areas. If visiting between May and September, pack warm winter garments and layer your clothing. PAGE 7 The People Internet Smart casual clothes are acceptable at most PAGE 8 Internet is available throughout much of New Zealand restaurants and nightspots. And men are generally Currency | Credit Cards and it has become a part of everyday life for many. not expected to wear suits and ties, except in a few Changing Money | Tipping Safety & Crime of the most formal bars and restaurants in the cities. Post New Zealand is renowned for its outdoor activities, PAGE 9 The New Zealand Postal Service, commonly referred to so make sure you take swimming gear, hiking Communications | What to Pack Health & Vaccinations by its acronym, NZPost has a reputation of being shoes, trekking trousers/shorts, sun hat and reliable and efficient. Post Office hours typically 8:30am sunglasses, as well as plenty of sunscreen. PAGE 10 - 5:00pm Monday Through Friday. Shopping | Customs | Etiquette PAGE 11 Media HEALTH Food & Drinks The Media of New Zealand is vibrant with a relatively There are no health risks associated with travel to PAGE 12 low amount of censorship, although there is censorship New Zealand. New Zealand's accident Culture & The Arts | Religion of sexual content, political expression, and violence. compensation scheme (ACC) covers emergency Much of the media, including television, radio, and treatment for visitors, but health insurance is print are foreign owned with Australian news and recommended to cover any additional charges and entertainment conglomerates having the most impact. for those not entitled to free emergency treatment. Those intending to participate in adventure ELECTRICITY activities, such as bungee jumping, white water rafting, etc should ensure that their travel insurance Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. Oblique flat blade covers these types of activities. plugs are standard. DRUGS WHAT TO PACK Prescription drugs - It is recommended to travel New Zealand is typically an informal place so pack with prescriptions for any drugs you are required to casually for comfort. travel with for your personal health. Famous for having four seasons in one day; our advice if you are travelling even in the summer is to pack a light jacket or pashmina shawl just in case the weather turns cooler or, if you're visiting higher altitudes. You S O U T H P A C I F I C can also expect some rain, so include a light rainproof jacket or coat. 9