Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from New Zealand, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
Not registered yet? Sign up now for special offers, community updates and an exclusive 15% discount off all products in our e-shop.
In Emergency
In the case of an accident or serious, time-critical crime, dial 111 to be immediately connected through to the emergency services of the Ambulance, Police or Fire departments. For calls... read more
Women
New Zealand provides a generally safe environment for female visitors. Men and women are treated equally in the workplace and while sexism and episodes of sexual harassment and worse... read more
Children
New Zealand is a child-friendly country. Most motels, hotels and campgrounds offer family rooms and, in the case of some holiday parks, kidzones and child-minding facilities. Restaurants... read more
People With Disabilities
People with disabilities are generally well provided for in New Zealand. Along with priority bays in car parks, there are roadside parking concessions for disabled drivers and a ticketing... read more
What To Wear
Kiwis are a casual lot, more inclined to don shorts and a t-shirt than a two-piece suit. Much of this, of course, is to do with their laidback lifestyle and love of BBQs in the summer... read more
Dos & Don’ts
Smoking is banned in public places, including all shops, bars, restaurants and office buildings, throughout New Zealand. Alcohol bans have been introduced in some town centres and holiday... read more
Crime & Safety
New Zealand is relatively safe in terms of crime and safety. Violent crime does, of course, occur, but according to the latest United Nations survey of crime trends there is less than one... read more
Police
There is more than 10,300 staff in New Zealand Police, of which 75% are police officers (including traffic police, undercover and uniformed officers) and 25% are support staff. Uniformed... read more
Lost & Stolen Property
Contact the relevant company if you lose anything on public transport. Or contact the local police station (anything found in a public area will be taken to the nearest one). Petty crime... read more
