Location: South Pacific
Local Time: New Zealand (excluding Chatham Island):
GMT+12
From 25 Sep 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT +13
From 30 Sep 12 to 07 Apr 13 GMT +13
Chatham Islands:
From 25 Sep 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT +13�
From 02 Apr 12 to 29 Sep 12 GMT +12�
From 30 Sep 12 to 07 Apr 13 GMT +13�
Capital City: Wellington
Population: 4.40 million
Area: 357,021 square km, square miles.
Language(s): English, Maori
Dialling Code: 64
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 111
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit or UK licence required which is valid for 1 year
Electricity: 230V AC 50Hz
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: NZD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: NZD: 1, 2. Cents: 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1630 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1730 (some local arrangements & Sun opening)
Public Holidays
2012
Note: If these dates fall on a Sat/Sun, another day may be given in lieu. Provinces may also observe respective anniversary days as a public holiday.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. Smoking is no longer permitted in any public place. On social occasions be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Service charges are not applied, tips are not necessary
