Passport/Visa Requirements: Citizens of Canada and the U.S. need passports but not visas. Proof of sufficient funds and onward passage are required. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier before departure.
New Zealand's economy is heavily reliant on horticulture and agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has very strict guidelines as to what cannot be brought into the country and zero tolerance for offenders. Read and fill out your documentation on arrival very carefully and honestly. Declaring something does not necessarily mean you will have it confiscated—just checked. You can view the customs form at http://www.customs.govt.nz.
Population: 1,148,000.
Languages: English, Maori.
Predominant Religions: Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic).
Time Zone: 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+12 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
Voltage Requirements: 230/240 volts.
Telephone Codes: 64, country code; 9,city code;
Tourist Offices
Visitors should pick up the
Auckland A-Z Free Visitors Guide, which lists everything you want to know or do in Auckland, from any Information Centre (I-Site). Offices are in the domestic and international air terminals, Viaduct Basin on Princes Wharf, at SkyCity and on Waiheke Island. The guide has many maps and contains discount coupons for restaurants and shops. http://www.aucklandtourism.co.nz
