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Cheap transport

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	The cheapest form of transport is of course [[:hitch:New Zealand\|by thumb]].		The cheapest form of transport is of course [[:hitch:New Zealand\|by thumb]].

	If the thumb option is too risky or too unreliable for you - New Zealand, like many other countries around the planet is starting to build up a range of different online hitchhiking / rideshare websites. That way you can organise a ride with someone before you leave and share travel costs; or if you are driving but petrol is getting too expensive - offer some rides and save fuel costs yourself that way. It's not only great for the travel cost savings but also for the community aspect. It is much more fun to travel with likeminded people than sit in the back of the bus! :) There's a bunch of rideshare sites to choose from broader international sites like [http://www.hitchhikers.org/ HitchHikers]; or more tailored local sites, including a new fusion site [http://www.cooreea.co.nz/ Cooreea], that caters not only for rideshare but also for other shared transport for example your sporting gear or extra luggage you'd like to have transferred to another town while hiking/tramping. It also offers a trust system where you can leave feedback for people you have dealt with which makes it an attractive ~~aternative~~ to hitching where you never know what the person is going to be like you're catching a ride with. Another, more traditional rideshare site is [http://www.jayride.co.nz/ Jayride] (formerly [http://www.hitch.net.nz/ Hitch.net.nz]) ..there are others listed [http://www.nzs.com/travel/transportation/car-pooling/ here]		If the thumb option is too risky or too unreliable for you - New Zealand, like many other countries around the planet is starting to build up a range of different online hitchhiking / rideshare websites. That way you can organise a ride with someone before you leave and share travel costs; or if you are driving but petrol is getting too expensive - offer some rides and save fuel costs yourself that way. It's not only great for the travel cost savings but also for the community aspect. It is much more fun to travel with likeminded people than sit in the back of the bus! :) There's a bunch of rideshare sites to choose from broader international sites like [http://www.hitchhikers.org/ HitchHikers]; or more tailored local sites, including a new fusion site [http://www.cooreea.co.nz/ Cooreea], that caters not only for rideshare but also for other shared transport for example your sporting gear or extra luggage you'd like to have transferred to another town while hiking/tramping. It also offers a trust system where you can leave feedback for people you have dealt with which makes it an attractive alternative to hitching where you never know what the person is going to be like you're catching a ride with. Another, more traditional rideshare site is [http://www.jayride.co.nz/ Jayride] (formerly [http://www.hitch.net.nz/ Hitch.net.nz]) ..there are others listed [http://www.nzs.com/travel/transportation/car-pooling/ here]

	[~~http~~://~~intercitycoach~~.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provide New Zealand's national transport network with over 140 services to more than 600 destinations nationwide. They also offer NZ's most flexible transport pass [~~http~~://www.~~flexipass~~.co.nz Flexi-Pass] which can be used on the Interislander ferry between the North and south Islands.		[https://www.intercity.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provide New Zealand's national transport network with over 140 services to more than 600 destinations nationwide. They also offer NZ's most flexible transport pass [https://www.intercity.co.nz/bus-pass/flexipass/ Flexi-Pass] which can be used on the Interislander ferry between the North and south Islands.

	~~The cheapest bus fares may be available through~~ [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~nakedbus.com Naked~~ Bus]~~. If you book~~ in ~~advance you can find bus tickets from $1 on many routes through both~~ the ~~north~~ and ~~the south island. HELPFUL HINT: You are~~ more ~~likely to find $1 fares on shorter routes. For example if you~~ are ~~wanting~~ to ~~travel Christchurch to Picton try two separate bookings: Christchurch - Kaikoura and Kaikoura - Picton rather than Christchurch - Picton~~.		[https://skip.travel Skip Bus] operates cheaper express bus service across major cities in the North Island, like Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Wellington and more services are expected to be launched.

	Loads of companies sell bus passes that can be used to get all over the country, but these aren't always worth the money (they aren't cheap), especially considering how easy it is to hitch here. The bus companies such as Magic, KiwiExperience and Stray, all try to organise your activities and ~~accommadation~~ - they can make you feel like you're on a school trip, and they will ensure that you feel like a tourist.		The cheapest bus fares may be available through [http://www.nakedbus.com Naked Bus]. If you book in advance you can find bus tickets from $1 on many routes through both the north and the south island. HELPFUL HINT: You are more likely to find $1 fares on shorter routes. For example, if you are wanting to travel Christchurch to Picton try two separate bookings: Christchurch - Kaikoura and Kaikoura - Picton rather than Christchurch - Picton.

			Loads of companies sell bus passes that can be used to get all over the country, but these aren't always worth the money (they aren't cheap), especially considering how easy it is to hitch here. The bus companies such as Magic, KiwiExperience and Stray, all try to organise your activities and accommodation - they can make you feel like you're on a school trip, and they will ensure that you feel like a tourist.

	For cheap internal flights check [http://flightbookings.airnewzealand.co.nz/vgrabview/en_NZ/ AirNZ Grab A Seat]		For cheap internal flights check [http://flightbookings.airnewzealand.co.nz/vgrabview/en_NZ/ AirNZ Grab A Seat]

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	In addition to sexual assault being illegal, Sexual Harassment is also against the law. Under the Human Rights Act two types of sexual harassment are prohibited. They are:		In addition to sexual assault being illegal, Sexual Harassment is also against the law. Under the Human Rights Act two types of sexual harassment are prohibited. They are:

	1. A request for sex together with an implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or a threat of detrimental treatment.		1. A request for [[sex]] together with an implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or a threat of detrimental treatment.

	2. Sexual behaviour, language or visual material which is unwelcome or offensive and either repeated or significant enough to have a detrimental effect on the person subjected to it.		2. Sexual behaviour, language or visual material which is unwelcome or offensive and either repeated or significant enough to have a detrimental effect on the person subjected to it.

Luna1 at 06:34, 24 April 2014

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	[[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] are the biggest cities. [[Wellington]] is the capital. The major International Airports are located in [[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] with smaller international airports in [[Queenstown]], [[Wellington]], [[Palmerston North]], and [[Dunedin]].		[[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] are the biggest cities. [[Wellington]] is the capital. The major International Airports are located in [[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] with smaller international airports in [[Queenstown]], [[Wellington]], [[Palmerston North]], and [[Dunedin]].

	The official languages are [http://www.korero.maori.nz/ Te Reo Māori] and ~~English~~.		The official languages are English, [http://www.korero.maori.nz/ Te Reo Māori] and New Zealand Sign Language.

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Robyt: adding interfamily links

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			[[trash:New Zealand]]
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Robyt: Robot: Cosmetic changes

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Luna1 at 23:38, 7 December 2012

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	[[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] are the biggest cities. [[Wellington]] is the capital. The major International Airports are located in [[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] with smaller international airports in [[Queenstown]], [[Wellington]], [[Palmerston North]], and [[Dunedin]].		[[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] are the biggest cities. [[Wellington]] is the capital. The major International Airports are located in [[Auckland]] and [[Christchurch]] with smaller international airports in [[Queenstown]], [[Wellington]], [[Palmerston North]], and [[Dunedin]].
	~~There is a wikipage for [[New_Zealand_new_member_welcome_kit\|New Zealands new couchsurfing members]]~~

	The official languages are [http://www.korero.maori.nz/ Te Reo Māori] and English.		The official languages are [http://www.korero.maori.nz/ Te Reo Māori] and English.

Luna1: /* General tips */

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General tips

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	*Most shops open at 9am and close at 5pm. Shopping malls have late night (9:00pm) closing on Thursday and Friday evenings. Malls are open Saturdays and Sundays but many other shops will be closed Sundays (and possibly Saturdays after 1:00pm.) Most grocery stores are open until 9:00 or 10:00pm and all the major cities have 24 hour convenience stores.		*Most shops open at 9am and close at 5pm. Shopping malls have late night (9:00pm) closing on Thursday and Friday evenings. Malls are open Saturdays and Sundays but many other shops will be closed Sundays (and possibly Saturdays after 1:00pm.) Most grocery stores are open until 9:00 or 10:00pm and all the major cities have 24 hour convenience stores.

	*The NZ ~~customs~~ are very strict: ~~do not keep~~ any food/organic product with you, ~~they won~~'t ~~enter the country anyway~~. Ensure your boots, bicycle and camping gear is free of mud or soil from another country before you arrive. Be prepared to spend some time at the airport waiting to go through biosecurity and customs upon arrival.		*The NZ BioSecurity checkpoints are very strict: If you have any food/organic product with you be sure to declare it on your BioSecurity declaration card. If it is a prohibited import (and you have declared it) it will be taken off you without any fines, however, if you don't declare food items, etc and they happen to be forbidden you will receive an instant fine of $200. Ensure your boots, bicycle and camping gear is free of mud or soil from another country before you arrive. Be prepared to spend some time at the airport waiting to go through biosecurity and customs upon arrival.

	==Internet==		==Internet==

Luna1 at 09:51, 11 November 2009

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	==Cheap transport==		==Cheap transport==
	~~[[Image:Elsa_amylin_kiwi_experience.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|[[Elsa]]'s and [[amylin]]'s Kiwi hitching experience, from [[Christchurch]] to [[Nelson]]]]~~
	The cheapest form of transport is of course [[:hitch:New Zealand\|by thumb]].		The cheapest form of transport is of course [[:hitch:New Zealand\|by thumb]].

Guaka: {{IsIn|Oceania}}

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	In the summer time, it is essential to book huts in advance. You can check bookings with the [http://doc.govt.nz/ Department of Conservation]. You should also ask them about camping possibilities. Hut prices will differ depending on the tracks. You can also buy a One Year Hut Pass.		In the summer time, it is essential to book huts in advance. You can check bookings with the [http://doc.govt.nz/ Department of Conservation]. You should also ask them about camping possibilities. Hut prices will differ depending on the tracks. You can also buy a One Year Hut Pass.

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