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Important Links
New Zealand comprises three main islands and is located 1600 kilometres east of Australia. The country is long, 1600 kilometres and narrow, being only 400 kilometres at its maximum breadth. New Zealand extends from latitude 34°S to 47°S. New Zealand leads the world time-wise - 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 19 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). The international country code for telephone purposes is 64
Important
Otago Daily Times
 The leading daily newspaper of southern New Zealand.
CIVIL DEFENCE - Disaster & Emergency Information
A disaster can strike at any time. Work through this checklist NOW with your friends or family and keep it somewhere handy.
Online Conversions
A great source for information regarding conversions. Not only currency rates but also weights, measurements, temperature, speed, just about everything.
World Time
Interactive world atlas that can be centred with a click or by choosing a country. Local time for the country of your choice.
BBC International
Up-to-date news from around the world in 33 languages. Browse the news, sport, radio, TV and weather.
Te Ara
The Te Ara New Zealand Government official online encyclopedia of New Zealand. Explore the origins of New Zealanders - the voyages, the stories of settlements and their rich and diverse heritage.
The Treaty of Waitangi
Providing the concise account of the Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between the British Crown and the New Zealand Maori. Numerous links are available for resource purposes.
Te Puni KoKiri
Maori Directory of News and Events. Calander of Maori news, events, hui, conferences, seminars etc. In both English and Maori language.
Zoom In
Zoom In is the best way to explore New Zealand. You can find addresses and places, great to assist you with planning your visit to this wonderful country.
Driving and Road Safety Information
For detailed information on road safety and driving conditions, please see:
Road Signs and Driving Information:
- English - German/Deutsch - Japanese/Nihongo
New Zealand Customs Service
Rules and requirements for people, goods, etc. entering or leaving New Zealand.
MAF - The Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry
The MAF Quarantine Service seeks help from people to keep New Zealand the "Cleanest and Greenest" place on earth.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Comprehensive information including New Zealand Embassies overseas and other countries Embassies in New Zealand.
Freedom Air
Freedom Air flies direct to Dunedin from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast
Air New Zealand
Fly direct into Dunedin from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch daily, with a number of flights each day.
Intercity Coachlines
Long distance national passenger coach network providing frequent bus services throughout the South Island.
Newmans Coachlines
provide deluxe coach travel services to Queenstown, Te Anau & Milford Sound for independent travellers.
New Zealand Travel & Tourism
Planning a New Zealand trip? Start here. Comprehensive holiday and travel information for both international and Kiwi travellers.
New Zealand Laws
Access to New Zealand laws is just a mouse click away - covering Acts, Regulations and Bills.
This new site will increasingly be an official source of New Zealand legislation.
New Zealand Post
Serving the public since 1845 - information on New Zealand postal services.
Statistics New Zealand
People, Economy, Environment, Census and latest statistics - it's all available here.
Statisphere
An index of official statistics that provide a wide range of New Zealand Government information, economic, social & environmental activities.
MetService
Weather information - today's forecast for New Zealand's cities and regions.
The National Bank
Refer to the National Bank's Business Outlook for up-to-date information on the New Zealand economy.
New Zealand History
Produced by the History Group of the New Zealand Ministry of Culture and Heritage, featuring over 40 multimedia exhibitions. A great resource for students and visitors to New Zealand.
Totally Tourism
Quality New Zealand sightseeing and adventure activities - www.totallytourism.co.nz
Other Interesting Links
Wellington New Zealand
WellingtonNZ.com Official Tourism Website.
Christchurch & Canterbury NZ
The official visitor information website.
Glacier Country Guide Westland NZ
Travel guide to Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers and Westland National Park, a spectacular World Heritage Area. Information on accommodation, attractions, activities, walks, maps and photos.
New Zealand Vacation Planners
Personalized itinerary planning, accommodation, & rental car bookings, custom New Zealand vacations, self drive tours & coach holidays.
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