New Zealand
Aotearoa
New Zealand is small and English-speaking. Uber works in main cities; renting a car is often necessary outside them.
πRideshare & Taxi
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The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Works in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
πΊοΈNavigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Excellent β also offline maps for road trips.
π±Food Delivery
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Largest food delivery service in US, also Canada and Australia.
Runner-up food delivery in the main cities, behind Uber Eats.
Wide coverage in US, UK, Japan, Australia, parts of Europe and LATAM.
Main food delivery in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and most towns.
βοΈTravel Planning
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Activities, attractions, and SIM cards across Asia. Better than GetYourGuide in Asia.
Useful for booking glacier tours, ferries, and adventure activities.
Is New Zealand one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- I
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type I: Two flat slanted pins + grounding. Used in Australia, NZ, China, Argentina.
Same plug as Australia.
Tipping
Tipping is not part of the culture and is never expected; service staff are paid a fair wage. You may leave a little extra for exceptional service, but it is entirely optional.
CurrencyNZD
Etiquette and scams to know
β Do
- Respect MΔori culture; a hongi (pressing of noses) is a traditional greeting on a marae
- Remove your shoes before entering homes and many marae buildings
- Treat the land and nature with care; 'leave no trace' is taken seriously
- Be friendly and informal but avoid bragging; modesty is valued
- Clean hiking gear and declare outdoor equipment to protect against biosecurity threats
- Show respect at sacred MΔori sites and follow any local protocols or restrictions
βDon't
- Do not sit on tables or surfaces where food is placed, which offends MΔori custom
- Avoid touching someone's head, considered tapu (sacred) in MΔori culture
- Do not bring undeclared food, plants, or soil through customs; biosecurity fines are steep
- Avoid confusing New Zealanders with Australians or making jokes at their expense
β οΈ Common scams to know
- Overpriced or unlicensed tour and accommodation bookings made through unofficial websites
- Rental-car operators charging for pre-existing damage; photograph the vehicle before driving off
- Online holiday-rental listings that don't exist, taking deposits up front
- Occasional inflated 'tourist' pricing for activities sold by street touts rather than official operators
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