Health
Vaccines
Compulsory vaccinations: none
Recommended vaccinations: hepatitis B, tetanus-diphtheria, chickenpox and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
Health risks
no problem
Doctor consultation fees
between NZD 25 et NZD 50
Quality of public medical facilities
good
Tap water
no problem
Practical information
Capital
Wellington
Major towns and cities
Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin
Official languages
English, Maori
GDP
USD 159 billion
Population
4.4 million
Area
270,534 km2
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Check the exchange rate
Time zone
UTC +12 (+13 in summer)
Country code
+64 +area code +number of the person you are calling
International airport
Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC), Hamilton (HLZ), Rotura (ROT), Wellington (WLG)
Tourism & local way of life
Public holidays
February: national holiday
April : Anzac day
December : Boxing day
Climate
The climate of New Zealand is generally temperate and oceanic over most of the country.
Best time to visit
December to March
Best places to visit
Abel Tasman National Park
Aoraki/Mount Cook
Auckland
Christchurch
Fiordland
Fox Glacier
Marlborough Vineyards
Mount Taranaki
Pancake Rocks
Rotura
Waitomo Caves
Wellington
Housing
approximately 290 $ per week for a 2 bedroomed house in Wellington
Partenaires
: The social network for expats living in New Zealand
: Guides and services for expats living in New Zealand