New Zealand
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Take your shoes off at the door, never sit on a table, and a quiet 'cheers, mate' lands better than a loud compliment.
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5 phrases you need in New Zealand
- HelloKia orakee-ah OR-ah
- GoodbyeKa kite anōkah KEE-teh ah-NOR
- PleaseTēnā koateh-NAH KOR-ah
- Thank youNgā mihingah MEE-hee
- Excuse meAroha maiah-ROH-hah my
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Know before you go
money
Cards and paywave work everywhere, prices include GST, and tipping is not expected — what's on the menu is what you pay.
transport
Distances deceive: winding roads turn 200km into a half day. Campervans must overnight in designated spots — freedom camping fines are real.
safety
The real hazards are brutal UV (slip-slop-slap even on cloudy days), sandflies in Fiordland, and alpine weather that flips in an hour — log tramping plans and check Plan My Walk.
etiquette
Biosecurity is sacred: declare all food and outdoor gear at the border, and clean your boots between hikes to protect kauri trees and waterways.
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