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I've recently just bought something from the US and since this is the first time I am buying from another country I was wondering how long it would take for my post to get to the United States and how long it would take for the US package to come to New Zealand.

Airmail/air-freight can take anything from four days to two weeks, it all depends on flight schedules and the customs officers.

This Video has been updated and replaced by Inside New Zealand Travel & Migration DVD No. 4. and the trailer can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZAvbnzb4_I

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It is imposible for a pregnant woman to travel from another country such as new zealand? Do they issue a working visa to pregnant woman? or do they permit a pregnant woman to travel along with her husband who has a job offer in new zealand?

agree with sarahs , you should be fine , ask the doctor

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New Zealand offers stunning landscapes and world-class attractions. New Zealand is bursting with beaches, picnic spots, immaculate lakes, and beautiful remote walks, all waiting to be discovered by you.

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To get the true taste of New Zealand cuisine, the smoky flavor of the traditional Maori hangi is a necessary culinary experience.

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When abroad, I always like to use rail as much as I can because train lines offer an opportunity to see scenery you otherwise wouldn't see because often train lines are more remote than roads; not to mention more comfortable than driving or travelling by bus.

Is it practical to travel via rail in New Zealand, how frequent are services? I would imagine there is better rail infrastructure on the North Island, how is it on the South Island?

Also, what sort of cost as I looking at, and how fast are trains in New Zealand, are speeds comparable to road travel?

Thanks

Actually, despite what Doris says the train that runs from Christchurch to Greymouth (the Tranz alpine) is a world renowned train trip and is considered an amazing experience!
I found the train to be very comfortable and you could purchase amazing food on there too! (devonshire tea, pancakes and maple syrup, big breakfasts etc).
I would say for Scenic purposes both the Tranz alpine and the Tranz Scenic (Christchurch to Picton, via Kaikoura) are a great way to travel in NZ (Haven't been on the Overlander from Wellington to Auckland before)
Also if you are tarvelling on your own this is a MUCH cheaper option than driving. Petrol is over $2.00 a litre now
This sight says it all http://tranzscenic.co.nz/
will give you an idea of prices etc.
In terms of speed, driving would be faster - but thats in large part due to the fact that a train has many more stops. I think they travel at around 90km per hour, speed limit on the open road is 100km per hour, but often when stuck behind trucks, campervans etc you get stuck going 85-80km per hour anyway.

I definetly highly recommend at least doing the tranz Alpine, its amazing and most of the scenery throughout it canNOT be seen from the road by driving

Larry takes you to Auckland, New Zealand to discover some of the off the beaten track places in the diverse city.

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I am going travelling and will be visiting New Zealand for around one month…what is a good route to take for the time i am there?

1 week in the North Island 3 weeks in the South Fly into Auckland take a hire car go to Rotorua Taupo to Wellington 2 nights Wellington drop off carTake the Ferry to Picton pick up another hire car go down the West Coast vi Queen charlotte sounds to nelson out To Able Tasman National Park Kaiter teri Carry on down the west Coast through Franze Joseph Fox Glacier . Some amazing places down South go down to Wanaka and Queenstown You will come across places to divert to and places you will want to stay longer at Go back to Christchurch to fly out