> Visas
Australian citizens and people who hold a current
Australian permanent residence visa or a current Australian resident
return visa do not need a New Zealand visa to enter New Zealand.
Check the Immigration New Zealand web site for for information:
www.immigration.govt.nz/.
> Electricity
Australian electricity supply is 240V, 50Hz. The
connection for appliances is a flat 3-pin plug.
> Language
English is the official language of the
Conference.
> GST
NZ has a GST (Goods and Service Tax). The GST is currently 12.5%
and, in general, costs are quoted GST exclusive. |
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> Customs
For information about customs limits and restrictions
visit:
www.customs.govt.nz.
> Currency
The Currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). To check the current exchange rate visit
www.xe.com.
Credit cards are accepted virtually everywhere and Traveller’s Cheques are also widely accepted. International airports
and major hotels provide money-changing facilities.
> Banks
Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday from
9.30am - 4.00pm. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely
available. |
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