Travel Visa Information for NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa:
New Zealand & Australia 
For stays up to 6 months to: Holders of passports endorsed British Citizen & other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the United Kingdom
For tourist visits up to 3 months to nationals of: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passports), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay & Vatican City
NEW ZEALAND TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except those persons as mentioned above or those  continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft on the same day without leaving the airport, provided holding confirmed onward tickets & documentation for their onward journey for nationals of the following countries: Bahamas, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau Islands, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu & Venezuela & those continuing their journey to Australia as an immediate or final stop on the same day without leaving the airport, provided holding confirmed onward tickets & documentation for their onward journey
NEW ZEALAND HEALTH: A reciprocal health agreement for medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence such as a UK passport will be required.
There are currently no compulsory vaccinations required.
Recommended immunisations: Hepatitis B.
NEW ZEALAND WEATHER: The far north of North Island has mild winters and warm summers. The rest of the island is slightly cooler. South Island has somewhat lower temperatures throughout the year and is therefore more temperate. The New Zealand Alps are covered in snow throughout the year
NEW ZEALAND MISC:
Location: South Pacific
Local Time: New Zealand (excluding Chatham Island):
From 05 Apr 09 to 27 Sep 09 GMT +12
From 27 Sep 09 to 04 Apr 10 GMT +13
From 04 Apr 10 to 26 Sep 10 GMT +12
From 26 Sep 10 to 03 Apr 11 GMT +13
Chatham Islands:
From 05 Apr 09 to 27 Sep 09 GMT +12¾
From 27 Sep 09 to 04 Apr 10 GMT +13¾
From 04 Apr 10 to 26 Sep 10 GMT +12¾
From 26 Sep 10 to 03 Apr 11 GMT +13¾
Capital City: Wellington
Language(s): English, Maori
Dialling Code: 64
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 111
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit or UK licence required which is valid for 1 year
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD 1 = 100 Cents)