The Kiwi Access Card (Formerly the Hospitality New Zealand 18+ Card)
Do you get an overwhelming feeling of paranoia every time you go out carrying your precious passport as proof of age? Well you, kin
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The Best Phone Plan for a Gap Year in New Zealand
When backpacking in New Zealand, the common consensus is that getting a Prepay SIM or a Prepay Plan are the best options. Unlike in other countries, P
Where to File Your New Zealand Tax Return Online
If you have worked in New Zealand, you will have noticed some income tax deducted from your payslip. Well, did you know you can claim some of that inco
The Best Ways to Send Money to a New Zealand Bank Account
The trip of a lifetime is about to start! To get set up on a New Zealand working holiday or travel experience, whether it’s a few months
New Zealand Gifts That are Too Funny to Ignore
Maybe this list should be renamed 10 Tacky Gifts… But we all know at least one person who would appreciate some New Zealand memorabilia or Kiwiana
Where to Next?
The working holiday visa is an amazing opportunity for a young person to travel to New Zealand and work their way through our great country. However, one year is pretty short. When the
Insurance: We Don’t Like it But We Got to Have it
We know what it’s like; every backpacker tries to save on money. However, they often see insurance as just an extra non-essential cost. In
Using an International Driving Permit for New Zealand
If your driving license is not in English and you want to be able to drive in New Zealand then you need an International Driving Permit! Before le
What is it Like to Travel New Zealand in November?
You’re onto a good thing with the weather in November. With the days getting warmer as this final month of spring approaches summer, the weathe
What is it Like to Travel New Zealand in October?
Spring is in full swing in October in New Zealand! October is a good time to see lambs in the fields, gardens in bloom and the weather is generally go