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Essential apps for

New Zealand

Aotearoa

English & MฤoriNZD4 apps

New Zealand is small and English-speaking. Uber works in main cities; renting a car is often necessary outside them.

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Power & Plug

TypeI
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

Same plug as Australia.

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Tipping

Tipping is not part of the culture and is never expected; service staff are paid a fair wage. You may leave a little extra for exceptional service, but it is entirely optional.

๐Ÿš–Rideshare & Taxi

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Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

Works in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธNavigation & Maps

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Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Excellent โ€” also offline maps for road trips.
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๐ŸฑFood Delivery

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DoorDash

Largest food delivery service in US, also Canada and Australia.

Main food delivery, often paired with Uber Eats.
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โœˆ๏ธTravel Planning

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Klook

Activities, attractions, and SIM cards across Asia. Better than GetYourGuide in Asia.

Useful for booking glacier tours, ferries, and adventure activities.
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Briefing

What to know before you go

โœ“ Do

  • Respect Mฤori culture; a hongi (pressing of noses) is a traditional greeting on a marae
  • Remove your shoes before entering homes and many marae buildings
  • Treat the land and nature with care; 'leave no trace' is taken seriously
  • Be friendly and informal but avoid bragging; modesty is valued
  • Clean hiking gear and declare outdoor equipment to protect against biosecurity threats
  • Show respect at sacred Mฤori sites and follow any local protocols or restrictions

โœ•Don't

  • Do not sit on tables or surfaces where food is placed, which offends Mฤori custom
  • Avoid touching someone's head, considered tapu (sacred) in Mฤori culture
  • Do not bring undeclared food, plants, or soil through customs; biosecurity fines are steep
  • Avoid confusing New Zealanders with Australians or making jokes at their expense

โš ๏ธ Common scams to know

  • Overpriced or unlicensed tour and accommodation bookings made through unofficial websites
  • Rental-car operators charging for pre-existing damage; photograph the vehicle before driving off
  • Online holiday-rental listings that don't exist, taking deposits up front
  • Occasional inflated 'tourist' pricing for activities sold by street touts rather than official operators
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