Making the most of Port Chalmers
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
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Money
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar. A few traders, particularly in tourist destinations, accept foreign currency. The approximate conversion from US dollars to NZ dollars is US$1=NZD1.30.
Automatic teller machines (ATMs), called 'the hole in the wall' locally, are available in just about every town.
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Staying connected
English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language are New Zealand's official languages. English is universal and uses Commonwealth, or "British", spelling.
The emergency telephone number for New Zealand is 111.
Public Internet access is available at many libraries, usually subject to a charge.