NZ TRAVEL TIPS
Is it safe to drink the water?
The water in our cities and towns is excellent and in all cases tap water is fresh and safe to drink. Outdoors, it's always a good idea to boil or treat water from rivers and lakes to be on the safe side.
Will ATM and credit cards work in New Zealand?
All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand and travellers cheques are accepted at hotels, banks and some stores. ATMs (automated teller machines) are plentiful, available 24 hours a day and can be found near banks, at airports, shopping centres and even some petrol stations. Credit and ATM cards can be used in New Zealand as long as they have been enabled for international transactions - check with your bank before leaving home.