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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
About the Series
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Map of New Zealand
Chapter 1 First Impressions
Chapter 2 Overview of the Land and History
From North Cape to the Bluff
Climate
Environment
The Big Picture
Chapter 3 People
A Land of Plenty
New Zealand versus Australia
Living Upside Down
Maori and Pakeha
City and Country
Young and Old
Religion
Social Security
Welfare
Chapter 4 Fitting In
Public Behaviour
Queuing
Smiling
Greetings
Attire
Occasions and Celebrations
Making Friends
Clubs, Associations and Classes
Pets
The Social Round
Hatched, Matched and Despatched
Chapter 5 Settling In
Special Requirements for Non-New Zealanders
Leaving the Airport and Onwards
What (Not) To bring
Settling In
Furnishing a Home
Homestays
Getting Around
Buying a Car
Shopping
Post Offices
Banking
Telephone Directories
Telecommunications
The System at Your Disposal
Medical Care
Education
Chapter 6 Food and Entertaining
Getting Fed and Watered
The Maori Hangi
Pies and Grub
New Zealand Cooking—How To?
Drinking Water
Alcohol
Table Etiquette
Chapter 7 Enjoying New Zealand
Getting Informed and Entertained
Museums
Nightlife
Being Part of the Entertainment
Recreation and Sport
Hobbies
Tourism
Festivities
Fairs and Festivals
Chapter 8 Learning the Language
Watch Your Language
Kiwi Slang
Chapter 9 The Business Scene
Call Me Bill
The Nerds are Your Friends
Red Tape Can Be Fun
Income Tax
All Work and No Play
Chapter 10 New Zealand at a Glance
Acronyms
Famous People
Places of Interest
Culture Quiz
Do’s and Don’ts
Glossary
Resource Guide
Further Reading
About the Author
Index
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