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SHOPPING |
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Shopping hours in New Zealand vary a great deal but
are generally 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Most stores
in cities are open Sundays for slightly limited hours (usually around
10.00am - 4.00pm). Stores catering to tourists are usually open every
day, often with extended hours.
New Zealand has a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 12.5%, which is
charged on almost everything and is typically included in the
displayed price.
Please be aware that unlike many other countries, you cannot claim
back tax on any purchases made in New Zealand. The only solution is to
make your large purchases at duty free stores. To make a 'duty
free' purchase you will need your passport and airline ticket or
boarding pass. |
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DUTY FREE SHOPPING |
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New Zealand has some of the cheapest duty and tax
free shopping in the world. There are duty and tax free stores at
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch international airports, as well
as in many city and tourist centres. It is also possible to make
purchases when you ARRIVE in the country, as well as when you
depart. Make your purchases before you pass through Passport Control.
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Also, please note that before you may enter the
country you must dispose of
ALL food items. The country enjoys a
privileged low-disease state in the world's vulnerable agricultural
market, however we are becoming more and more susceptible due to the
increased volumes of tourists who unwittingly bring in agricultural
diseases. So please, DO NOT bring into the country
any food substances of any kind as it will be confiscated at
the airport! This includes dried food favoured by trampers, biscuits,
salami, honey and especially fruit. Sorry, we must protect our disease
free image which helps us to sell our agricultural products overseas. |
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