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Population: 1.2 million
Ethnic Groups: 73% European descent, 12% Maori descent, 6% other Pacific Islanders, 5% Asian, 4% others
Religion: Anglican 24%, Presbyterian 18%, Roman Catholic 15%, Methodist 5%, Baptist 2%, other Protestant 3%, unspecified or none 33%
Customs: Visitors to New Zealand over 17 years are not required to pay duty on up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, or a proportionate mix of these; 1.125 litres or 1 litre spirits or liqueurs, and 4.5 litres wine, port or sherry, or 4.5 litres beer. Goods exceeding the allowances must be declared. Prohibited items include concealed firearms, foodstuffs, animals, plants and plant products. Export of Greenstone, Maori antiquities and Paua shells is forbidden.
Languages: English and Maori
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Tourist Office
Address: The Atriumsky City, Auckland Victoria and Federal streets
Phone Number: 09-979-2333
Embassies
US Consulate
Address: 3rd Floor, Citigroup Centre, 23 Customs Street East, between Commerce and Queen Streets
Phone Number: +64 9 303 2724
Canadian Consulate
Address: 48 Emily Pl
Phone Number: 09-309-8516
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