Time Zones
New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). In summer we apply Daylight Saving which means that the clocks go forward one hour. This means that in summer we are 13 hours ahead of the UK and just 11 hours ahead in winter. Daylight Saving begins on the last Sunday in September and ends the first Sunday in April. www.timeanddate.com, www.worldtimeserver.com
Postal Services
Currently the cost of posting a letter locally is 50 cents. Around the country you will pay between NZ$1.00 and $1.50 depending on the size of envelope and what class of service you require. You will find post shop locations and useful information such as Christmas mail cut-off dates at the NZ Post website www.nzpost.co.nz.
Postage stamps can also be purchased from booksellers/stationers, dairies (newsagents) and convenience stores.