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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:21:32 PM EDT
Boss called me this morning as I was leaving for work... My usual reaction to such behavior is WTF, what went wrong!? But instead it was an ask if I wanted to travel to New Zealand for work for a week.... the week after next. I said sure, hell yeah, sign me up.
No idea what area, not even really sure who the client is, but I do consulting for software related things, so I'll find out... I'm just going to presume relatively local to Auckland, but who knows. I've never looked in to anything travel related there, but I do know they grow a lot of hops and I like beer, so there's that. I know they have a lot of pretty nature, but I have no idea. I'll probably only get a day or two free, and 20 hours of travel each way, so it is what it is, less asking what there is to do since I'll have limited time, but just things to know about visiting. I know the zoo in Auckland has Tasmanian Devils so I may have to check them out 
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:34:18 PM EDT
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Watch out for ring wraiths, orcs and Shelob.
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:40:15 PM EDT
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I've never been to New Zealand but I've known several people from there and they are the nicest people I've ever met.
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:43:36 PM EDT
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Be careful of the sheep cartel.
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:44:05 PM EDT
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Don't laugh at the natives.
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:45:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:49:53 PM EDT
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they talk funny
there are more sheep there than people you can buy a silencer at the hardware store they drive on the wrong side of the road bum is your butt not a homeless person fanny is vagina dont call them English or Australian Air NZ flies to Antarctica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_New_Zealand_Flight_901 they have hot mud pools |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:52:55 PM EDT
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they talk funny there are moire sheep there than people you can buy a silencer at the hardware store they drive on the wrong side of the road bum is your butt not a homeless person fanny is vagina dont call them English or Australian Slow down, say that again, in English this time please :) |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:53:39 PM EDT
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It's the most beautiful place I've ever seen, and you probably won't want to leave.
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Posted: 1/22/2016 10:56:35 PM EDT
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It's in the southern hemisphere and on the other side of the planet, so everything is upside down there.
Just be ready for that. |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:02:02 PM EDT
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Slow down, say that again, in English this time please :) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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they talk funny there are moire sheep there than people you can buy a silencer at the hardware store they drive on the wrong side of the road bum is your butt not a homeless person fanny is vagina dont call them English or Australian Air NZ flies to Antarctica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_New_Zealand_Flight_901 they have hot mud pools Slow down, say that again, in English this time please :) dont be tellin sheep jokes!! US words and what they mean in NZ rooting = fucking fanny = vagina bum = ass |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:06:28 PM EDT
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You should watch the documentary films "Flight of the Concords" to gain an understanding of the New Zealand culture and peoples
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:06:59 PM EDT
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I'd be trying like hell to get in here and talk to a bunch of the artisans.
No idea where they are exactly, but I'd find out. http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/ 
Probably a crapload of outdoor adventure stuff to do there too. |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:07:37 PM EDT
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You should watch the documentary films "Flight of the Concords" to gain an understanding of the New Zealand culture and peoples or the worlds fastest indian http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412080/ |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:16:21 PM EDT
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You should watch the documentary films "Flight of the Concords" to gain an understanding of the New Zealand culture and peoples or the worlds fastest indian http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412080/ Good movie, I actually rewatched that one 6 months or so ago, I'm kind of a car guys and that one always stuck with me |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:20:37 PM EDT
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Go drive 90 mile beach.
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:28:56 PM EDT
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Enjoy! I had a great month there many years back. I would love to do it again.
For best results, only spend a few days in Auckland. Go travel the island. |
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Posted: 1/22/2016 11:59:11 PM EDT
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It's in the southern hemisphere and on the other side of the planet, so everything is upside down there. Just be ready for that. So the toilets really swirl the wrong way? |
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Posted: 1/23/2016 12:44:11 AM EDT
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It's in the southern hemisphere and on the other side of the planet, so everything is upside down there. Just be ready for that. So the toilets really swirl the wrong way? Nope, well, perhaps if they were built that way. Drink the water, breathe the air, eat the food. Even American franchise restraunts have better food there than in this country. Try to see the west coast of the South Island if you can. The scenery is heart stopping. Accents can be a little hard to understand. Spent the first ten years of my life there. I gotta go back. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 12:44:22 AM EDT
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Awaiting final destination update.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:00:01 AM EDT
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They have terrific hunting there, don't they?
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:01:29 AM EDT
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Beautiful place, but fuck that flight.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:07:13 AM EDT
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The people were so dang nice........it was almost suspicious. Really nice, polite, kind folks. We had a great time
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:08:26 AM EDT
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prostitution is legal, so you shouldn't get bored
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:12:01 AM EDT
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The original Zealand is where it's at.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:14:45 AM EDT
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Learn the haka, it's the normal business greeting.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:16:21 AM EDT
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They have terrific hunting there, don't they? introduce a nearly extinct critter to NZ and in a decade they will be an invasive pest. The game there might not be the biggest critters. But there are never any shortages of things to shoot there. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:22:51 AM EDT
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My brother went there for work once, he had a TV ad shoot for Subaru in the summer and I guess they have snow there during "our" summer, anyway he said you drive down a rural road and residents run out to talk to you, cause they are bored and rarely see a new face.
eta: lotsa sheep |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:25:42 AM EDT
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Visit Mount Doom.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:27:21 AM EDT
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Watch out for ring wraiths, orcs and Shelob. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:37:18 AM EDT
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The liability laws are very limited, therefore, there are many cool "extreme" activities available. Bungy, caving, zip lines, canyoning, jet boats, etc. Lots of fun stuff.
You are going to have a great time. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:37:37 AM EDT
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I spent about 2 weeks on the south island in Christchurch. If you go to Christchurch, PM me and I can tell you where to stay. I could live there easily. Nicest people on earth but they didn't appear to care for the Australians much. Spent a day at Akaroa harbor, bought some jade, drank some good beer and had a great time. Also went down to Timaru.
Many areas I passed through really do look like the pics in National Geographic, it is beautiful. The "All Blacks" rugby team is like religion, get the T shirt or jacket. When they play, everyone is glued to the TV and radio. I have nothing negative to say about it at all. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:46:24 AM EDT
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Thanks all, will update when I land, still don't have flight or hotel info, I should know on Monday where I'm going to be... They usually get us pretty nice places to stay...
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Posted: 1/24/2016 1:47:55 AM EDT
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The liability laws are very limited, therefore, there are many cool "extreme" activities available. Bungy, caving, zip lines, canyoning, jet boats, etc. Lots of fun stuff. You are going to have a great time. My father in law and his brother have been whitewater rafting there. They both said that the water is damn cold, even in their summer. Prettiest place they have ever been to with the nicest people. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:06:47 AM EDT
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Watch for Hobbits and earthquakes.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:11:02 AM EDT
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If you're into rabbit genocide, every easter in Otago they have a search and destroy competition. Last year, the teams wacked 8500 bunnies in a 24 hour period
http://www.odt.co.nz/node/338194 
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:19:59 AM EDT
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FPNI
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:34:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryAh yes, a Lovely walk. This is the same place, with a similar view in summer. [I know it is summer because there is no snow  ]
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:48:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Beautiful place, but fuck that flight. Just gotta go on the right airline. Air New Zealand - they spoil you rotten. Emirates Air is supposed to be pretty good, too. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:50:31 AM EDT
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Is currently daylight until circa 2100hrs here, and you should pack specific to where you're going, the north and south island are very different weather wise.
If you're stuck in Auckland, you're not seeing New Zealand at all... |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:51:59 AM EDT
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Mind your head when visiting the shire. Hobbit ceilings are low.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 2:56:24 AM EDT
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My brother is heading out over there as well. In for updates.
ETA: Women folks? |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 3:03:29 AM EDT
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Out door adventure capital of the world. No shit. There for one week (south island) went skiing, bungee jumping, glacier hiking, paragliding, jet boating, snowcapped riding at the antarctic center, and getting trashed at a bar while watching the All Blacks beat he Springboksi n the last minute in one of the most amazing sports games Iv ever seen, all in a 5 day period. Even their gun laws aren't horrible (considering theit British influences). I would move there tomorrow if I could get a job. Amazing country with some of the friendliest people of earth. Just don't funk with the maories. Seriously.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 3:04:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My brother is heading out over there as well. In for updates. ETA: Women folks? Rumor has it that if you speak nicely to them in Americanese, their panties fall off. |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 3:06:52 AM EDT
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No women folks on this trip
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Posted: 1/24/2016 3:12:36 AM EDT
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They have the world's best rugby team.
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Posted: 1/24/2016 3:25:54 AM EDT
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Just gotta go on the right airline. Air New Zealand - they spoil you rotten. Emirates Air is supposed to be pretty good, too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Beautiful place, but fuck that flight. Just gotta go on the right airline. Air New Zealand - they spoil you rotten. Emirates Air is supposed to be pretty good, too. The Air New Zealand safety briefing is awesome! |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 3:42:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2016 10:13:32 AM EDT
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They have the world's best rugby team. The all blacks? |
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Posted: 1/24/2016 10:15:18 AM EDT
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Yankee Zephyr
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Posted: 1/24/2016 10:45:06 AM EDT
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Just got back from a short vacation. Most of the sites to see are fairly spread out so plan on a couple days if you plan on doing any site seeing. The geothermal springs and mud pits are pretty cool to look at.
Aukland is pretty easy to get around, but the traffic is horrible (the city is now twice the population is was designed for), so plan your hotel where you can walk. As mentioned earlier, the people there are all super nice, and I never had a problem getting directions to places. Business class flight lets you lay down, so the flight over and back wasn't bad, and I will NEVER fly jet star again (used them from Aukland to Sydney). |
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