Clubrooms Open Weekly
Our Clubroom are open on Friday evenings, complete with a bar and canteen facilities from 7:30pm onwards. Entry free for members (please remember to bring along your card!) and $5.00 for non-members. Open to all!
VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS)
ADS Members are very welcome to make most use of NZ Relay's VRS at our office. We have two equipment (one X-Lite & one D-Link) available to Members free of charge during these times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 1pm. No appointment required. For further details about VRS, please click www.nzrelay.co.nz
Hire Our Premises
If you are interested in hiring our Clubroom or meeting room for that function, meeting or conference, please do get in touch with us with your requirements and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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Introduction to New Zealand New Zealand is a country of spectacularly beautiful landscape - vast mountain chains, deep, clear lakes, sweeping coastlines, hissing geysers and boiling thermal pools, dramatic fiords and lush rainforests – making New Zealand a special and unique destination. New Zealand's diverse natural landscape offers the best of both worlds to travellers and is a country for all to enjoy no matter what their desire – it is a haven for those seeking peace, relaxation and rejuvenation while also acting as playground to those seeking adventurer and thrills. A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation ensures an ideal year-round holiday destination. Visit the New Zealand Government travel website for more information. And remember that New Zealand has lots to see and do, so make sure you plan plenty of time for your visit. Give at least a few weeks to enjoy the full beauty of New Zealand. Visa requirements If you want to immigrate to New Zealand, or visit us, then you should read through the following information about what you need, what you can bring into the country, and additional costs. Passports All visitors to New Zealand must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave the country. Visa Exemptions You do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are:
Visa Waivers
Currently travellers from more than 50 countries do not require a Visitor's Visa for stays less than three months. You do require:
To find out if your country qualifies for a visa waiver, check out the Visiting New Zealand section of the New Zealand Immigration Service Web site, where you'll find a list of all eligible countries and other useful visa information. Your travel agent, airline or nearest New Zealand Embassy will also be able to advise you if you require a visa. British citizens and other British passport holders who have evidence of the right to live permanently in the United Kingdom may be allowed to stay in New Zealand for up to six months. Visitor's Visa Applications If your country is not on the visa waiver list, or you wish to stay longer than three months, you will need to apply for a Visitor's Visa. You can download application forms from the New Zealand Immigration Service Web site, or contact your nearest New Zealand Embassy. Study and Work Visas The New Zealand Immigration Service also has information on work, business or student visas. If you are interested in studying in New Zealand, check out the Web sites in the Language Schools and Student Study section of this Web site. Immigration If you're thinking about living permanently in New Zealand, read the Migration section of the New Zealand Immigration Service Web site. It contains a brief summary of immigration requirements and information on obtaining a residence application pack. International Gateways New Zealand's international airports are at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Some flights from Australia also land at Hamilton, Palmerston North, Queenstown and Dunedin. Arrival Cards Every person arriving in New Zealand must complete the arrival card handed out on the aircraft. Customs Comprehensive advice for travellers is available on the New Zealand Customs Service Web site. Agricultural Restrictions and Quarantine New Zealand's agricultural industries are free of many insect pests, and plant and animal diseases common elsewhere in the world. We put a lot of effort into minimising the risk of these being introduced at ports and airports. Heavy fines may be imposed on people caught carrying prohibited materials. On arrival visitors should place any questionable items, particularly fruit, in the bins provided. You will find details of restricted items on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Web site. Domestic pets such as cats and dogs also pose disease and pest risks, and entry requirements are strictly enforced. Import requirements for live animals differ according to the country of origin, so please check with your nearest Embassy before attempting to bring your pet to New Zealand. Other Prohibited Items You should not bring the following items into New Zealand:
Duty Free Goods Visitors to New Zealand may purchase duty-free goods, which are not subject to local taxes, from airport duty free shops on arrival and departure. Duty-free stores in downtown Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will deliver purchases to aircraft departure lounges. Apart from your own personal effects and as long as you are over 17 years of age, you are allowed the following duty-free concessions: 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, or 50 cigars, or a mixture of all three weighing no more than 250 grams 4.5 litres of wine or beer (six 750 milliletres bottles) and one 1125 milliletres bottle of spirits, liqueur or other beverages Goods up to a total of NZ$700 are free of duty and tax, but goods in excess of this may attract both duty and tax Check out the full duty free goods allowances before you arrive in the country. Departure Tax A tax of NZ$22 - NZ$25 has to be paid at the airport when you leave New Zealand. Please note that this tax is not included in your ticket price. |
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