Green field in New Zealand with a backdrop of rolling hills.

This fact sheet is for Canadian nationals only. Please note if you are not a Canadian passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

TopicInformation
Travel AdviceTravel advice and advisories for New Zealand
EmbassyEmbassies and consulates | New Zealand (Government of Canada)
Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements for New Zealand (Government of Canada)
Visa InformationNew Zealand Visas (immigration.govt.nz)
Currency ConversionLive Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to NZD
Cultural InsightsHofstede Country Comparison -- New Zealand
Health Information

NaTHNaC - New Zealand (travelhealthpro.org.uk)

Solo Female Travel

New Zealand Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice (solofemaletravelers.club)

Gay Travel IndexGay Travel Index (gayguide.travel)

Emergency Numbers

ServicePhone Number
Ambulance111
Fire111
Police111

Country Facts

CategoryDescription
Capital cityWellington
LanguageEnglish, Maori
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar
Phone Code+64
Internet Code.nz
Time ZoneUTC+13
Drives onLeft
Plug TypesType I
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
Dominant ReligionChristian 44%, other 56%
Significant Dates

February 6 – National Day (Waitangi)