New Zealand is a wonderful country and should definitely be on everyone’s visit list. However, there are a few things that you should know when you get here that might help things make more sense.
7. There is wifi everywhere
Perhaps this is a phenomenon that is slowly developing elsewhere, but New Zealand seems to be at the forefront of putting wifi strategically in everyone’s body, or at least, that’s how it seems. There is a remarkable amount of free wifi to be had for those looking to scrape by with free internet. The public Link busses that go around downtown Auckland have wifi, the ferries have wifi, the Auckland museum has wifi (and even additional information available for iphone users), and the CBD in Wellington is covered in wifi. This is not to mention all of the cafes, bars, and restaurants that also offer free wifi to their customers. Just order and then exchange a quick wink and a secret handshake with the waiter and you’re set. It’s a huge life saver while on the go. Read more