Other Services.

Information on New Zealand – visit http://www.nz.com/

Climate
August in the North Island of New Zealand is subject to Winter season. Temperatures range from 9-15 degrees Celsius (48-59 Fahrenheit) with occasional rain.

Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time plus 12 hours.

Currency
New Zealand currency system is based on dollar and cent denomination. Coins are
10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2. Notes are $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

Banks are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. Automatic Telling Machines operate 24 hours a day and accept all major credit cards.

GST of 12.5% is added to all goods and services in New Zealand. GST is included in the price unless otherwise stated. Purchases made in the Duty Free shops are free of GST.

Tipping in New Zealand is not necessary, however if you have found the service (or food) exceptional it is perfectly in order to tip 10% of the total bill.

Car Dealers

Hire Car Companies
For Car, Truck and Van rentals contact:
Budget Rent-A-Car
PO Box 76-183
Manukau City, New Zealand
605b Gt South Road
Manukau City
Phone: +64-9-263-8916
Fax: +64-9-263-8910
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Airline Companies and Airports

Hamilton Airport is located 5 minutes from Mystery Creek Events Centre. It services domestic and some international flights. Air New Zealand flies direct to Hamilton from some Australian Cities.

Auckland International Airport has daily services by all major international airlines to/from Australia and most Asian and European cities. The Rally Office can advise on options to travel from Auckland Airport to Hamilton.

Copy Service
For Colour Copy Service Contact:
Oliver Raman
Zoom Accelerated Digital Print & Design
103 Greenwood Street
Hamilton
Phone: +64-7-846-0380

Maps
Visitors to New Zealand belonging to a motoring club affiliated to the AIT, The World Organisation of Motoring and touring clubs, receive free reciprocal membership benefits. Services offered include the supply of detailed maps, accommodation guides and touring information. Enquiries should be directed to:
A.A Centre, 99 Albert Street, Auckland City, Phone +64-9-966 8919, or
A.A Centre, 295 Barton St, Hamilton, Phone +64-7-958-3600
A.A Centre, 5 Cross Roads, Hamilton, Phone +64-7-853-5091

Mobile Phone (Rental and Service)
You may use your own mobile phone in New Zealand by prior arrangement with your system provider or hire a phone in New Zealand through Vodafone Rental, the Official Cellular Phone Supplier to Propecia Rally New Zealand.

The Cellular Phone Booking Form will be available on our website.

To reserve your rental cellular phone call Vodafone Rental on +64-9-499-8102 or fax on +64-9-499-8104 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Security Companies
For Security Service Contact:
Scott Mudgway or Craig Belchamber
Armourguard
Phone: +64-7-847-8146

Drivers Licence Requirements
Overseas drivers with a non-English licence must carry an accurate English translation or an International Driving Permit (IDP) while driving.

Rally Car and Reconnaissance Car Lease
Rally Drive NZ has a range of lease cars available for Propecia Rally New Zealand. Group N Mitsubishi Lancer Evo available in both left and Right Hand Drive with full support packages available including team management, servicing, parts, and logistics. Testing Facilities and Reconnaissance Cars also available for lease.

For further information contact:
Dale Perry, Rally Drive NZ Limited
Phone: +64-7-847-8777
Facsimile: +64-7-846-6682
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Website: http://www.rallydrivenz.co.nz

Reece Jones Rallysport can offer competitors Rally Car Hire, Service and Event Management. This internationally experienced team has both Left Hand and Right Hand Group N Evolutions. Packages can be arranged to suit individual requirements.

Phone: +64-9-415-0080
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Website: www.reecejones-rallysport.co.nz

Neil Allport Motorsport can provide Event Management and servicing. Rally Cars for lease include Left and Right Hand Drive Mitsubishi Evolutions Group and Ford Fiesta ST cars.

New Zealand distributor for leading motorsport products.

Phone: +64-9-579-0113
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Website: www.namsport.co.nz

Leisure and Recreation Options
Vibrant, diverse and thriving - Hamilton combines all the vigour and energy of a bustling city with a relaxed, easy lifestyle. From the majestic Waikato River to the spectacular Hamilton Gardens to lakes, walkways and golf courses - Hamilton provides the perfect environment for leisure. A melting pot of more than 80 ethnic groups, the city's cosmopolitan flavour is accentuated by its multi-cultural mix of cafes, pubs and restaurants that contribute to an exciting night life.

Check out the www.hamilton.co.nz Explore Hamilton Directory to find a huge range of Hamilton business that offer what you need to get what you want out of the city.