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New Zealand

Wellington

Normal Precautions
CapitalWellington
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyNZD · New Zealand dollar
TimezoneUTC-11:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2026-04-29
Risk Level1 / 4
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Exercise normal precaution in New Zealand . New Zealand is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for New Zealand to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Emergency

Ambulance

ambulance

111

Fire

fire

111

General Emergency

general emergency

111

Police

police

111

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

ek-SKYOOZ mee

Excuse me

how MUCH

How much?

eye WANT too BUY

I want to buy

noh

No

PLEEZ

Please

WARE iz

Where is...?

yes

Yes

Greetings

HEL-oh

Hello

THANK yoo

Thank you

Emergency

help

Help!

US Embassy

Consulate

Wellington

29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand

+64-4-462-6000

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