Yes if you intend to hunt by yourself. No if you are being guided or under the supervision of a person holding a current firearms licence. For further inquires look up the police webpage at www.police.govt.nz

If you hold the equivalent to the NZ firearms licence in your country of origin you can apply for a firearms permit upon arrival in NZ. Simply declare your firearm at customs and they will deliver you to the NZ Police Office in the Airport where you will fill out the details for the permit and pay a $NZ 25 fee. To save time visit www.police.govt.

There are no wild bears, cats, snakes and very few poisonous spiders in New Zealand. You can hunt without the fear of being attacked by wild animals, as there are none.

No, our Campers can be driven with a standard full car licence. Each person who wishes to drive would need to bring his or her own valid and original drivers licence. If your licence is not in English, we would need to see a valid international drivers licence.

Remembering that New Zealand seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere and our autumn (fall) is March / April. The red deer roar (or rut) is from mid March and runs to the end of April. I have heard stags roaring in mid-May but this is uncommon. The roar is the best time to hunt as stags can be called into the hunter. Failing this, anytime from mid-February to early August is best if after a stag with it’s antlers still on.

No, you don't need a licence but you do need to complete a Food Premises Registration form (see below) in accordance with Food Premises (Registration) Regulations 1991. Anyone starting a new food business must register with the local authority at least 28 days before doing so. The only exception to this requirement is for Butcher's shops which sell both unwrapped raw meat and ready to eat products. These premises require an annual licence and must comply with additional criteria.

You can legally drive in New Zealand if you have either a current driver's licence from your home country, or an International Driving Permit (IDP). The law here requires all drivers carry their licence or permit when driving. You will only be able to drive the same types of vehicles you are licensed to drive in your home country. Just make sure your driver's licence is current, and if not in English you should bring an English translation with you or obtain an IDP.

International drivers licences are valid in New Zealand, as are the licences from many individual countries.

Come out to the club and talk to an instructor. They will give you a foreign conversion pack which has all the information you need to convert a licence.

Yes! We can put you in front of 20+ Stag a day. Our biggest problem is keeping the hunter from wanting to take the first trophy stag they see.

We have many breeds of deer including, red deer, wapiti (elk) deer, white tail deer, rusa, sambar, sika deer and fallow deer. We also have Chamois and tahr. There is also wild boar (hog), feral goats and small game including possums, rabbits and hares.

Most New Zealand hunters do not hunt turkeys. Combine this with the fact that there are no natural predators (cats, snakes etc) our countryside is literally full of docile turkeys just waiting for you.

At Hunters Paradise New Zealand we cater for all levels of fitness. The wilderness hunting hiking packages require a medium to high level of fitness.

No! This area is part of the Hingol National Park, one of the largest wildlife preservation projects in Pakistan. There are very few deer left in the area (only two around the Mud Volcanoes). Game wardens patrol the area. The sort of people who hunt in national parks generally don’t know how to read, so this portion is redundant, but still if you know any such individuals please stop them. The sainted Pakistan govt.

If you are bringing family we recommend that each member apply for their own NZ entry visa such as a Visitors Visa, Work Visa or Student Visa. This will allow multiple entry should you wish to travel outside of New Zealand and then return again eg. visiting Australia or the South Pacific Islands during your locum term. Please note when completing your NZ Work Visa application form that General Practice is now on the Priority Occupation List (POL).

Some bus tours of New Zealand take only 4 days! This is nowhere near enough time to enjoy even a tiny portion of our country. To have a good look round and take advantage of the scenery, adventure and recreational opportunities we recommend a three week visit. It is generally agreed by our customers that one week in the North Island and two to three weeks in the South Island is ideal. We know that not everyone has this amount of time available to them so we cater for all lengths of stay.

On 1 December 2006 the International Civil Aviation Organization recommended that all countries introduce security measures to limit the quantity of liquids, gels and aerosols that can be carried onboard international flights. It recommended that countries implement the measures by 1 March 2007. Australia implemented the measures for all departing and arriving international flights on 31 March 2007.

We take all our new international students to OPC. This included in your tutorial payment. Many international students also study Year 13 Geography. Geography have many trips around New Zealand including a 5 day study trip to Rotorua.

Most hunts in Alaska are open to anyone with the proper license and harvest ticket, or locking tag in the case of nonresidents. However, where hunter demand is greater than a game population can sustain, hunting is allowed by permit only. Three types of permits are used: drawing, registration and Tier II. Applications for Tier II permits and most drawing permits are accepted only during May.

Yes, but it would be advisable to also obtain an International Drivers Licence. If you take up residence in New Zealand, technically the IDL is invalidated. This may be an issue when trying to obtain insurance cover. When applying for a NZ driver's licence you may be exempt from some of the examination requirements.

You bet ! And at about only 10% or less of the cost of gettting one at a Japanese drivers' licence school. However, for it to be accepted on your return to Japan, you must have had it for three months prior to returning to Japan where you can exchange it for a Japanese licence under international agreements. In New Zealand you can get a drivers' licence at 18 years old.

Between June and October, mainly in the South Island, you may require snow chains on occasion. You are required to carry snow chains on the Milford Road between July 1st and 31st October. easygo Campers can provide chains at a cost of NZ$35/hire

It is a good idea to have a health check and dental check up before you travel. We recommend you consult with either your doctor or a specialist travel doctor at least 8 weeks before you leave for up to date advice on vaccinations and other precautions required for the countries you are travelling to. Remember that you may not always be near a hospital or pharmacist, therefore it is always wise to carry a small medical kit with you in case of emergency.

You'll need to your return or onward tickets and your passport. Additional country entry requirements may include visas, depending on your pasport nationality and destination.

Not necessarily, but it depends on the dive location. Most sites have a variety of different sites to choose from, depending on your level of experience. However some dive sites, because of their location, depth or skills required, are only available to divers with the skills and experience do dive safely. You should bring with you your dive ticket and your dive log as evidence of your skills and experience. Most people bring their own dive mask, snorkel and fins.

The short answer is no, but we cannot strongly enough suggest that you take travel insurance when travelling anywhere in the world. We have a number of different policies available with special coverage for diving in New Zealand. The exception to the rule is for all group dive tours - you must have travel insurance with full coverage for scuba diving to 30 metres to participate in our group dive tours.

If you are studying full time for 12 weeks or more you will need a student visa. For information about visas, and whether you need a visa for studying fewer than 12 weeks, please visit the NZ Immigration Service web site @ www.immigration.govt.nz

Service numbers and service person's name might be found on a service persons headstone, death notice in newspaper or on the reverse side of the 1914-1915 Star. A soldier enlisted 17 August 1914 and was at Gallipoli in the NZ Army Medical Corps and his service number was 3/133A. The Army sometimes doubled up on service numbers, so instead of giving out new ones they added the A.