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.New Zealand (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Carolyn Bain, George Dunford, Korina Miller, Sally O'Brien, Charles Rawlings-Way

September 01, 2006
The previous editions (see other reviews) may have been great, but the new Sept 2006 version is a real disappointment. Just used it for 3 weeks in NZ. For years I have used Lonely Planets. They give you information. Something has gone wrong with this NZ one. Far too much is the worst sort of travel writers' gush. Far too little is the sort of info LP are otherwise justly famous for. A real shame - lets hope LP are going to quickly revise and re-write it. Meanwhile, I'd suggest checking out the alternatives.
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.A Rough Guide Map New Zealand (Rough Guide Map)
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by: Rough Guides

July 31, 2003
I have used this map for two trips around NZ, and will use it again for my third trip later this year as it is still in great condition considering the daily folding and unfolding that you inevitably do as you travel the length and breadth of this fantastic country. As it is small and lightweight it is ideal just to tuck in your suitcase or backpack no need to carry a big bulky map around.

A must for any NZ traveller, at a reasonable price.


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.The Rough Guide to New Zealand (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Laura Harper, Anthony Stephen Mudd, Paul Whitfield

September 28, 2006
This book was invaluable during my travel around the islands. I thoroughly recommend it. The advice on hostels and hotels was spot on and became my bible for deciding where to visit and what to do. I also heard from others I met travelling that they rate it over other similar guide books as they are more `frank' about their advice on the standards of places to stay.
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.AA Road Atlas New Zealand (AA Road Atlases)
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by: Automobile Association (Great Britain)

September 01, 2005
I won't go into too much detail of the content of the atlas as the previous review has done that excellently. What I would like to say though is that having used this atlas it is actually much more than just a road map. It has so many places of interest and things to do in it that it could be the only book you need to plan your trip. I would really recommend finding places to go from this atlas and avoiding the large crowds at the places listed in travel guides. Obviously this is also an ideal road map for if you driving on your holiday and has plans of many major cities (and smaller ones). Get yourself this Atlas and save the trouble os getting a travel guide too. You won't be disappointed by this.
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.New Zealand (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Charles Rawlings-Way

September 19, 2008
I won't go into too much detail of the content of the atlas as the previous review has done that excellently. What I would like to say though is that having used this atlas it is actually much more than just a road map. It has so many places of interest and things to do in it that it could be the only book you need to plan your trip. I would really recommend finding places to go from this atlas and avoiding the large crowds at the places listed in travel guides. Obviously this is also an ideal road map for if you driving on your holiday and has plans of many major cities (and smaller ones). Get yourself this Atlas and save the trouble os getting a travel guide too. You won't be disappointed by this.
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.A Land of Two Halves: An Accidental Tour of New Zealand
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by: Joe Bennett

May 03, 2005
This is a great book. My kiwi wife has always told me going to Invercargill is no good idea. Now I understand why. Joe Bennet writes short sentences, underscoring the puns. That can be irritating, but I find it's great. Reading this book as a New Zealander may be hard going on your national pride, though. This book is more fun than Where Underpants Come from
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.Emigrating to New Zealand: An Independent Guide (How to): An Independent Guide (How to)
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by: Steve Horrell

May 26, 2006
After reading such positive reviews from others I decided to purchase this book.
Yes it is a comprehensive guide on the whole emigration process. Yes it did get me to think about a few things I had not considered e.g. is it cheaper to take my fridge/freezer than purchase a new one there?
However I was surprised that this book gave me no further insight into the NZ immigration process than what I had already learnt online, which either means I've done a pretty good job of my research or that this book isn't worth purchasing unless you are going to use it as a starting point.
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.The Rough Guide to New Zealand (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Tony Mudd, Paul Whitfield, Laura Harper

September 01, 2008
After reading such positive reviews from others I decided to purchase this book.
Yes it is a comprehensive guide on the whole emigration process. Yes it did get me to think about a few things I had not considered e.g. is it cheaper to take my fridge/freezer than purchase a new one there?
However I was surprised that this book gave me no further insight into the NZ immigration process than what I had already learnt online, which either means I've done a pretty good job of my research or that this book isn't worth purchasing unless you are going to use it as a starting point.
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.New Zealand (Eyewitness Travel Guide)
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by: Kate Hemphill

August 01, 2008
I browed the 2003 edition of this book from my local library and thought that is was good. I liked the layout (still do) thought that it had a lot of useful information mixed in with pictures. So when a 2008 edition came out I though great I will have the most up to date information with some added pictures. Or so I thought when I got the book I found that it is nearly identical to the 2003 one. There is only one extra page of information in the history. Flicking though the remainder of the pages I found that they are all the same, same pictures, some of the maps have been re coloured, and most of the text is identical too. The only thing I could see that was different is the back part that had a longer list of places to stay and eat. So all in all I am happy with ... Read More:
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.New Zealand (Eyewitness Travel Guide)
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from: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd

July 21, 2006
I browed the 2003 edition of this book from my local library and thought that is was good. I liked the layout (still do) thought that it had a lot of useful information mixed in with pictures. So when a 2008 edition came out I though great I will have the most up to date information with some added pictures. Or so I thought when I got the book I found that it is nearly identical to the 2003 one. There is only one extra page of information in the history. Flicking though the remainder of the pages I found that they are all the same, same pictures, some of the maps have been re coloured, and most of the text is identical too. The only thing I could see that was different is the back part that had a longer list of places to stay and eat. So all in all I am happy with ... Read More:
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