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  FCO's travel advice & alerts (fco.gov.uk)<\/h2><\/div>

  • New Zealand<\/a><\/h3><\/li>

    • If you are visiting remote areas of New Zealand, make sure that your journey details are known to local authorities or friends\/relatives before setting out. Weather conditions can quickly become treacherous, especially in winter. See Local travel.<\/a>
      
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    • Motor vehicle insurance is not a legal requirement in New Zealand. This is because New Zealand law has removed the right of accident victims to sue a third party in the event of an accident. See Road travel.<\/a>
      
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    • There is a low threat from terrorism. See Terrorism.<\/a>
      
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    • Around 280,000 British nationals visit New Zealand every year. Most visits are trouble-free. See Consular assistance statistics.<\/a>
      
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    • There is no British representation on the Cook Islands, or the islands of Niue or Tokelau. You should contact the New Zealand High Commission New Zealand High Commission<\/strong><\/a> if you need consular assistance on the Cook Islands or Niue. If you need consular assistance on Tokelau, contact the British Honorary Consul in Samoa.<\/a>
      
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    • Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance<\/strong><\/a> before you travel.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","script":"$().ready(function() {$('#Destination_info div.infSection a.minMax').click(function() {\tvar relVal=$(this).attr('rel'), cookieVal='min';\tvar cookieName='minmax_' + relVal;\tif ($(this).hasClass('min')) {\t$(this).addClass('max').removeClass('min');\t} else {\t$(this).removeClass('max').addClass('min');\tcookieVal='max';\t}\t$(this).parent().next().slideToggle('fast');\t$.cookie(cookieName, cookieVal, { expires: 7, path: '\/' });\treturn false;\t});});"}