去新西蘭留學，不僅要學習課堂知識，也有必要了解當?shù)氐娘L土人情。新西蘭人的生活方式與西方人的生活方式相似，但也有它的特點。新西蘭政府為留學生、新移民和游客提供實用手冊，以幫助理解當?shù)亓曀?。具體情況和出國留學網小編來看看吧。
New Zealand fast facts
--Useful facts about New Zealand for international students.
新西蘭基本概括
——為國際生提供的關于新西蘭的有用信息
What is a kiwi?
The kiwi, New Zealand's national bird, is a flightless bird with hair-like feathers and a long, slender beak that it uses to pull worms and insects out of the ground. Found only in New Zealand, kiwi are active at night in the wilderness areas of the country. New Zealanders often refer to themselves as Kiwis, and the term is also used as a short form for the famous kiwifruit. On the stock exchange, the New Zealand Dollar is referred to as “The Kiwi”.
什么是幾維鳥?
幾維鳥是新西蘭的國鳥。幾維鳥不能飛行，羽毛呈發(fā)狀，有細長的喙，用于將蠕蟲和昆蟲從地里拖出。幾維鳥只有在新西蘭才看得到，夜間活躍，出沒于郊野。新西蘭人經常自比為幾維鳥。kiwi一詞也被用為kiwifruit(獼猴桃)的縮寫形式。在證券交易所，新西蘭貨幣用The Kiwi指代。
Wildlife
There are no snakes or dangerous wild animals in New Zealand, making it safe for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities.New Zealand has a wealth of native birdlife and some interesting marine life, including fur seals, dolphins and whales.
野生生物
新西蘭沒有蛇，也沒有危險的野生動物，因此游客可放心享受戶外活動。新西蘭本土鳥類眾多，也有一些有趣的海洋生物，包括海豹、海豚和鯨魚。
Climate
The north of New Zealand is subtropical, while the south is more temperate. The warmest months are January, February and March; the coldest are July, August and September.
氣候
新西蘭部分屬于亞熱帶，南部則更加溫和。最熱的月份是1月、2月和3月，最冷的月份是7月、8月和9月。
Average daily temperature (High/Low)
| Spring(Sep
- Nov) | Summer(Dec
- Feb) | Autumn(Mar
- May) | Winter(Jun
- Aug) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/11 (°C) | 24/12 (°C) | 20/13 (°C) | 15/9 (°C) |
| 65/52 (F) | 75/54 (F) | 68/55 (F) | 59/48
(F) |
新西蘭日均溫(高/低)
| 春季(9—11月) | 夏季(12—2月) | 秋季(3—5月) | 冬季(6—8月) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/11 (°C) | 24/12 (°C) | 20/13 (°C) | 15/9 (°C) |
| 65/52 (F) | 75/54 (F) | 68/55 (F) | 59/48 (F) |
The weather in Auckland is generally pleasant, however it can be unpredictable. You’ll need to be prepared for whatever the day may bring. In summer, have a light jacket with you just in case. In winter the wind can be very cold, so include a warm, waterproof jacket in your wardrobe. If you walk a lot, it’s always a good idea to have a raincoat or umbrella handy.
The sun is surprisingly intense in New Zealand, so protect exposed skin with an effective sunscreen when you’re outside. Look for an SPF rating of 15 or above. Sunscreen probably isn’t necessary in June, July and August, unless you’re outside for the entire day.
奧克蘭的天氣通常是宜人的，不過它不可預測。無論什么天氣，你都需要做好準備。如果是夏季，帶上薄夾克衫。冬季有冷風，因此衣柜里最好備有保暖的防水夾克。如果你經常走路，最好隨身攜帶雨衣或雨傘。
在新西蘭，日照十分強烈，因此外出的時候帶上有效防曬霜，以免曬傷。防曬指數(shù)保持在15或以上。6—8月不需要防曬霜，除非是整天都在戶外。
Time difference
New Zealand is one of the first places in the world to see the new day, 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
In summer New Zealand uses 'daylight saving' - clocks are put forward one hour to GMT+13. Daylight saving begins on the first Sunday in October and ends around the last Saturday in March.
時差
新西蘭是世界上最先看到黎明的國家之一，比格林威治早12個小時。
在夏季，新西蘭使用夏令時——把時間撥早一個小時，撥到東十三區(qū)時。夏令時從10月的第一個星期天開始，大約在3月的最后一個星期六結束。
Drinking water
New Zealand cities and towns have excellent water supplies and in all cases tap water is fresh and safe to drink. Water taken directly from rivers and lakes should be boiled, chemically treated or filtered before drinking to avoid stomach upsets.
飲水
新西蘭的城市和城鎮(zhèn)有優(yōu)秀的供水，自來水時時新鮮、安全，可飲用。直接來自河流、湖泊的水，在飲用之前要經過煮沸，經過化學處理或過濾，以免腸胃不適。
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Goods and services tax (GST) is New Zealand's main type of tax apart from income tax. All goods and services are subject to a 15% goods and services tax (GST), which is usually included in the displayed price. If the GST is not included in the advertised price, then the vendor is obliged to advise you of this fact before you buy.
GST is charged on virtually all goods and services supplied in New Zealand, except for the rental of residential property, financial services such as mortgages, loans and investments, and the sale of a complete business as a ‘going concern’ to a new owner.
When a business buys goods or services from its suppliers, it can claim a credit for the GST that the suppliers charge on these purchases. However, end-user consumers can’t claim a deduction for GST in this way. The effect of this is that the final consumer of any product or service pays 15% GST on its cost. Visitors can’t claim this tax back, however when a supplier ships a major purchase to a visitor's home address outside New Zealand, the GST will not be charged.
商品及服務稅
商務及服務稅是新西蘭所得稅以外的主要稅收類型。所有商務和服務都要交15%的商品服務稅。商品服務稅通常包含在標價中。如果標價沒有包含商品服務稅，賣主有責任在你購買之前告訴你。
在新西蘭，幾乎所有的商品和服務都交商品服務稅——租賃住宅、金融服務(如抵押、貸款和投資)和“持續(xù)經營”的完整交易轉讓除外。
企業(yè)在向供應商購買商品或服務的時候，可以申請商品和服務稅賒欠。但是，作為最終使用人的消費者，不能以這種方式申請商品和服務稅減免。這樣一來，消費者就得交15%的商品和服務稅。旅客不得申請索賠，但是在大宗購買的時候，如果家庭地址是在新西蘭以外，則不征收商品和服務稅。
New Zealand customs and communication
New Zealanders have a way of life that’s similar to most Western countries, but there are some special characteristics. The New Zealand government has a useful guide to help new migrants and visitors understand local customs.
新西蘭的習俗和交流
新西蘭人的生活方式與西方人的生活方式相似，但也有它的特點。新西蘭政府提供有實用手冊，用以幫助新移民和游客理解當?shù)亓曀住?BR>