Thursday, January 17, 2013

Glenn Bongartz

Sandfly protection in New Zealand

New Zealand does not really have any killer animals or insects (apart from a couple of types of Spiders) but does have annoying ones. The Sandfly is one of the most annoying. Native New Zealand Sandfly: Maori name: Namu , family name: Simuliidae black... Read >

Milford Vs Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, which one?

There are a lot of people that ask "which sound is better to see Milford or Doubtful sound" The sounds are in the Fiordland National park, at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. Here are some thoughts on the subject. Doubtful Sound is abou... Read >

Fox Vs Franz Josef Glaciers in New Zealand

The Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in New Zealand cut through dramatic glacial valleys to flow into temperate rainforest. While many glaciers world-wide have been retreating, these glaciers still flow almost to sea level, making them unique relics of the la... Read >

Tipping in New Zealand

Tipping is not common in New Zealand if you wish to leave a tip for excellent service, please do so. Minimum wages in New Zealand are $10.25 an hour for a worker over 18 and $8.20 for under 18, so they are not dependent on tips to subsidize their income,... Read >

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