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Post Report of the Day

Wellington, New Zealand

English-language newspapers and TV available? Cost?

Yes, all available. Don't know the cost. I believe so. Cable t.v. available, the embassy helps you with the hook-up of it as well as with your internet connections. Don't know the cost now, but...

Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?

New Zealand is famous for their sheep. Sheep-skins or woolen socks/sweatersor anything made from wool; mother-pearl products in wood/stone. Nice wooden handicrafts made by Maori people.