try asking in this forum mate.

Cost will be free and the people who contribute are either in new zealand, on their way to new zealand or want to be on their way to new zealand. The chances are they had the same questions you've got.

If you really really want to spend money, there are links within the site to various agencies who will gladly take your hard earned wonga off your hands..

Some of your questions may already have been answered for other people so try searching the forum..

best of luck..