去新西兰留学，不仅要学习课堂知识，也有必要了解当地的风土人情。新西兰人的生活方式与西方人的生活方式相似，但也有它的特点。新西兰政府为留学生、新移民和游客提供实用手册，以帮助理解当地习俗。具体情况和出国留学网小编来看看吧。
New Zealand fast facts
--Useful facts about New Zealand for international students.
新西兰基本概括
——为国际生提供的关于新西兰的有用信息
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”.
什么是几维鸟?
几维鸟是新西兰的国鸟。几维鸟不能飞行，羽毛呈发状，有细长的喙，用于将蠕虫和昆虫从地里拖出。几维鸟只有在新西兰才看得到，夜间活跃，出没于郊野。新西兰人经常自比为几维鸟。kiwi一词也被用为kiwifruit(猕猴桃)的缩写形式。在证券交易所，新西兰货币用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
新西兰没有蛇，也没有危险的野生动物，因此游客可放心享受户外活动。新西兰本土鸟类众多，也有一些有趣的海洋生物，包括海豹、海豚和鲸鱼。
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.
气候
新西兰部分属于亚热带，南部则更加温和。最热的月份是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) |
新西兰日均温(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.
奥克兰的天气通常是宜人的，不过它不可预测。无论什么天气，你都需要做好准备。如果是夏季，带上薄夹克衫。冬季有冷风，因此衣柜里最好备有保暖的防水夹克。如果你经常走路，最好随身携带雨衣或雨伞。
在新西兰，日照十分强烈，因此外出的时候带上有效防晒霜，以免晒伤。防晒指数保持在15或以上。6—8月不需要防晒霜，除非是整天都在户外。
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.
时差
新西兰是世界上最先看到黎明的国家之一，比格林威治早12个小时。
在夏季，新西兰使用夏令时——把时间拨早一个小时，拨到东十三区时。夏令时从10月的第一个星期天开始，大约在3月的最后一个星期六结束。
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.
饮水
新西兰的城市和城镇有优秀的供水，自来水时时新鲜、安全，可饮用。直接来自河流、湖泊的水，在饮用之前要经过煮沸，经过化学处理或过滤，以免肠胃不适。
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.
商品及服务税
商务及服务税是新西兰所得税以外的主要税收类型。所有商务和服务都要交15%的商品服务税。商品服务税通常包含在标价中。如果标价没有包含商品服务税，卖主有责任在你购买之前告诉你。
在新西兰，几乎所有的商品和服务都交商品服务税——租赁住宅、金融服务(如抵押、贷款和投资)和“持续经营”的完整交易转让除外。
企业在向供应商购买商品或服务的时候，可以申请商品和服务税赊欠。但是，作为最终使用人的消费者，不能以这种方式申请商品和服务税减免。这样一来，消费者就得交15%的商品和服务税。旅客不得申请索赔，但是在大宗购买的时候，如果家庭地址是在新西兰以外，则不征收商品和服务税。
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.
新西兰的习俗和交流
新西兰人的生活方式与西方人的生活方式相似，但也有它的特点。新西兰政府提供有实用手册，用以帮助新移民和游客理解当地习俗。
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