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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| NZ SAT Test dates 2012 ? | 2/1/2012 | Craig Smith |
| Q: My grandson is a senior at WBHS in Whangaei. He has taken the PSAT in Auckland last year and would ... A: Here is all the information that you will be needing http://www.fulbright.org.nz/studyus/tests/sat/ ... | ||
| Tramping in Routeburn | 10/28/2011 | Bruce Fraser |
| Q: My husband and i are planning to do a tramping in Routeburn track in March next year. As we do not ... A: I am sorry to report that it is not possible to do what you describe because helicopter landings are ... | ||
| my horse racing doubts | 10/17/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: how are you? i was busy since long time. here are my doubts: 1) what does "today races 5, 6, 7 are ... A: 1: A race can be declared VOID if the stewards beleive that the rules of racing have been broken to ... | ||
| Temperature | 9/17/2011 | Jase McMillan |
| Q: We will be on a cruise liner around New Zealand from 20 November to 5 December. Can you give me ... A: This is a good site to find answer to your question. ... | ||
| Hiking the Routeburn track end Oct - Start Nov | 9/8/2011 | Bruce Fraser |
| Q: My partner and i are planning to hike the Routeburn track this coming October (starting the walk on ... A: The winter snows were late but but we had a big snowfall about three weeks ago. Now snow levels are ... | ||
| Suggestions for the true New Zealand experience | 9/1/2011 | Jase McMillan |
| Q: Jase~ My husband and I are planning on traveling to New Zealand middle of March through the middle ... A: Sorry for the delay have been sick so have not been on computer for the last few days. Not sure ... | ||
| Haka | 8/29/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: We'll be in NZ for the first three weeks in November, and I'm wondering if you have a suggestion for ... A: Kiora Traci, With the rugby world cup licking off here in a week or so there will be ... | ||
| mock races at AUS | 8/26/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: does AUSTRALIAN thoroughbred racing conduct mock races after all the races get finished on the ... A: I have answered this question before. No the Australians dont usually have mock or trial races after ... | ||
| bookie, bookmaker job | 8/25/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: may i know what is the job of a 1) bookie 2) bookmaker at horse racing. sir, is it the ... A: Bookmakers are illegal in New Zealand but very much part of the racing scene in Australia. A Bookie ... | ||
| Kayak rental | 7/11/2011 | Bruce Fraser |
| Q: Is it possible to hire a kayak for the day on Milford Sound or are guided trips the only option? I ... A: Correct, there is no company here presently offering just kayak hire without a guided trip. Your ... | ||
| special equipments in AUS horse racing | 7/7/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: are bitless bridles, pelhams, hackamores of all levels allowed in AUS horse racing? A: I don't know the answer to this but I will find out. I expect they are alright however I think a ... | ||
| book on track workrider | 7/7/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: can you please suggest me a good book for track workriders especially for beginners? A: I do not think there is a text book about track riding however there may be a better way than ... | ||
| regarding studying in New Zealand | 6/13/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: sir, myself vijay from India .. I have been thinking of doing MBA in New Zealand.. I have done my BE ... A: New Zealand welcomes foreign students and has some very good incentives for students to study in our ... | ||
| Travel in July- Climate conditions for my elderly parents | 6/11/2011 | Bruce Fraser |
| Q: I have planned on a vacation with my parents who are aged 60 and 67 from India in the last week of ... A: In Christchurch the temperatures may be -5C overnight and up to +15C in the day. Most days will be ... | ||
| unclaimed fees | 6/4/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: I was an apprentice jockey in the early 60's. I never claimed any fees held before I left the ... A: Sorry about the delay, I have been in Queensland at Eagle Farm for the Oaks and the Stradbroke. I ... | ||
| flat thoroughbred racehorse test | 5/19/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: what all does flat thoroughbred racehorse test consists of? please tell me sir or send me any link ... A: I am not aware of any Racehorse Trainers Tests. That does not mean they don't exist, in fact I can ... | ||
| moon blindness | 4/15/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: what is moon blindness in horses? does it come naturally from birth? is this common in horses? let ... A: Moon blindness is a serious problem in horses. Also known as Equine Recurrent Uveitis or Periodic ... | ||
| nz trip | 3/28/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: please advise the availability of your homestay for possible visit May-June by your best man, and ... A: Fancy you turning up via this forum? No doubt you have had a look at www.killarahomestay.co.nz which ... | ||
| Tour advice | 3/25/2011 | Aesha |
| Q: we are a group of 3 staying in hamilton. we want to make a short trip to south island before leaving ... A: The trip is going to take you more than a day of travelling to get to Queenstown - it is a 7 hour ... | ||
| DOC huts / campsites Doubtful Sound | 3/14/2011 | Bruce Fraser |
| Q: Are there any Dock huts and / or campsites adjacent to the water in Doubtful sound? A: There are two DOC huts, The Gut (6 bunks) and Deas Cove (10 bunks), well out towards the ocean end ... | ||
| newborn thoroughrbed foals weight | 3/14/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: a healthy thoroughbred foal is expected to have how much weight as a newborn baby? A: Not a very easy question to answer, its a bit like asking, how long is a peice of string! However, ... | ||
| Queenstown to Picton | 3/7/2011 | Aesha |
| Q: I have 4 nights planned in Queenstown where we plan to do as much adventure activities as possible ... A: Last time I was home my Dad lived in Hokitika and Mum in Wellington so I did a very similar trip to ... | ||
| farmstay | 3/2/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: We are planning to have a trip to NZ in early May this year, after sight seeing in Christchurch, we ... A: The NZ Tourism website www.tourismnz.co.nz has a variety of accommodation options for you to choose ... | ||
| farmstay | 3/1/2011 | Don Boddie |
| Q: We are planning to have a trip to NZ in early May this year, after sight seeing in Christchurch, we ... A: Hopefully by May the earthquakes will have finished and life will return to some sort of normal ... | ||
| a different question | 2/5/2011 | Jase McMillan |
| Q: Would u like to please tell me which city in the world where never a suecide happend. 2nd what is ... A: As for the snake question New Zealand has no snakes other than in zoo's. Other places are also ... | ||
| general travel | 1/20/2011 | Aesha |
| Q: 75 we love outdoors travel three weeks Motorhome Rental Primarily S Island, like recreational ... A: It sounds like you are going to have a wonderful vacation! I can't book anything for you, I only ... | ||
| driving from Christchuch to east coast and to Fox Grazier | 11/22/2010 | Bruce Fraser |
| Q: I am willing to revisit New Zealand after I ahve been there 43 years ago during April but this time ... A: It's not likely that there will be snow at that time. If there is, grit will be spread in the road ... | ||
| Queensland to Milford Sound | 11/9/2010 | Bruce Fraser |
| Q: How long should it take to drive a medium size rental car from Queensland to Milford Sound? How ... A: I'm sure you mean Queenstown. Don't, I repeat, don't, try to drive to Milford Sound from ... | ||
| cycling/camping in south island during autumn/winter | 11/4/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: I'm planning to visit New Zealand's South Island for six weeks in May and June next year. As I'm on ... A: Sounds like you have quite an adventure planned. The weather is going to be chilly - for an idea of ... | ||
| Driving Christchurch to West Coast - Lewis or Arthur Pass? | 10/26/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: My brothers and I will be renting a campervan in Christchurch and driving all over the South Island. ... A: Sorry for my delay in answering your question. Driving over to the West Coast from Christchurch is ... | ||
| Christchurch (or possibly Auckland) to Indonesia | 8/24/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: I'm not sure if you will be able to answer all my questions but I'm sure you can help with some! ... A: There are so many wonderful things to see! Just a couple of my favorites are: Kelly Tarltons ... | ||
| cargoshiptravel Melb - NZ | 8/14/2010 | Don Boddie |
| Q: I want to travel by freighter Melb - Napier early December and return Napier - Melb late Jan 2011 If ... A: Your enquiry would be best directed to the Melbourne Port Authority. They will have schedules of all ... | ||
| Visiting Newzealand | 8/6/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: Me & my husband are planning to spend from 22nd Nov 2010 to 1st Dec in Newzealand.Our starting point ... A: I can't recommend a specific Bed and Breakfast in Dunedin but here is a link to accommodation in the ... | ||
| Visiting Newzealand | 8/4/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: Me & my husband are planning to spend from 22nd Nov 2010 to 1st Dec in Newzealand.Our starting point ... A: With only 8 days in New Zealand I would suggest staying within the South Island, with maybe just a ... | ||
| Travel to NZ with 4 kids. | 7/31/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: We are thinking about travelling to NZ with another family. We are thinking Campervan or van and ... A: I'm not much of an expert on Rugby World Cup, but it looks like the next one is Sept/Oct of 2011. ... | ||
| Kids activitys | 7/31/2010 | Don Boddie |
| Q: We are coming to NZ in 2011 we have 4kids 18,16,14,12and another family 2adults 1 child 15 WE ... A: I reckon the best idea is to contact the Information Centres in Queenstown and Wanaka and put this ... | ||
| time to travel | 7/25/2010 | Don Boddie |
| Q: We are coming to NZ in 2011 we have 4kids 18,16,14,12and another family 2adults 1 child 15 WE ... A: Any time from July to November would be great as far as access to snow is concerned. I guess you ... | ||
| NZ trip in August | 7/21/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: my family and I are planning a trip to NZ in august. Flying into Auckland on 2aug evening. Flying ... A: I drove from Christchurch to Fox Glacier a couple of years ago at the end of June. It was a slower ... | ||
| horse racing questions | 7/16/2010 | Don Boddie |
| Q: 1)why august 1st , the birthday of every racehorse in australia, especially soutehrn hemisphere ... A: I have answered questions 1-5 already. 6 It means the tote favorite was beaten. 7 If you mean ... | ||
| NZ trip in August | 7/15/2010 | Aesha |
| Q: my family and I are planning a trip to NZ in august. Flying into Auckland on 2aug evening. Flying ... A: Hiring a car is going to be the best way for you to see as much as possible! Without knowing the ... | ||
New Zealand
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Don Boddie
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Expertise
Can assist with enquiries relating to internal travel, air, car, train , bus, ferry etc. Accommadation in Homestay, Farmstay, motels, camping etc. Recreational fishing freshwater, sea and gamefishing. Rugby, cricket, horse racing etc. Where and what to eat and drink, wine trails, food festivals etc. Cost effective travelling.
Experience
Have travelled extensivley through NZ and currently operate a Homestay just north of Wellington
Organizations
New Zealand Association of Farm and Home Hosts.
Levin Racing Club
Camp Hohepa inc
Kapiti Boating Club
Nz Recreational Fishing Association
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