New Zealand

Pickpocketing and other street crime occur in major urban areas. Use sensible precautions. Vehicle security, personal security, water craft safety, wildlife, petty crime, general travel, navigation, off road driving, building/office security, climate injuries, health & hygiene, sanitation/sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, helicopter safety, cultures/customs, communications, emergency shelters.

Local water is safe.

Predominately mountainous with some large coastal plains.

Temperate with sharp regional contrasts.

Earthquakes are common, though usually not severe; volcanic activity.