New Zealand Practical Guide: Official Websites, Booking Platforms, Transport, SIM, Money, Emergency Numbers

Every link, app, and number for New Zealand — save to your phone before departure. For visa process, see our New Zealand Visa Guide. For budget, see our New Zealand Cost Guide.

Official websites: Visa/immigration: immigration.govt.nz. Indian Embassy: search mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad or call +64-4-4736390. MEA 24/7: +91-11-23012964. MADAD app (Google Play / App Store) — register before travel. House of Visas: houseofvisas.com/visa/new-zealand

Booking platforms:

FLIGHTS: Google Flights, Skyscanner,

MakeMyTrip. HOTELS: Booking.com (free cancellation), Agoda, Hostelworld, Airbnb. EXPERIENCES: GetYourGuide, Klook, Viator. INSURANCE: Bajaj Allianz (₹500/week), ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG. See our Cost Calculator for exact pricing.

Transport: Google Maps. Uber or local app where available.

SIM/Internet: eSIM: Airalo (₹800-2,500, widest coverage), Holafly (₹1,500-3,000, unlimited). Keep Indian SIM for bank OTPs. Dual SIM: Indian SIM + eSIM. See our eSIM vs SIM Guide.

Money: Forex card (Niyo Global, BookMyForex — zero markup). Cash 15-20% of budget. Never exchange at Indian airports. Always pay in local currency (not INR when asked). See our Forex Guide. For cultural tips and scam warnings, see our New Zealand Tips blog.

Emergency:

Police: 111. Indian Embassy: +64-4-4736390. MEA: +91-11-23012964.

Lost passport: police report → Indian Embassy → Emergency Certificate (1-3 days). See Embassy Directory.

Practical guides for nearby destinations: Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji (houseofvisas.com/blog/fiji-practical-guide-indians-2026).

Apply with House of Visas — end-to-end New Zealand visa support. houseofvisas.com/visa/new-zealand