What about the nasties?

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Originally Posted by Andrew H.

Just to make it clear to our northern hemisphere friends: "Down Under" in little old NZ there is NOTHING here that can kill, maim or hurt you, or even cause you a moments discomfort.

Not 100 percent true Andrew.
Whilst not in the same league as some of our nasties, the sand flies right down the west coast of the South Island that descended on us wherever we stopped were a great discomfort. The tourist brochures never mentioned them but if not prepared they can make your life a misery.
Other than that we loved the place and would recommend NZ for a holiday destination any time even though the weather tends to be a bit unruly and the ground shakes a lot.

David