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Time Zone and Daylight Saving

watchAll parts of New Zealand operate in the same time zone, which is GMT +12 hours.

During summer, ‘daylight saving time’ applies. All clocks are put forward one hour on the last Sunday in September (making us GMT +13 hours), and put back one hour on the first Sunday in April.

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Useful Links

  • New Kiwis – an online service connecting potential employers with new migrants in New Zealand.
  • Help in your language– if you’re not comfortable speaking English, settlement information is available in other languages. CAB Language Link is free, independent and confidential. Phone 0800 788 877. You can also contact this service through SSNZ.


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