Useful phone numbers and websites

General country dialing code: +64


Emergency

Police/ fire service / ambulance: 111
Earthquake and volcano alerts: http://info.geonet.org.nz/display/home/Latest+News
AA (Automobile Association): 0800 500 221 (in case of car breakdowns etc. Also provides insurances)

Information

Weather forecast: http://www.metservice.com/national/home

Another really good Work&Travel Blog, written by three Germans: http://www.ganzrechtsunten.de/

Vehicle check via plate number: http://carjam.co.z 

Jobs

http://www.seasonalwork.co.nz
http://www.backpackerboard.co.nz
http://www.seasonaljobs.co.nz
trademe.co.nz (not really good for backpackers, unless you are already trained in a profession)

Working for Accomodation

Helpx http://www.helpx.net/
Workaway http://www.workaway.info/index-de.html
WWOOF (willing workers on organic farms) - helping out on farms for a few hours each day in exchange for accomodation and food.  http://www.wwoof.org/
House sitting - a comfortable way to earn your accomodation :) 
1. http://www.luxuryhousesitting.com/index.php
2. http://www.mindmyhouse.com/
3. http://www.trustedhousesitters.com
4. http://www.housesitworld.com/
5. http://www.housecarers.com/
6. http://www.aussiehousesitters.com.au/

Buy and Sell

http://www.trademe.co.nz/