New Zealand - Survival & Travel Tips

New Zealand : My personal survival / travel tips to share :I might have not try other methods of survival and travelling , simply because I did not personally experience it during my travels in New Zealand over the span of 6 months. Yes, 6 months in New Zealand. You heard me right ! I can say that it was never enough time spent in New Zealand. I love NZ !!!Below was how I adapted myself in the mindset of staying under budget but living the life at the same time.1. There are many FREE things to do around New Zealand !- http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/ - happenings around NZ for FREE- Me and my friend - Vasya attended a Japanese movie screening for free at the University of Auckland.- Go ahead and meet some passionate people and get inspired ya'll !!!2. Enjoy savings by getting online vouchers at discounted price for tours/activities / food etc :http://www.grabone.co.nz/auckland/view-all# or http://www.grabone.co.nz/auckland/view-all#- I got my sky diving done through this

3. Couchsurf to blend with the locals and get tonnes of new crazy amazing friends !- I managed to work in a farm for a while with the help of my host.

4. Buy car / travel gear / everything at cheaper price : http://www.trademe.co.nz/- or visit local mechanic shops / car rental companies / industrial areas for a good bargain on car purchase.- I purchased mine from an industrial area close to Auckland Airport. Close to where I was working - the logistics company.

5. Groceries at : http://www.paknsave.co.nz/- or any local mini-mart.- Look-out for certain days on clearance / discounts on groceries.- Yes, cooking save your pocket from burning! I gain interest in cooking & started experimenting with food.- I survived on NZD $ 0.99 worth of can foods from PaknSave while travelling.6. Stay at camp sites with stunning landscapes for an affordable daily rates - some are FREE : http://www.doc.govt.nz/- you are contributing to the Department of Conservation too, how amazing !- not all sites are free, choose and plan your trip wisely.- or park you car at any neighborhood and sleep in for the night = Zero dollar spent !

7. EVERY SINGLE town in New Zealand offers FREE booking services for hostel/ backpacker/ travel arrangements / bus tickets / train or rail tickets / car rentals / shower room / WIFI access - EVERYTHING for no commission or service charge.- Stop by i- Site if you see one, its worth the chat with them to know the happenings in town : http://www.tourismnewzealand.com/developing-your-tourism-business/i-site-new-zealand/

8. Go to K -Mart for shopping on : clothes / camping utensils / outdoor gears / hiking pants. I fell in love with K-Mart that I got so addicted to it : http://www.kmart.co.nz/- Finally I was able to find the size that fits me perfectly with a very very affordable price.9. Work at backpackers / hostels in exchange for accommodation:- http://pinparadise.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-zealand-work-in-exchange-for.html- read up more about it on my previous post for my personal experience here !

10. Need a real taxable job ? Apply online : https://www.manpower.co.nz/
nz.hudson.com/
www.tradestaff.co.nz
www.adecco.co.nz- I landed myself a job at a logistics company after attended several interviews. Do not give up !Do not forget to claim your tax thoughThere are many other ways on how to stay afloat such as workaway , helpx etc.