1. Kiwis are small, round and hairy, and tend to be nocturnal. They are also a bird or a fruit by the same name. All three are good-natured. 2. Sheep farming is in decline but the roast lamb and wool are still exceptional. Stansborough sells the woolen cloaks it produces for the movies. 3. Driving is on the wrong, er, left-hand side of the road. 4. Banknotes are made of plastic. 5. Internet is generally very slow and expensive, but Wellington provides free Wi-Fi along the waterfront. 6. New Zealand bus drivers are incredibly friendly and helpful. 7. New Zealand DVDs play in Australia, Oceania and most countries directly south of the United States. 8. New Zealand uses three-pronged electric plugs just like Australia, Argentina and Papua New Guinea. 9. New Zealand makes fantastic wine, beer (“Sobering Thought” and “Golden Perch” for hobbits), Manuka honey (a veritable natural cure-all) dairy products (try Mammoth Supply Co. yogurt for men) and RJ’s licorice. 10. Citizens of more than 50 countries, including the United States, can visit New Zealand without a visa.