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  1. 28th October 2011, 10:02 AM #1
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    We are hoping for PR (parent category) in the not too distant future.
    Can anyone please recommend a model of satnav which I could buy as a Christmas present for my OH which he would be able to use in NZ if our application is eventually successful? Do they come with NZ maps already loaded or are they purchased later? They are a complete mystery to me and I dont want to ask him!!
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  3. 28th October 2011, 12:34 PM #2
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    Depending on it's use I wouldn't bother with too expensive model. We sold ours before we came as I think the maps were so expensive to buy, we were here for 3 yrs till we got another & the only reason we did was because Harvey Norman was selling one for under $100. The make is Uniden which I have never heard of but it does the job & helped us whilst we were on holiday to explore the area more.
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  4. 28th October 2011, 12:46 PM #3
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    TomToms can get NZ maps added. I like them, works well. But if you buy in the UK then the advanced features like realtime traffic won't work over here. And that's a really useful feature if you drive into Auckland / Wellington (ChCH?). Outside f those then I wouldn't worry, as you don't get traffic jams.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duncan74 View Post
    And that's a really useful feature if you drive into Auckland / Wellington (ChCH?). Outside f those then I wouldn't worry, as you don't get traffic jams.
    Outside of those, you hardly have roads...

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    Quote Originally Posted by dharder View Post
    Outside of those, you hardly have roads...

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    Or electrickery.

    Actually yesterday we didn't have water or gas either in Tauranga.

    Although we have recently started digging up Oil, so there's hope for progress.....
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  7. 28th October 2011, 01:53 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duncan74 View Post
    Although we have recently started digging up Oil, so there's hope for progress.....
    Do you not just go and pick up the oil off the beach? Why do you need to dig?

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    We bought a TomTom in the US and then purchased a downloaded map for NZ which is stored on a memory card. You can buy maps for the whole world to put onto it though. Just plug it into the pooter and go to TomTom's website.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dharder View Post
    Do you not just go and pick up the oil off the beach? Why do you need to dig?

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    Typical Aucklander with all their smart thinking. Us bumpkins didn't think of that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duncan74 View Post
    Typical Aucklander with all their smart thinking. Us bumpkins didn't think of that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dharder View Post
    Outside of those, you hardly have roads...

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    Errh! Come here and have a look - you'll be surprised.....
    We still cannot fly or walk on water.
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