For those that are travelling to the USA, or through USA on the way to NZ on or after 12th January, you need to be aware that the rules for the visa waiver programme will be changing.
Not seen this mentioned on the forum yet, so thought it may be useful?From 12 January 2009 it will be compulsory for travellers to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) no later than 72 hours prior to departure. This online form will replace the green visa waiver form (I-94W) which is currently completed whilst en-route to the US.
Ian