As Marcus Aurelius stated so succinctly:

“Why pick apples now when you can pick kiwifruit later?”

I still reckon one of your adapters will work; but if not, here’s where to go.

New Zealand uses 240 volt three phase electricity (power) and most plugs are three pins. Many shops like Dick Smith Electronics have adapter plugs that students and visitors can buy so they can use their own appliances (hair dryers etc) in New Zealand. Do not try and force your overseas plug into the New Zealand power connection.

Hi Jul,

Cheers for ringing.

If you dig out those sheets of paper I printed off one of them should give the name and phone number of the hostel at Motueka which is about 60 km across the bay from Nelson. They said:

We do a weekly rate of $110.00 in a six bed room and there is loads of work at this time. Just call in and see us if there is any room.

Meanwhile, the place in Kerikeri (called Aranga) whose phone is 09 407 9326 said:

Our single rooms are $95.00 per week. There is plenty of work starting in April fruit picking. We require many workers to fill the positions. The best thing to do would be to contact us closer to the time to make reservations and for more specific dates and details.

Remember to wear your hat!!!!! Ask about the charger adapter. Have fun.

Dod (dering up to bed)

Hello Solid,

M and I watched half The Green Mile last night. I’ll reserve judgement; but I have seen faster developing stories with more intricate plots on Jackanory.

Dod