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New Zealand Hamilton Mission
New Zealand · Oceania
It rains a lot, so bring a good rain jacket.
There is a good mix of walking, biking and cars in this mission.
The mission provides a blanket and pillow, so you will need sheets.
Get comfortable shoes that dry easily. Consider a shoe dryer. Dr. Martens are suggested often. Bring rain boots.
Sisters: bring lots of slacks and shorter dresses (for bikes).
Things that sisters miss from the U.S. are: deodorant that they are used to, curly hair gel, and mascara.
Things can be ordered from Amazon Austrailia and usually take about a week to get to the missionary.
There are also a lot of fleas and bed bugs. Spray treat bedding.
Shoes come off in every home, so send shoes that are easily removeable.
There is a good mix of walking, biking and cars in this mission.
The mission provides a blanket and pillow, so you will need sheets.
Get comfortable shoes that dry easily. Consider a shoe dryer. Dr. Martens are suggested often. Bring rain boots.
Sisters: bring lots of slacks and shorter dresses (for bikes).
Things that sisters miss from the U.S. are: deodorant that they are used to, curly hair gel, and mascara.
Things can be ordered from Amazon Austrailia and usually take about a week to get to the missionary.
There are also a lot of fleas and bed bugs. Spray treat bedding.
Shoes come off in every home, so send shoes that are easily removeable.
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Regional Climate
🌸 Spring (Sep–Nov)
65° – 82°F
Moderate
(Southern Hemisphere) Warming up. Increasing humidity in tropical island missions. Pleasant in Australia and New Zealand.
☀️ Summer (Dec–Feb)
72° – 92°F
High
Hot and humid. Cyclone/typhoon risk in the Pacific islands. Rainy season in many areas.
🍂 Fall (Mar–May)
65° – 85°F
Moderate
Cooling slightly. Still warm and humid in the islands. Comfortable in Australia and New Zealand.
❄️ Winter (Jun–Aug)
55° – 75°F
Low–Moderate
The dry season for tropical islands — the most comfortable time of year. Cooler in southern Australia and New Zealand.
Region Recommendations
Serve
$50–$55/shirt
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