Working in New Zealand - the facts

- Men and women typically shake hands when they meet in formal work situations
We tell you what you need to know about life and work in New Zealand, such as:
- New Zealanders are often modest and don't like to boast about personal achievements
- if someone asks you to go for a "smoko" at work, they are asking you to go for a tea break
- colleagues use first names to talk to each other in the workplace.


