How to park when driving in New Zealand ?

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Parking fee standard: Parking in New Zealand is relatively convenient. Generally, fees are charged in busy urban and commercial areas, ranging from about 1-15 New Zealand dollars per hour. Fees are usually cheaper at night and on weekends. Parking precautions: 1. Automatic timed parking spaces support coin or card payment (a 25% fee is charged for card payment), and a receipt will be automatically printed after payment, marking the expiration time. You need to place the receipt under the windshield in the car for inspection. 2. Free parking spots: Many small streets without yellow lines on both sides can be parked, and sometimes there are parking spaces with white boxes; supermarkets and shopping malls generally offer free parking for 2 hours; parking within the specified free time. 3. The following locations are not allowed for parking, otherwise there will be a risk of towing: Places without parking signs; intersections where residential vehicles come out; parking spaces marked with towing and reserve. 4. The following behaviors may result in a parking ticket: Blocking entrances or parking on pedestrian paths; parking in no parking zones; parking at bus stops/taxi stands; parking in disabled parking spaces; parking in residential designated spaces; parking within six meters of a crossroads or zebra crossing; parking in motorcycle areas or loading/unloading areas; overtime parking or failure to display a parking ticket. 5. Some shops' parking spaces are only for their customers. If you don't go to the store to make a purchase, it is not advisable to risk parking.

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