>> > NZ banking system is somewhat buffered against the rest of the world
>> > and although things may get a little tight there'll be no disasters
>
>> Now look at the NZ dollar against the US dollar.
>
> Yes, I did think about the exchange rate, and it's not good for imports

It's been good for me lately :-).
I have had several payments from overseas - usually in $US and the spending 
power here has been steadily increasing. Most people don't have this 
'advantage'.

Interestingly, the air fares out of NZ have been about the same with more 
low price specials than usual.



        R 

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