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Airports serve the main centers but driving or taking a bus is best for other areas. Air New Zealand operates flights daily from Auckland and Wellington to Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanganui and Palmerston North; and from Christchurch to New Plymouth and Palmerston North.
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Air New Zealand (0800/737-000. www.airnewzealand.co.nz.)
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