intersted to hear from anyone with ideas on best sites for lights. what is a "good" price for UK to new zealand in sept/oct 2012? when is best time/ target price to book? We are looking at going for 4-6 weeks. is that long enough?
should we add a stopover or two and if so where?/
your ideas are welcomed please!

oops, I mean flights, not lights sorry!

You might be better doing some research yourself about the cost of flights as it is you who is in the UK and it is from there you will be leaving. Also you could google e dreams and put in your requirements and see what comes up from there.

This really isn't a NZ question, it is a UK and airfare question. Maybe repost over on the Air travel board??

Just get a copy of the Sunday Times. lots of travel agencies advertising

I have always found http://www.trailfinders.com/ and http://www.statravel.co.uk/ to provide the best service and most competitive fares. Generally speaking it is advisable to book asap to secure the best fares although many airlines will have special deals from time to time.

Cheapest cities for stopovers are usually Bangkok, Singapore & Hong Kong - most intersting but probably more expensive is Tokyo,