Auckland - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.
No. New Zealand consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world. Traffic deaths are the most serious concern. Road speeds are often too high for the condition of roads but I understand they'll be lowering them soon. - Jun 2019
NZ has strict gun laws. Violent crime is low. - Feb 2015
Safe, but smash-and-grab from cars can be a problem, so don't leave valuables in sight. - Apr 2012
Not really, though like in most capital cities, I wouldn't walk downtown alone at night when the bars close. Earthquakes are a very real and present danger here, as well as landslides. I was unfortunate enough to be in Christchurch during the February 22nd earthquake that killed two hundred people. It was by far, the most firghtening experience of my life. I saw buildings fall on people and the ground open up spurting liquefaction. It is not a joke or something to be taken lightly. We have earthquakes every single day in New Zealand, some are unnoriceable and some are horrendous. - Jul 2011
Well, there can be but I've had no issues so far. The typical holdup (usually dairies or car theft) always involves local Maori/Pacific Island youth who are on some drug called, "P".They are known to use both guns and machetes in these crimes. Oh yeah, taxi drivers are also a prime target. - Mar 2010
