have a passport thats valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand
be a genuine visitor/tourist, in other words you have plans to leave and can prove this
proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay to have the right visa for your visit
You dont need a visa or permit if you are
a New Zealand citizen or you hold a New Zealand residence permit
an Australian citizen, or Australian resident who holds a current permanent resident return visa (temporary or provisional resident return visa holders will need a visa to enter New Zealand)
You dont need a Visitor Visa if you are
a British citizen or a traveller holding a British passport who has the right to live in the United Kingdom. We may grant you a Visitor's Permit for up to six months visiting New Zealand for no more than three months and youre
travelling on a United Nations laissez-passer or
a citizen of a visa free country. Find out if you're a 'visa free' visitor. (check out Immmigration NZ for details)
If youre granted a Visitor's Permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay
you may not work while youre in New Zealand (unless you apply for and are granted a Work Permit)
you must keep within New Zealand's laws
you must only stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.
Further details on what you need to legally travel to New Zealand are
here
Details on what you need for Visa's and Permits are
here
