Ken and I will be renting a van but it wont be big enough to take everyone. I promised Karen that we would take her since she is doing her own air, but that will be pushing it with four and baggage.

Those on the Regent Air will have a free transfer. So they have nothing to worry about.

Not sure how many are doing their own air. There is a shuttle bus that goes from the airport to town.

Problem with a pre-planned transport from DIFFERENT planes although all flights are scheduled to arrive at about the same time it is HIGHLY possible one will be delayed and then those on the same shuttle have to sit around and wait for the late plane. No fun after a long flight. Or those on the late plane get there and have no shuttle.

Just found that after a few nightmare situations it is best if you pre-arrange anything that everyone is on the same exact flight.

As to N.Z. dollars you should get some for small items. They do not readily take American dollars. You must buy some TIP TOP ice cream while you are there. The creamiest ice cream, diets can go down the drain.