NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ROBERT D. MCCALLUM JR.

UNCLAS SECTION 02 OF 02 WELLINGTON 000787 SIPDIS SIPDIS SENSITIVE CANBERRA FOR PEGGY MATSUYA E.O. 12985: N/A TAGS: OTRA NZ SUBJECT: NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ROBERT D. MCCALLUM JR. *********************** * Missing Section 001 * *********************** WELLINGTON 00000787 002 OF 002 associated with groups attempting to control this market. f. (U) All forms of public transportation are generally safe at all times of the day; however, at night visitors should use common sense precautions so as not to become a target of opportunity. g. (U) The traffic situation in Auckland can be difficult with a moderate amount of congestion. Wellington and Christchurch traffic is significantly better; however, during rush hour moderate delays can be expected. Visitors are advised that traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road. Visitors are advised that traffic accidents are common and that it is safe to pull over so that police may take an accident report. However, visitors who experience hostility or anti-American sentiment should depart the scene immediately and notify the RSO. h. (SBU) Travelers intending to bring and use any USG provided electronic or photographic equipment must contact the RSO prior to introducing that equipment into the Chancery. Personal electronic or photographic equipment is not permitted in the Chancery. Only in severely limited cases will a notebook or laptop computer be permitted to be used in the Chancery. i. (U) Precautions should also be taken to not discuss sensitive or classified information outside secure environments or over unsecured and/or cellular telephones, and to securely safeguard classified or sensitive information at the Chancery and not at hotels or residences. j. (U) Visitors should also be aware of the State Department's Consular Information sheet for New Zealand and the most recent Worldwide Caution Public Announcements, which are available via the Internet at http://travel.state.gov k. (U) In essence, visitors to New Zealand must exercise appropriate caution and be alert to their surroundings with regard to their personal security. Suspicious incidents/activities should be reported to RSO Wellington (Telephone (64)(4)462-6000, 24 hours/day). MCCORMICK