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Show 1 New Zealand (Continued from page 19) a homogeneous, mostly middle-clas- s standard of living comparable to society with a Americas middle-clas- s suburbs, but without the problems. Crime, poverty and racial tension are just about nil. And when something outside the norm happens, its big news. For instance, during my stay, Aucklands New Zealand Herald has run a page-on- e story about a electrical technician who couldnt get a job. He was subsisting on canned cat food, which the intrepid New Zealander said made an excellent, tasty spread on dry toast when mixed with a little curry powder. The big news in the Christchurch Press is an assault on a youth in a billiard parlor. THERES NO racial tension as it is known in other parts of the world because there has been no discrimination allowed under the law for a long time now. The Maoris and their European countrymen OPEN YEAR ROUND Located on Henrys Fork of The xnn Snake River RESORT GATIWAT TO WIST tlUOWSTONI Riverview Rooms & Cabins wFireploces and Overnight Lodging Riverview Dining Trophy Room Bar & Lounge wLive Entertainment Gift Shop Grocery Store Complete Outdoor y 400 Miles Groomed Snowmobile Shop Skiidg Trails Snowmobile Storage Coll (208) 558-727- 2 or write Box 10 Kitchens Mack's Inn, Idaho 84344 mingle freely and easily at school, pubs, theaters and hotels, and intermarriage between the two races is increasing. However, Maoris I have spoken with say theres some color bar in business. They point out that very few of their people have been able to make it to the top of the executive ladder, and that most hold menial jobs or work in hotels as waiters and chambermaids. New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth, has pioneered many reforms, including womens suffrage, health care, education, job security and old age pensions. There is almost no illiteracy or infant mortality, and a Kiwis (New Zealanders) life span is among the longest in the world. There are smaller things that add to the comfortable way of life for inhabitants and visitors: EVERYONE, resident and visitor alike, is covered accident insurance. by There is no tipping. New Zealanders make a a sign at the living wage, and tips are not necessary, airport proclaims. Its true. I offered a tip to a cab driver and he refused. Restaurants and hotels do not add a service charge to the bill. Most motel and hotel rooms come equipped with small refrigerators containing a pint of milk, butter, bread, jam and jelly. Theres also a toaster, electric coffee pot, coffee and tea. Traffic lights buzz when they change so blind people know its safe to cross the street. Paper money comes in various sizes so the blind can tell the different denominations. (The New Zealand dollar is just about at parity with the U.S. dollar.) no-fa- pastimes sailing, fishing, golfing, touring and racetraeking. However, things that are taken for granted in Europe and other parts of the English-speakin- g world including Australia, its nearest neighbor appear to be missing in New Zealand. It seems that in their pursuit of security and stability, the Kiwis have suffered cultural and social stagnation. The people, cities, homes and architecture have a sameness about them. Though things have improved a bit over the last two decades, theres still a dearth of good theater, music, dance, art and restaurants. IN A COUNTRY that has three times as many cattle and 20 times as many sheep as people, a good steak or lamb chop is hard to find. Theres no nightlife. Until recently, pubs stopped serving at 6 p.m. Now theyre allowed to remain open until 10. (Hotel bars are permitted to close later). Government is pushing tourism in earnest. Freddie Laker wants to fly low-coflights from Europe. And Pan Am, which has a direct flight from the East Coast and several from the including 747 S.P. nonstops West Coast, is filing for new low fares. The proposed $698 round-tri- p fare from California is about 50 percent less than the current economy fare. So if you want to see Super Suburbia before the tourists take over, you had better come soon. I ii ! i I 1 ! 'L st X Local telephone etiquette is strong so no one will be ruffled if things go awry. If you call the wrong number, be sure to apologize, Rule No. 5 under the heading Making Calls states. t3i ALL IN ALL, it seems that what the Kiwis have carved out for themselves is a utilitarian utopia. They go to work at their secure jobs, return to their secure homes and on weekends and holidays enjoy their favorite 4 CRUISES CRUISES CRUISES CRUISES CALL THE CRUISE EXPERTS irwwi GET IN TOUCH TODAY . . . 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