Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
New Zealand
GST on purchases
GST is 12.5% for all goods (except those exported by the supplier). In addition, alcohol and tobacco products have further levies.
This is called "off airport" duty free. It's limited to a number of retailers (see:
http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/Shopping/prtcpte.php) but many have high purchase minimums. One couldn't be bothered sending the goods to the airport in Auckland so she just gave me a 10% discount on my purchase, so it's worth asking!!