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Under $200
Stay at any of the Rydges hotels in Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown this month or next and you'll get a room for $135 a night.
Contact: Holiday Shoppe, 0800 808 480
On the web: www.holidayshoppe.co.nz
Under $200
If you feel like all your friends have seen the world's classic stage shows and you still haven't, plan a trip to New York and choose from the current line-up on Broadway. Tickets start at $142 for shows like Phantom of the Opera and Legally Blonde.
Contact: Your travel agent or Keith Prowse Entertainment Travel, 0800 949 490
On the web: www.keithprowse.com
Under $500
Marina Park Apartments in Whitianga have a three-night package for two. A deluxe one-bedroom apartment costs $405 for stays taken by July 31.
Contact: Marina Park Apartments, (07) 866 0599 and quote reference code MMBWWW2008
On the web: www.jasons.com/hotdeal
Under $500
The arrival and departure times are in the wee hours but return flights to Tonga are on special at $479 each for travel from July 1 until the end of this year. This deal is for payments with cash, cheque or Eftpos.
Contact: Itchyfeet Travel, (09) 353 2626
On the web: www.itchyfeet.co.nz
Under $1100
Four nights at Spa Chakra Hayman on Hayman Island with buffet breakfasts are priced from $1059 each, double-share for travel taken by July 31. Book by July 25.
You'll get free use of non-motorised water sports gear, fitness facilities and the activities centre.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: www.houseoftravel.co.nz