"I'm no expert and have not looked at our laws with great detail but I do believe that spring-loaded knives are illegal over here. Your maxpedition knife with the thumb stud appears similar to a folder that I have. I can also open it…"

"Being able to spend time outside in a comfortable manner, knowing that you have extra skills to rely on if need be"

"Welcome to BCNZ Hans, I hope you enjoy NZ. Check on DOC's website, they have plenty of opportunity for camping and the like, just make sure you know what is allowed and what isn't. Hope to hear more from your adventures! Cheers,"

"Hi Matt, I have been doing some reading up already and indeed there are quite a lot of rules, but still more opportunity than overhere I think. Fire restrictions are quite logical from what i have seen of the south island so far, especailly the…"

"Hi Hans, Welcome. Hope you will enjoy your time here. Do some research on what's possible here as it can be really different from Netherland. For fresh water fishing you need a license that will be different depending where you are fishing.…"