Dalian handles immigration.

1. Immigration New Zealand will give a reply within six months after the application is submitted, usually within three months.

Air New Zealand has direct flights from Shanghai to Auckland, but it is better to fly from Dalian to Shenzhen and then from Hong Kong to New Zealand, which is cheaper and there are more airlines to choose from.

3. The driver's license needs to be translated and notarized. This can be done in New Zealand. Just ask an intermediary in China, and it will take about 20-30 New Zealand dollars on the same day. The driver's license is valid for 3 months from the date of your entry.