Hi! I live in Argentina (s34.6242347114, w58.4564206768 in G.E.).
I've never been to New Zeland, but i know people who travelled... it's so great! Even in photos! I hope some day i could visit it...
I'm a fan of LORT too. When i was 12 years old i had read the Silmarilion, and now i'm starting it again.
Bye!