We have, or had a forum member from NZ who is also active in the kayak association there. Their website has a excellent philosophy summed up as ' buy the very best equipment you can, but never decide to go out based solely on owning it.'
NZ is somewhat more reserved than it's more boisterous OZ brother, still relaxed and courteous.
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