New Zealand riding?!

I'm a rider from BC Canada and looking to train for 2+ months in New Zealand (Nov-Dec) and like to ask if you have much info about the wake scene out there? Tips on where to go/be?

If there are good contacts to get in touch with that would be super appreciated.

Even a possible wake/coach/driver job at a school or something along those lines would be sweet to pay the bills and stay longer. Been riding for over 10 years with competitive experience.

And any must do adventures. Im def not a touristy person haha.

Thanks so much everyone!

Hey LadyJ ..

Post on Wakeboard New Zealand Facebook page, I'm sure plenty of peeps will be happy to help out with a tow.

Also, keep an eye on www.wakeboardingnz.co.nz for schedule of our upcoming 2015/2016 comp season.
Heard 1st comp is early Dec at Orakei Korako http://www.orakeikorako.co.nz/

Must lakes to ride if you're in the the North Island are Karapiro, Maraetai (Mangokino) Ohakuri and Orakei Korako...

Places to visit, Rotorua and Taupo...plenty to see, lots to do

Good luck, pm me if you have trouble getting hooked up, I have plenty of contacts with boats who would be happy to help