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I was over there at Christmas and prior to that last March. My Wife's from Akaroa near Christchurch. I Saw some folks touring down the west coast of the South Island which IMHO is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
But, New Zealand roads are notoriously dangerous. A combination of fast drivers and alot of trucks (logging routes etc etc) because as PinkGottiMobbs said they are state highways. I think it would be an amazing experience but I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to ride it myself. Depending on how long you're over for check out http://www.graperide.com/tose/graperide which is up in Blenhein and also http://www.lerace.co.nz/ which is more a road race type thing but could be fun. Im sure there's more stuff going on too. And if you get a chance get down to Queenstown and have a go on the DH tracks from the gondola. If you're into offroad riding you'll love it. Failing that go into a few bike shops and ask around about rides/routes. Kiwi's are a good bunch and will be more than happy to help you out.
Oh and it might be worth dropping these guys a mail? http://www.skullbikeclub.com/
Friends of Mark at Tokyo fixed and some based in Auckland (i think?).