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Guh. Trying to get a bike to New Zealand. Air New Zealand are reasonable, but Singapore Air is ridiculously expensive - a paltry 20kg total allowance, or 35kg if you're willing to pay an extra $360. I am emigrating rather than just going on holiday, so 35kg with bike may be difficult to stick to.
I think I may just get it shipped over - I have got quotes of £150 including any customs and entry charges, for up to 30kg which should be enough for bike + bikepacking stuff + tent + sleeping bag + some tools. This seems to be the cheapest option; the cheapest flight sans-bike (£700ish) is more than £150 cheaper than going with New Zealand Air with a bike (£950ish), if that makes sense.
This is pushing it into the realm of 'just buy a bike when I get there', though.