Thinking of downloading Linux from the APNK network? Here's some info that may be of interest to you.
Linux NZ Mirrors
A couple of popular distributions are Redhat Fedora and Ubuntu. If you are new to Linux Ubuntu is a good start.
A good local mirror for Ubuntu can be found at http://linux.citylink.co.nz/ubuntu-releases/
Ubuntu is based on Debian Linux. You can find a local mirror for recent Debian releases hosted by Inspire in Palmerston North.
http://mirror.inspire.net.nz/debian-cd/
Fedora and Centos - Redhat based Distributions are mirrored by Wicks http://ftp.wicks.co.nz/pub/linux/dist/
See also
Is the internet filtered?Information on the internet filtering in place on our PCs and wifi.