This is Tommy, the stray that the office staff adopted.  I am working full-time this week and have been VERY busy, but it's going smoothly.  #4 practice difference: doctors are respected here; still on a pedestal, like Nana's generation (#s 1-3 were smears, CC/reason for appt, and surgical f/u).  As  I mentioned with my first impressions, take away computers, and living in Palmerston North is like being in the 1950s.  
Life is definitely simpler.  Things are basic, not complicated or stressful, although some here may not agree.  People are generally nicer to each other, more helpful and less confrontational.  Another observation:  I'm seeing lots of patients in their 80s that are remarkably healthy and independent (more so than in the US).  After complaining about not being able to watch the Olympics, our rental agent did swap out our rabbit ears for a cable box, and we now have a normal clear picture on the TV.  We did get the channel that showed Olympic highlights, and we had good coverage of the kiwi athletes and the New Zealand medal winners.  We saw lots of rowing.  A thanks to MB for giving me the book before I left.  Little brown book and pen have been with me always and very handy!