Replying to New Zealand in June

Hi there!
I've posted this in NZ regionals, but I'd like to get some more views or input. Mostly because I have to book my flights in the next week...

This summer, I will be travelling the globe, and it'll be work related. I work for a company that does broadcast equipment rack installs. So we'll be in Poland for the Eurocup Soccer, then head to New Zealand and London for Olympics.

In between Eurocup and Auckland, I have 9 days off. I can choose to fly home to Canada (really don't want to), or I can fly to Auckland early and have my vacation before I begin a month straight of incredibly busy work.

Below is my work schedule,

Eurocup (Warsaw, Poland)
May 12-29

Auckland, New Zealand
June 8-29

Eurocup to Olympics (Poland to London)
June 29- July 17


My original plan was the go to NZ a week early, and ski. Seeing how I'm coming right from Poland though, I don't think I'll be wanting to bring my skis with me. However, I'll carry my boots and everything else around if there is the possibility I will be able to rent or borrow park skis from someone/somewhere.

My other option is to actually do the tourist thing. I've been told New Zealand is a pretty sweet country, and I'd really like to go around, and see it all.

So I come to NZers with a few questions.

What are the chances of me skiing park or some stuff if I don't bring my own park skis?
What are some places of interest in New Zealand that I should go check out?
and
Does anyone want to travel around with me?

The last question would be my favourite. I'd love to go travel with someone else.

That is all,
Feel free to PM me if you'd like, or just respond here.

Mason