going to New Zealand - a long journey!

I investigated different sites and settled on Need to Travel. The lady on the other end of the phone could not have baeen more helpful. (I had to use the phone for part of the time because my computer was misbehaving!) She discussed the different options with me and at first I was going to fly with Cathay Pacific but when I looked at the flight schedule and realised that only one meal was offered each 12 hours, I e-mailed her back, saying that I clearly should need to take a picnic with me! She then suggested that I should try Emirates as they were only £50 dearer. My daughter-in-law has since endorsed this decision that I have made the correct choice as Emirates have a fantastic reputation. The Need to Travel helper also said the same thing and reminded me that I would need a visa as the flight goes by Australia for refuelling. This is the first time I have booked on-line for a long flight, but I would have no reservations about doing the same again. I only dealt with her, but I felt that she had all the information at her fingertips, so I am actually looking forward to the flight- all 30 hours with en-route stops. She cares.