How much money should I budget to live in New Zealand for a month?

I am a canadian backpacking in New Zealand for 4 weeks. I'm just not sure how much money I am going to need to live there for a month. I am planning on doing lots of traveling and staying in hostels.
Any suggestions?

Thankyou!

I'm a Canuck, and I lived in Wellington NZ for about six months a couple of years ago...

They have some great hostels (especially on the south island) that are reasonably priced...

I'd say that three grand would be enough for everything...

Taxes are included in the sticker price on all merchandise there!

If you enjoy hiking...I would HIGHLY recommend doing the Mt. Tongariro Hike...the one I did was 17km and took us about six hours to do....it's VERY popular and has amazing natural scenery! We stayed at a hostel the night before and were picked up by a tour company which drops you off at one end of the Mnt and picks you up on the other end!! (But don't do it if you are going to be there in their winter months)...

Feel free to send me a private email if you want more info on anything!!

It is dependent on a lot of factors. Are you going to be backpacking? If so then 5K would be enough with plenty to spare.

If you are hotelling then it depends on the hotel you are staying. Tourist areas are more expensive than other areas.

Also, are you just staying in one place or are you going to travel from south to north of the country?

you can read www.expatexposed.com and all the articles there...it is very informative