Hi Jeremy,
I does appear that you received incorrect advice from the consulate staff in NZ if you intended to stay less than 90 days.
The consulate in Lagos advises the opposite on this type of enquiry as does INS (the organization that actually mans the borders)
Regardless, our clean shaven traveller seems to be set for a problem free crossing. Sounds from your description that Johannes should just turn himself in to the police.
I know what you mean about border crossings being fickle. I'm about to head out on my bike to re-cross some of the more corrupt African ones.
Good luck on the road.
Cheers,
Brian
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