6 hours if driving solidly
1.5 - 2 hours.
The drive from Auckland to Wellington is about 9 hours. The ferry trip across Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton is 3.5 hours plus a 1 hour check in time when travelling with a vehicle. The drive from Picton to Dunedin is about 9 hours. The total time would be at least 22.5 hours plus breaks.
about 2 1/2 hours depending on how many stops you have
It would take about 16 hours.
It takes about 5 - 5 1/2 hours, this includes some brief stops.
4 hours
It is 1,440 miles and an estimated 24 hours of driving time according to Google Maps.
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 3 hours and 8 minutes.
Seven hours behind, i.e. 5am. > well, that would actually be 5 hours ahead in Wellington, not behind. Also, it would depend on the time of year, as DST would affect the answer.
4 and 1/2 hours
A typical flight between LAX and Wellington, New Zealand would have a flying time of about 13 hours, 23 minutes
2 hours and 35 minutes