Creative Cloud subscription in New Zealand

Yes I know, not many people care about NZ, and definitely not Adobe, but I wanted to start this thread to at least get my voice heard.
I am unable to purchase a creative cloud subscription in NZD. The only option I have is to buy in AUD. This is wrong on so many levels:
1) the AUD price includes local tax, which I am not supposed to pay because I don't live in Australia
2) I am unable to claim GST back in NZ, because I was charged in AUD
3) Every time my credit card gets charged, I have to pay conversion charges
Apart from the unfortunate exchange rate, I also have 3 additional charges added to the final price, just because I live in NZ. Adobe, seriously, you have to sort your stuff out. This is unacceptable.
If there is no NZD purchase option, why not give us the choice at least which currency we want to pay in? What's the difference? Since there is no local retail operation here, what does it matter? If I could buy in USD, at least there is no tax included in the price. (and it would be a lot cheaper too)
I just spoke to one of the Adobe resellers here to ask if I could purchase a subscription through them and the answer I got was:
"It is only available direct through Adobe. The Cloud is pretty much direct competition from Adobe against our box product "
Not a happy camper.

Creative Cloud certainly seems to be available through resellers in the US.  Even Amazon has a prepaid 3 or 12 month subscription available (I guess you're just buying a coupon which is then used to credit the account on Adobe.com):
http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Creative-Membership-Pre-Paid-Product/dp/B007W7A1OY/ref=sr_1_1? ie=UTF8&qid=1336991606&sr=8-1
Also, Adobe's FAQ on Creative Cloud states it will be sold retail:
Where can I purchase a Creative Cloud membership?:
Memberships to Creative Cloud are available through Adobe.com and select retail and online stores. Find a store in your area.
When you buy at a retail or online store, you will have the choice of a prepaid 3-month or 12-month membership.
I don't live in NZ anymore, but I can imagine the annoyance of having to pay GST via Australia, and not being able to claim that in NZ. Seems like a signifcant oversight from Adobe.

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