Aristo and Chaser are auto-only. You'll only find a manual one if someone has already done a conversion for you, so don't count on finding another one.
$3500 for a conversion shouldn't be out of the question, especially if you buy an R154 and associated bits while you're in NZ and throw them in the boot. The main problem you're going to have is getting a suitable pedal box - you might be able to find some late-model Toyota with interchangeable pedals (Supra? Camry?) but I wouldn't have a clue what would fit.
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