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Don't forget your swimsuit and snow jacket
Traveling to New Zealand any time soon? Prepare your daypack and a backup plan before setting off for a tramp in the bush or a stroll on the beach! The ... read more
20 Nov 2009
by Jeff West
20 Nov 2009
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She'll be right, mate.
If you're worried about anything, a Kiwi friend will reassure you, "She'll be right, mate." Your friend means that everything will be fine. Or, as their Aussie cousins ... read more
23 Mar 2009
by Amy Waterman
23 Mar 2009
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Sweet As
Kiwis have a happy-go-lucky attitude to life, represented by their ubiquitous use of the phrase, "Sweet as." "How's life going?" "Sweet as, mate." You also hear spin-offs, like, "How ... read more
23 Mar 2009
by Amy Waterman
23 Mar 2009
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Sweet as, bro
Kiwis are full of quirky local lingo. A favorite lingual pastime of theirs is to shorten words and add a "-y" suffix. Examples include "breaky" for breakfast, "wetty" for wetsuit ... read more
18 Mar 2009
by Aaron Scott-Klingborg
18 Mar 2009
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New Zealand
Dancing with sweaty-handed grannies in church halls
The old church in Dunedin offers dancing lessons every Wednesday night for those keen to learn some new moves. A fine goal, to be sure, for any guy new to ... read more
17 Feb 2009
by David Kelbe
17 Feb 2009
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