Comments on: An Aussie Living in NZ http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/ Thu, 31 May 2012 20:46:44 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: John http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/comment-page-1/#comment-391574 John Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:00:04 +0000 http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/#comment-391574 Yea kiwis get the same thing living in aussie, i atually think its as bad in NZ for an aussie living there compared to a kiwi in aussie. Although the aussie accent in New Zealand can be detected a mile away whereas in australia my new zealand accent (although twanged up) only detected when i say 6 or dance, here, that. Most kiwis in NZ are interested in australia and conversations can easily be striked up about it e.g i live in queensland "oh ive been there its beautiful" where as when u talk to an aussie and say you come from NZ response is usually oh right new zealand umm sheep "cough" shagger.... Yea kiwis get the same thing living in aussie, i atually think its as bad in NZ for an aussie living there compared to a kiwi in aussie. Although the aussie accent in New Zealand can be detected a mile away whereas in australia my new zealand accent (although twanged up) only detected when i say 6 or dance, here, that.

Most kiwis in NZ are interested in australia and conversations can easily be striked up about it e.g i live in queensland “oh ive been there its beautiful” where as when u talk to an aussie and say you come from NZ response is usually oh right new zealand umm sheep “cough” shagger….

]]> By: Adrian http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/comment-page-1/#comment-24207 Adrian Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:28:41 +0000 http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/#comment-24207 I'm an Australian and have lived in NZ for almost 5 years. I moved to NZ because I found a job here before I could find one in OZ , after returning from Europe. Go figure. I agree with you on many points about the small-mindedness etc. What appears to be really sad about the typical NZ personality, is that kiwis will be quick to call Aussies convicts and other names - but they just cannot take any retaliatory comment. I have been alienated here because when a kiwi has given me sh** - I have always had a much wittier and original comeback. As a result - I have no friends here. It's really sad because I mean well, (and probably so does any kiwi who gives me a ribbing) and am generally a friendly guy. I’m an Australian and have lived in NZ for almost 5 years. I moved to NZ because I found a job here before I could find one in OZ , after returning from Europe. Go figure. I agree with you on many points about the small-mindedness etc. What appears to be really sad about the typical NZ personality, is that kiwis will be quick to call Aussies convicts and other names – but they just cannot take any retaliatory comment. I have been alienated here because when a kiwi has given me sh** – I have always had a much wittier and original comeback. As a result – I have no friends here. It’s really sad because I mean well, (and probably so does any kiwi who gives me a ribbing) and am generally a friendly guy.

]]> By: nzINbris http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/comment-page-1/#comment-24205 nzINbris Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:52:16 +0000 http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/#comment-24205 Im a NZer living in Brisbane for the past 10 years, and everyday I get one of the same'ole, lame'ole anti-Kiwi jibs from some form of Aussie. The only days I don't get some form of 'ribbin' is on the days were I don't have any contact with an Aussie, or I am spending time with very close (Aussie) friends. I dont come from Auckland, or any of the 'major' centers in NZ, however I do remember having Australian friends in NZ. There was banter, but no way was it on a day-to-day basis. I have never spent time in Auckland so cannot comment on Aucklanders. Seriously, I would suggest getting out of Auckland and visiting say the Bay of Plenty, especially if you like the quieter life. Most people that DONT live in Auckland, hate Auckland, and for very good reasons. I think you also need to remember that you are on a small Island with 4.5m people on it ... dont expect it to be Sydney! Im a NZer living in Brisbane for the past 10 years, and everyday I get one of the same’ole, lame’ole anti-Kiwi jibs from some form of Aussie. The only days I don’t get some form of ‘ribbin’ is on the days were I don’t have any contact with an Aussie, or I am spending time with very close (Aussie) friends. I dont come from Auckland, or any of the ‘major’ centers in NZ, however I do remember having Australian friends in NZ. There was banter, but no way was it on a day-to-day basis. I have never spent time in Auckland so cannot comment on Aucklanders. Seriously, I would suggest getting out of Auckland and visiting say the Bay of Plenty, especially if you like the quieter life. Most people that DONT live in Auckland, hate Auckland, and for very good reasons. I think you also need to remember that you are on a small Island with 4.5m people on it … dont expect it to be Sydney!

]]> By: Lucy Lockett http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/comment-page-1/#comment-24203 Lucy Lockett Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:23:48 +0000 http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/#comment-24203 My daughters went through that when we moved back to NZ, it was hard and it does hurt. Everything is okay now that they have lost their Aussie twang! I loved living in Australia and the people there are fantastic! My daughters went through that when we moved back to NZ, it was hard and it does hurt. Everything is okay now that they have lost their Aussie twang! I loved living in Australia and the people there are fantastic!

]]> By: Bruce http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/comment-page-1/#comment-24201 Bruce Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:48:35 +0000 http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/an-aussie-living-in-nz/#comment-24201 My heart bleeds My heart bleeds

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