HOW TO SPEAK KIWI chur
10
Dial 000 for help in Australia— 111 in New Zealand
These are the phone numbers to reach emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance. Only use this for a real emergency.
11
Mind your manners at a Maori marae
There are definite protocols that should be observed if you are visiting a traditional Maori meetinghouse or marae. Wait to be officially welcomed with a pōwhiri( welcome) before entering the site. Do not wear shoes inside the marae. Do not bring food or drink into the marae. Do not walk in front of a speaker. At the conclusion of the welcome you should harirū( shake hands) and hongi( press noses). You will also be asked to wash your hands with water that is provided.
12
Don’ t try to barter in New Zealand
as marked. It would be considered rude to try to negotiate.
Unless you are buying a house or a car, prices in New Zealand are always
HOW TO SPEAK KIWI chur
Not to be outdone, New Zealanders have their own unique slang, too.
The wops( or“ the wop wops”) = the middle of nowhere( Example: he lives out in the wops.)
Chilly bin = a cooler Chur = sweet, awesome, or cheers Stubbie = a bottle of beer Togs = Bathing suit, swimwear
Jandals = Flip-flops, thongs, or sandals
Bach( pronounced“ batch”) = Beach house, holiday home
Tramping( or bushwalking) = Hiking
Pākehā = Maori for a New Zealander of European descent
Ka pai = Maori for good work Sweet as = great or fine Munted = broken or drunk Sus = suspicious Chocka = full Ta = thanks
77