7 Ludicrous Misconceptions About New Zealand It's a Drama Podcast
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Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the fact that the people have a bloody good sense of humour.
Which is just as well.
Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious.
Life in New Zealand
I am not a hypocrite so I will tell you this straight up. Before we go any further.
Prior to us moving to New Zealand eleven years ago, my (zero) knowledge of the country led me to believe that I would find locals living in mud huts selling coconut juice to the passers-by in exchange for a smile.
I even thought that there would be little sheep in neck-scarves working at the airport.
Luckily, I kept that last expectation to myself.
What is life like in New Zealand?
The reality couldn't be further from the truth.
Which is a pity really. I think it would be quite nice to have a woolly ram checking your luggage for dirty boots.
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Because I hate to break it to you, but a lot of these common misconceptions came via my American friends. Oops.
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7 (Ridiculous) Misconceptions About New Zealand
1: New Zealander's Don't Speak English
I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt on this one. And I kind of get it.
The New Zealand slang is not just confusing but quite frankly, at times, it can come across as just plain bonkers.
I mean, what country says 'Yeah Nah' when you ask them a question? Huh?
But fear not. English is spoken throughout New Zealand.
And rest assured, once you get become accustomed to the accent and get your head around the fact that kiwis will greet you by saying 'howzit?' and then walk away without waiting for an answer, you'll be sweet.
English is one of the three official languages in New Zealand (the others are Te Reo Māori and New Zealand sign language).
2: New Zealand is Connected To Australia (by a bridge actually).
Er no. Not quite.
Australia is a little over 2,500 miles away from New Zealand so that bridge had better be a bloody long one...
Just to be clear. Australia is not connected to New Zealand. They are completely separate countries.
And for god's sake don't ever make the same mistake as I did and claim you can't tell the difference between a kiwi accent and an Ozzie one.
Big mistake.
One says Luz and the other says leeez.
Not actually that helpful when your name is Liz.
3: It's Always Sunny in New Zealand
One of the wonderful things about living in New Zealand is that it is a country with seasons.
Four of them in fact.
While it is true that there are hotter and drier parts of the country depending on where you go, New Zealand has four seasons and all of them hold their own secret charm.
If you are trying to weigh up when is the best time to visit New Zealand then I'd say it depends on what floats your boat.
The summer is hot and gorgeous - if you are coming in December just remember that Christmas in New Zealand is hot (and I won't lie, that's a bit weird).
The spring is warm and beautiful, the winter is sunny and cold and you can ski and the autumn is colourful and calm.
Just remember, this is not Hawaii, nor is it Sri Lanka or Australia. This is New Zealand. And It rains a lot.
Which is why the country is so beautifully green.
4: New Zealand People Dwell in Bungalows Along The Coast
I love this one!
Some New Zealander's have holiday homes along the coast.
These homes are called 'Bach
Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the fact that the people have a bloody good sense of humour.
Which is just as well.
Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious.
Life in New Zealand
I am not a hypocrite so I will tell you this straight up. Before we go any further.
Prior to us moving to New Zealand eleven years ago, my (zero) knowledge of the country led me to believe that I would find locals living in mud huts selling coconut juice to the passers-by in exchange for a smile.
I even thought that there would be little sheep in neck-scarves working at the airport.
Luckily, I kept that last expectation to myself.
What is life like in New Zealand?
The reality couldn't be further from the truth.
Which is a pity really. I think it would be quite nice to have a woolly ram checking your luggage for dirty boots.
Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand?
Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like?
Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
SIGN UP NOW!
If you are moving to New Zealand from the US then you need to read this post and listen to this podcast.
Because I hate to break it to you, but a lot of these common misconceptions came via my American friends. Oops.
Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
7 (Ridiculous) Misconceptions About New Zealand
1: New Zealander's Don't Speak English
I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt on this one. And I kind of get it.
The New Zealand slang is not just confusing but quite frankly, at times, it can come across as just plain bonkers.
I mean, what country says 'Yeah Nah' when you ask them a question? Huh?
But fear not. English is spoken throughout New Zealand.
And rest assured, once you get become accustomed to the accent and get your head around the fact that kiwis will greet you by saying 'howzit?' and then walk away without waiting for an answer, you'll be sweet.
English is one of the three official languages in New Zealand (the others are Te Reo Māori and New Zealand sign language).
2: New Zealand is Connected To Australia (by a bridge actually).
Er no. Not quite.
Australia is a little over 2,500 miles away from New Zealand so that bridge had better be a bloody long one...
Just to be clear. Australia is not connected to New Zealand. They are completely separate countries.
And for god's sake don't ever make the same mistake as I did and claim you can't tell the difference between a kiwi accent and an Ozzie one.
Big mistake.
One says Luz and the other says leeez.
Not actually that helpful when your name is Liz.
3: It's Always Sunny in New Zealand
One of the wonderful things about living in New Zealand is that it is a country with seasons.
Four of them in fact.
While it is true that there are hotter and drier parts of the country depending on where you go, New Zealand has four seasons and all of them hold their own secret charm.
If you are trying to weigh up when is the best time to visit New Zealand then I'd say it depends on what floats your boat.
The summer is hot and gorgeous - if you are coming in December just remember that Christmas in New Zealand is hot (and I won't lie, that's a bit weird).
The spring is warm and beautiful, the winter is sunny and cold and you can ski and the autumn is colourful and calm.
Just remember, this is not Hawaii, nor is it Sri Lanka or Australia. This is New Zealand. And It rains a lot.
Which is why the country is so beautifully green.
4: New Zealand People Dwell in Bungalows Along The Coast
I love this one!
Some New Zealander's have holiday homes along the coast.
These homes are called 'Bach
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