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How are New Zealanders and Australians different?
The principal language of both countries is English, but don’t assume that similar accents mean they speak the same dialect. Australians are generally more creative in their use of language than New Zealanders, including rhyming slang, lots of sarcasm – and of course plenty of swearing.
What descent are most Australians and New Zealanders?
However, the majority of New Zealanders, both in Australia and New Zealand, are Pākehā (New Zealanders of European descent), mainly of British ancestry.
Are New Zealanders more polite than Australians?
New Zealand has been ranked the fifth best destination in the world for expats. That’s according to the 2016 Expat Insider report by InterNations, which surveyed more than 14,000 expats across 67 countries.
What are characteristics of New Zealanders?
New Zealanders (also known as Kiwis) are often viewed as being friendly, inventive, outgoing and welcoming people. They are generally calm and may initially seem slightly more reserved and polite in comparison to other English-speakers. However, their culture is still highly informal and relaxed.
What is considered rude in NZ?
Do not text, type, listen to or talk on a mobile device while you are interacting with other people – including in a shop, during a meeting or at a meal. Do not interrupt a conversation to make or take a long telephone call. Do not talk loudly on a cell phone in a confined public space such as a lift or bus.
Are Kiwis friendly?
Kiwis have a reputation for being quite friendly. Quite laid-back, quite good people to be hanging out with and having fun with.
What is the relationship between New Zealand and Australia like?
New Zealand and Australia also have come together for Antarctic exploration during the Australasian Antarctic Expedition from 1911 to 1914. Plus, New Zealand and Australia have relaxed laws when it comes to migration, travelling and working for New Zealand and Australian citizens. Was this article useful?
Which country has more Wildlife Australia or New Zealand?
If you think of Australia, the first thing that pops into your head are probably kangaroos or koala’s. When you think of New Zealand this will probably be sheep or kiwi’s. Unless you are a bird lover, Australia will beat NZ by far with their wildlife.
Where do most people live in Australia and New Zealand?
Especially if you think about that in Australia almost everyone lives around the coast, and in New Zealand 1/3 of the population lives in Auckland, and only a quarter of the population lives on the bigger Southern island. Because of the size of Australia, it costs a lot of time to travel around and see all that the country has to offer.
Is Australia or New Zealand a better place to visit?
In New Zealand the distances are a bit shorter, but there is also a lot to see everywhere you go so it will take a lot of time to see everything as well, but you won’t have to travel really far from one spot to another. As said above, Australia if full of red dirt, and New Zealand is full of greenery.