Originally Posted by viviennef

I like my trained kookaburras who call me and get very shirty if I dont go and throw sausage up in the air for them

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Originally Posted by camponotus

The benefits, I would have thought, are going to be much more immediate and striking for the first person than they will be for the second person. They are likely to start getting all excited about 'the climate and the beaches and feeling safer' from the moment they touch-down at the airport. The second person, however, might find plenty that they miss about the lovely village with its walks in the countryside, beautiful pub and attractive buildings. They might have to look harder for the benefits of being in another country.

Originally Posted by viviennef

I like being away from it all
I like my trained kookaburras who call me and get very shirty if I dont go and throw sausage up in the air for them

Originally Posted by sr71

It's an oft-quoted joke, but the fact is Australia actually has more sheep than NZ. And secondly, Australia is in no position to criticise NZ when they have a song containing the words "Tie me kangaroo down". Just what are they planning to do to the kangaroo?

Originally Posted by Hutch

I moved from the Cotswolds and there's sweet F.A. I miss about 'em.

Originally Posted by Notts_bloke

It always make me laugh when Aussies take the piss out of Kiwis for having "a funny accent"!!!

Originally Posted by Notts_bloke

Come on Cirencester is not really the Cotswolds

Originally Posted by moneypen20

I work with a few Aussies and two Kiwis. We all take the piss out of each other for various things but we all agree (and that includes the Kiwis) that the NZ accent is daft and embarrassing The Kiwis would love to lose it but it's too strong to wipe out.

Originally Posted by sr71

Of course both sound positively lovely if the is a South African in the vicinity.

Oddly enough though, I've worked with many Kiwis in London in the City and Canary Wharf and they are usually very successful professionals - it doesn't seem to hamper them too much. A far worse affliction would be to have a Brummy or broad Northern accent.

Originally Posted by The Flintstones

The weather leads to improved attitudes, lifestyle, health and energy. QUOTE]

It certainly does in the UK.

Pity the same can't be said for Australia.

Originally Posted by Notts_bloke

It always make me laugh when Aussies take the piss out of Kiwis for having "a funny accent"!!!

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond

I was in a shop and heard a NZ girl saying "can I have 6" when she was wanting something.

It sort of catches your attention a little bit...

And if you haven't heard the accent... well... you just must hear it.

Originally Posted by Notts_bloke

Yes I have heard. Kiwis change the vowel sound of i.

Aussies can't say yoghurt, project, data, memo, chaise longue etc properly! So I think it's a bit rich to take the mickey out of Kiwis for speaking differently.