If the worst thing I have to deal with in New Zealand is a stare, then I'm okay with that! I have to get out of the US where I have to worry about getting stared at AND killed by a cop, or killed by a domestic terrorist in a movie theater.
@terminald89736 жыл бұрын
Parise Easton Staring happens in America too Just visit a local suburb
@spider.monkey.ninja.assassin5 жыл бұрын
Right? Considering the current state of things and history of US, staring, with out anyone at all being racist, is seriously not even a real problem 😄 unless you're a self conscious introvert and really want to be invisible..
@lanleyheke65785 жыл бұрын
Well I'm a Maori a native of New Zealand an if u do come to my home country I would like to say on behalf of us kiwis we welcome you with arms wide open
@dallasjudah5 жыл бұрын
@@lanleyheke6578 I'm planning to buy a home in Nelson.
@charmainejordan21495 жыл бұрын
Sad to say Parise Easton. But so true. I really wouldn't mind leaving the U.S..
@ZAmpedNZ6 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling.... but in reverse. I’m Maori and when I was the U.S I got stared at... or had people start speaking to me in Spanish because they thought I must be Latino. 😂😁✌🏽
@JacqueElias3656 жыл бұрын
lol My bonus kids, husband and I will be going to the US at the end of June and I am telling the kids that they will probably get people speaking Spanish to them. lol It is understandable, especially because we are going to Arizona and Texas.
@jerryhill81676 жыл бұрын
ZAmpedNZ Yes, people do think I am Spanish.
@avilik136 жыл бұрын
LOL I'm Samoan originally from NZ and when I was in NYC I had random people speak to me in Spanish and got asked if I was Puerto Rican, Dominican or Mexican. I stayed in Brooklyn so I liked that I didn't really stick out as a tourist though.
@jerryhill81676 жыл бұрын
I used to stay in Brooklyn. One block Spanish, next block Arabic, next block East Indian, ect.
@thegigadykid16 жыл бұрын
Samething happened to me but in north Dakota
@renee1765 жыл бұрын
Spend time in the UK and had a gentleman stare down me and a friend as we sat and ate in a cafe. We were both from the states. And we couldn't help noticing that he was staring at us and we looked at him where he proceeded to then talk to us. He apologized for staring, but he wasn't used to hearing our American accents and he found it fascinating listening to us talk, never thought I had an accent till then... LOL!
@skylagaaia1683 Жыл бұрын
Could have been staring at the beauty rather than the accent!!😂👍🏼
@INGEN_Dahnie-el-aha-ha Жыл бұрын
@@skylagaaia1683 ❤
@TukaSlave6 жыл бұрын
Nothing to do with race, skin colour or hair. You are just simply beautiful, and it would be difficult NOT to stare at you. Sorry to be blunt. Just a fact.
@pastelpepe4 жыл бұрын
Martin Buck She is beautiful, but don’t pretend that race does not play a factor
@serenity68314 жыл бұрын
@@pastelpepe exactly. You don't have to be in the US to experience racism
@anniebland64504 жыл бұрын
Agree...Your energy is lovely and it shows :)
@remnantsaved1443 жыл бұрын
Get yo nasty tale outta here
@urbanmentalterrorist2 жыл бұрын
Always some racist/fetishist talking about race don’t matter.
@artatgray5 жыл бұрын
Not daily, at least not that I've noticed. When I first arrived here, 23 years ago now, it wasn't uncommon to get some looks. I rarely took offense or felt uncomfortable about it as it was always due to curiosity from what I could tell. The first few years I was here I actually got stopped on the street twice for conversations about my ethnicity and told how nice it was, as an African American, to have me here. I found that to be quite refreshing after being occasionally feared (people clutching their belongings and locking their doors) in passing back in the US... 😏
@tara11996 жыл бұрын
Fellow African American female about to move to Wellington in April! As someone who travels a lot, I've definitely experienced "the stare". Lol. I'll be ready for it when it comes in NZ.
@MsDueces016 жыл бұрын
Sweetie 48421 there’s people that are of a darker complexion in NZ with crazier hairstyle, Wellington will be a breeze because it’s a bit more laid back
@dem57886 жыл бұрын
as a kiwi, I would have to say just to smile and perhaps a "hey" as you walk might help?.. it really is simply because the lack of African originated people here. And kiwis are typically very approachable, so we wouldn't think your being snarky in reply by making basic contact like I said above..
@unhooked255 жыл бұрын
Sweetie 48421: If and when you go to New Zealand which is where I'm originally from 50 plus years ago. Anyway I'm a white man, when I took a trip back there after many years of living in Canada, people would stare at me when they heard me talk because they thought I was an American and at that time 1987 there was some political upheaval over New Zealand being anti nuclear And the United States (president Reagan) and even Britain (PM Thatcher) were putting political pressure on New Zealand over that.However, I was about to confront one or two people who started getting a little snarky with me, but believe it or not, there own family and friends came to my defense and put them in their places. So if people do stare at you I wouldn't take it too personal because there could be many reasons for that and their not all bad. Cheers.
@SunniDae3332 жыл бұрын
How has it been for you?
@siya_veins2 жыл бұрын
Did you move?
@darrylanthony59836 жыл бұрын
They stare at you thinking are you Fijian? Samoan? Tongan? Cant be...don't quite know where youre from? You're unique looking so people will stare curiously wondering which tribe or clan you are.
@setarekiravia96874 ай бұрын
Lol to black to be Samoan or Tongan 😂
@catzkeet486012 күн бұрын
Well that's the thing. Black Americans are unusual here so yes people look. They're not trying to be rude, you're just unusual. We're used to Tongans, Fijians, Samoans and most of the Pacific islands, but you don't look like a Pacific islander. Frankly I think making a big deal out of curiosity is making a mountain out of a molehill.
@julianrevell2055Күн бұрын
Spot on
@yoni-in-BHAM7 ай бұрын
To be fair, I'm a Black woman and I got the stare when I went to parts of Wyoming and Iowa here in my own country, mind you! Plus I get the old "No, where are you REALLY from?" 👀 Dude, I'm American! Several family lines have been here since the early eighteenth century! One line has been here for thousands of years (Apache), WTF people?! 😫
@dem57886 жыл бұрын
Kiwi born, here.. It is cool seeing more and more AAs around NZ in recent years.. You see, America is like one huge movie to us.. or me, at least.. and seeing a AA guy, shirt off, going for a run down my street felt like he jumped straight out the TV screen haha.. Theres no hate.. its just something that isnt common here.
@spider.monkey.ninja.assassin5 жыл бұрын
It's more of a "whoa! Cool! That's happening HERE!" Right? It's so funny, because I'm from south Russia and year before last I went to a little village near my town to go to the beach. There were a few dark skinned guys and girls - I imagine they were some students from Africa, as one of the best unis is in my town and does get some international students. But oh, goodness! They had ALL the attention on that beach! Kids and people were running up to them, wanting to take pictures with them. They were trying to enjoy the sea and I remember looking at them standing knee deep in water, with a couple of people coming in and taking pictures with them. I felt bad for the situation, as I can see how that could make someone uneasy.. But I also understand the psychology behind the scenario, how these people that live in a little village, who maybe never have even seen people of that dark of complexion. Obvs, unless you live somewhere where there is some diversity, you probably don't know anything about how to be more gentle in approach to not make people feel uncomfortable..and Russians in general can be a bit overbearing in approach. So.. Yeah. It was quite a situation. Luckily, the dark skinned teens didn't seem to mind it all. They were together, so maybe that helped to feel comfortable being bombarded by all the excited locals? They were all smiles and didn't show signs of being uneasy. I was a bit uncomfortable FOR them haha.. But also from what I've been told, people from Africa don't experience racism in as sensitive of ways, as from the US (of course due to US's insane race dynamics and history) and my understanding of how uncomfortable that situation could have been is based on the US To be fair, though, I know in Asian countries people are all over you and want to take pictures if you're white, so.. 🤷🏾♂️ That's just humans, I guess..
@girlgoneplaces3 жыл бұрын
Love this comment haha
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
@@spider.monkey.ninja.assassinin some countries where dark skin is extremely rare or unheard of like China or Korea I've heard it can be a bit extreme and borders on racism? I bet for a good looking young African guy in Russia it would be extremely helpful in attracting the local Russian ladies? 😉
@jerryhill81676 жыл бұрын
I am black, white and Native American. I met a woman visiting the states from New Zealand who thought I was a Maori.
@ShereeseSR3 жыл бұрын
My son is moving to New Zealand! Thank you for giving us Americans a update!
@XLander236 жыл бұрын
I think it's the hair style ... looks great by the way 👍👍
@unhooked255 жыл бұрын
It's not a hair style, it's a hair natural.
@Snoop.Driftera4 жыл бұрын
It was the reason i clicked this video. Beautiful! I'm Russian BTW.
@faithtakespractice21386 жыл бұрын
They probably assume you’re a celebrity and are trying to place what movie they’ve seen you in lol 😁
@uchihahikaku16304 жыл бұрын
"Oh my god hi, i'm a really huge fan. I really loved you in Game of Thrones and Fast and Furious 7" haha
@candacedawn3573 жыл бұрын
Lol! 😂
@johnu.97326 жыл бұрын
They stare because you are black or because you are pretty?
@JacqueElias3656 жыл бұрын
Jean Uwumuremyi That is a good question! I have no way of knowing for sure, but I’m pretty sure it has an element of that I look different from the usual faces. The staring maybe be people trying to figure out where I am from.
@av58296 жыл бұрын
Jacque Elias it is more a different kind of beauty, that’s what people tend to stare at you. They’re just appreciating humans its not a bad or mean stare its more like a “i wish i had hair like that” or a “oh she looks pretty” type of situation , it literally just you different features that make people stare.
@MsViva7106 жыл бұрын
black and pretty yes I think so :)
@MsViva7106 жыл бұрын
Jacque Elias Sis. I love your sweet and non judgemental attitude about the stares. keep sweet. God bless you richly.
@terminald89736 жыл бұрын
Because Black Pretty is universal
@illicit_nz87986 жыл бұрын
They not staring because you're black, they're staring because you're fine...
@JacqueElias3656 жыл бұрын
lol maybe
@illicit_nz87986 жыл бұрын
Are you still in New Zealand? Have you been to Rotorua? It's near where I live.. 1 of New Zealands' best tourist destinations.. It literally stinks because of the geothermal activity & sulphur, but you get used to it..
@JacqueElias3656 жыл бұрын
Whydoesmy Channelneedaname Yes I live in Wellington. I’ve been to Rotorua but I didn’t get too much time to do touristy things. I did go to Kerosene Creek and saw some bubbly mud.
@illicit_nz87986 жыл бұрын
Kerosene Creek is literally 5mins from my house, I live in Reporoa lol
@joeyod94295 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your channel. My girlfriend is black and planning on coming to New Zealand. Think these videos are really honest and informative with out being too negative, hopefully they help
@annmarie40755 жыл бұрын
Are you American born living in NZ ? If so, what are your thoughts on the culture and people ? 😀
@ngapuhiterarawa6 ай бұрын
We stear at you like that cause it's fkn awesome to see an african here in New Zealand, I wish. More come here and lived a happy good safe life.
@Thehighpriestess10823 сағат бұрын
Been thinking about relocating to NZ as an AA woman from the states. Would love to see an update! Many blessings to you!
@liyakidada6736 жыл бұрын
Other African Americans are around but African people have been here since 1960, with greater numbers arriving in the 1980s. I've been here 50+ years. I identify as an AfricanNZer (we actually exist) and so do my sons - but we are a minority within a minority. When Africans stare at you they are trying to figure out where "in Africa" you are probably from, (most likely - we all do it). Its also a habit that is very common in Africa. It threw me when I went home to visit my family and everyone stared LOL!! Like your Tapa cloth in the background btw!
@venturaoctavia6 жыл бұрын
People Stare out of curiosity , not Racism . I would Stare back and say "Hello ". 😂 and wave 🖐️and just continue walking .lol Life is to short to care about what people think , to be honest if you are black like myself in America and you move in to a white neighborhood , they Stare at you too 😨😨😨😨😨, but that might not be curiousity , it can really be racism ,, so it's everywhere . Lol ( just embrace who you are and keep on stepping ) 😎
@SuperAnimelover1006 жыл бұрын
Dave Waugh I think Australia is where all the racism is at . Big difference !
@selatuimavave20825 жыл бұрын
I agreed ++++
@Sailorlluna2 жыл бұрын
She literally just said that she hasn’t experienced racism so this comment was kinda misplaced.
@JohnDoe-pe7ql5 жыл бұрын
As a black male who has lived here in New Zealand for all my life. I can definitely say 100% of the time, IT IS NOT RACISM. New Zealanders stare out of intrigue and fascination, most black people they see is through the media so seeing a black person in real life is like seeing a unicorn or a celebrity out of a tv screen. Although this is speaking from my own personal experiences and I have never really experienced any outward racism, maybe the odd micro aggression with a jaded older person but not really. But then again I am signed with the top modelling agency in New Zealand so maybe looking like a black male model could also be a factor in why people stare at me?
@JacqueElias3655 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I don't think it is racism.
@walkingcamera86102 жыл бұрын
You still in NZ?
@walkingcamera86102 жыл бұрын
@@JacqueElias365 you still in NZ?
@TukaSlave11 ай бұрын
Darling, people stare at you because you are fucking beautiful. No more, no less.
@enzedbritАй бұрын
You’ve lived in Aotearoa your whole life but call yourself black????
@iesharobinson51536 жыл бұрын
I hate the stare, i'm a fellow Maori living in Australia, and when we first moved here we got stared at alot, I guess people were wondering what nationality we were and mind you, we later figured that there weren't many kiwis where we were. It's usually only curiosity because people are not used to seeing or have never seen or heard a certain race around. Im always intrigued when I hear a different accent nearby. Glad your enjoying Aotearoa.
@cassidyddon744 жыл бұрын
Hi
@goonn3374 жыл бұрын
Ur cute
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
My god! Australia is so full of Maori and Pacific islanders especially the east coast cities! There's about a million people from NZ and the Pacific islands currently living in Australia with more coming every day so it's hard to imagine someone here not knowing what a Maori looked like? I live in Adelaide and in the CBD it's as multicultural as any of the major cities worldwide. You'll see people from all corners of the globe and hear languages you've never heard? If you were shocked by seeing a Maori you would be fascinated just watching the lunchtime crowds walk the streets every day!
@Mvjesty234 жыл бұрын
I am stared at in America, even though I’m an African American, so I’m used to it 🤧
@av58296 жыл бұрын
That is 100 percent true! Being stared at is normal mostly because you have something that is different it happens in NZ a lottttttttttt.
@julierobertson7288 Жыл бұрын
White Scottish, moved to NZ a long time ago. Took me ages to get used to the kiwi stare. Thought I had two heads for a while lol
@barryscott6222 Жыл бұрын
It is just the unicorn phenomena. Ohhh look - a unicorn...
@kazochrymowicz30764 жыл бұрын
They do stare because You are gorgeous Lady
@kiribetio1236 жыл бұрын
It's the hair that's all, it's beautiful
@fasicougar4 жыл бұрын
Don’t read into it too much. NZ is so diverse all shades of human exist here and live in harmony. You’re not different and Afro’s is common in the Pacific. It’s only a big deal if you make it or want it to be. Sweet as
@brianstigter95145 жыл бұрын
Sometimes My parents and i did get the stares too in the Netherlands or Germany. In my opinion it is stupid, rude and strange if adults do that, but it is not meant that way. You are worth to look at!
@av58296 жыл бұрын
People are just appreciating something beautiful that they haven’t seen before so its more like oh she looks pretty or i like her hair kinda stare
@tomricketts78219 күн бұрын
Where I come from in nz people might assume your from Columbia or Brazil we have a small Latin American community who have predominantly African roots
@nicholasmaude690614 күн бұрын
I remember watching in one of her other videos years ago how she said she was often mistaken for a Fijian here in New Zealand and she does look a lot like a Fijian.
@YoniNadi4 жыл бұрын
I’m a 63 year old black man who has never been to New Zealand but if I was to visit the country; I wouldn’t mind having people staring at me because I like attention! The black lady in the video was a novelty when she visited New Zealand!
@jamiejohnson48902 жыл бұрын
You r So cool!!!. You are unique and we love meeting people from different cultures, especially if it has nice food lol!
@jaxthewolf45722 жыл бұрын
If I ever come to New Zealand, I can't wait to share soul food with the locals, vegan soul food or regular! And I bet you're gonna love sweet potato pie
@ryukuslash84892 жыл бұрын
The stare could be compared to a new car on the block where your used to seing your everyday of the mill car and then a new one pulls up and naturally becomes a focus point of interest on so many levels
@naigarard403922 күн бұрын
Hi there! I'm planning to go to NZ for the month of December. Thank you for sharing your experiences!! I am wondering if you've formed a community with other African American people that I might connect with!!
@jacqueelias792720 күн бұрын
Hi, I do know a couple of other Black Americans but haven't formed any group or anything. If I did, it would need to be online because we're so spread out. How long are you staying?
@faithtakespractice21386 жыл бұрын
PS good luck this winter!!! Winter in NZ always makes me want to move to Arizona ha!! Tip: celebrate midwinter Christmas and go all-out. Cuz Wellington winter + no Christmas = major sad!
@pamtawhara702911 ай бұрын
Just smile and give a little wave with good morning, afternoon etc. Probably stare because you are a beautiful young woman and some folks probably think you are a famous movie star or singer!
@ZAmpedNZ6 жыл бұрын
Hmmm... I’ve never noticed people staring at interracial couples here, all my relationships have been interracial... Maori are technically half caste These days, perhaps people here are socialised to seeing Polynesian and white interracial relationships, so no one pays attention to those. Anything else seems exotic and new(?)... as a Sociology major I find this interesting. # Thesis? 😁✌🏽
@therealest12454 жыл бұрын
ZAmpedNZ Half caste? even that is becoming rare as being part Maori myself with African American Heritage.
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
In this day and age whether it's in New Zealand, Australia or America it's safe to say it's pretty rude and probably racist if someone is blatantly staring at you and your inter racial partner!
@MsPauapearl2 ай бұрын
I'm sorry for the stare. Passing on the street, I'm one who would find it hard to not take a 2nd look for several reasons. The accent, you have a charm with your moves, and your beauty, but mostly the unicorn effect. This silent fascination is not intended to be rude or cause harm...it's a Wow! moment.
@daviabraxton309910 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much my boyfriend is white an I'm black with locs we are planning on going too New Zealand at the beginning of next year for 2 months an i really appreciate the talk because even when we went to Thailand, Bangkok an Cambodia OMY Goodness not they stared me down an also wanted to take pictures with me they even touch my skin so yes i could stare right back😮but I'm looking forward to it..
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
If you go to a major city like Auckland or Wellington I wouldn't expect people to stare at you especially in the CBD? The inner city of Auckland is very much a multicultural environment with people of all races and religions living and working together. If you get stares it's probably because of your accent or because they think you're attractive and they're just checking you out? Here in Australia there are people of African descent as well as Indigenous people everywhere especially in the major cities, people in America tend to think of Australia as a white country but it's extremely multicultural and around 15% of the population is non white. In the big cities of Sydney and Melbourne there are entire suburbs where you will struggle to find a white person! It's not quite as multicultural or large in New Zealand but they definitely have a fairly large immigrant population of African descent so it's not unusual for a new Zealander to see people of different races daily. People are making it seem like rural China or Mongolia where they literally never see anyone other than their own people and seeing a dark skinned person on the street would be the most exciting thing the town had seen in years! 😆
@Ceilingkatwatchesus6 жыл бұрын
Especially in Asia hell even in Europe I got stared at. In Europe I got mistaken for Cuban, Dominican, or German. In Asia they all think black ppl are from Africa (more ingorance that anything over here in Asia) but it happens no matter where u live at in the world, just embrace it because it’s amazing when ppl stare trying to figure u out. I love that mysterious factor I have. 😆😆
@spider.monkey.ninja.assassin5 жыл бұрын
Would having a name tag type thing saying "hi, since you're wondering, I'm from ___" solve the situation and make people stop staring sooner? 😆
@katta4711 күн бұрын
After our recent election results, I really want to expatriate to another country. New Zealand has always been my first choice. Any advice on making that move?
@jacqueelias792711 күн бұрын
NZ needs professionals, particularly in the medical field, so find a job first that will give you a path to residency.
@chaupiamarighambi5859 Жыл бұрын
Black is beautiful ♥️🖤
@nargis.m31155 жыл бұрын
I feel bad because I find myself staring as well when i hear the accent, but its only because im like "oh cool its an american" lol,
@La-PetitMort4 жыл бұрын
"It"
@goonn3374 жыл бұрын
Sexy
@mtchar93124 жыл бұрын
I think she is referring to that long creepy why are you here stare that can make most ppl uncomfortable.
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
Everytime I go to the Hospital or University here in Australia I hear the American accent everywhere! It's cool trying to decipher which part of the country the accent is from? 😆
@houseoftoussaint9609 Жыл бұрын
A stare is better than a fucking knife.
@mjnoirunicorn844411 күн бұрын
What is the full process to moving to New Zealand permanently?
@tallblondealien54816 жыл бұрын
I get stared at in Asian countries,because i am tall and blonde.I stayed in the mountains,in Thailand now i really got stared at there!!!!
@cassidyddon744 жыл бұрын
Hi
@jetblackhair926 жыл бұрын
Here in Hamilton we have one of the highest concentrations of black people living in NZ within our city boundary, mainly from Somalia. There's a big chunk of young ones at my university - men and women. Nowadays most Somalis are NZ born. If I see a non-somali black person, I'm amazed. I definitely notice since most Somalis especially the girls wear Islamic style fashion. I don't stare though I think that's rude, I'd rather say something if I was that curious 😄.
@baitedlol69726 жыл бұрын
As a Kiwi, I couldn't care less about the color of your skin. Yes there will be some ignorant and racist people here but I can imagine half of them would be looking because you are gorgeous. Also because that hair/hairstyle is quite rare here so it could just be out of curiosity in my opinion. Half my family is white/NZ European and half is maori
@tina19084 жыл бұрын
Are you still in NZ? I'm thinking about moving there as soon as the borders open to finish my dissertation. Would love to gather your feedback.
@JacqueElias3654 жыл бұрын
I'm still here and loving it! To which part of NZ are you thinking about moving?
@curtisjones4003 жыл бұрын
@@JacqueElias365 Is it expensive to live in New Zealand?
@42Laj5 жыл бұрын
At 3:49. " Nobody has ever been racist, except my fiance...making jokes about fried chicken". ... hmmm??🤔
@s1mon183 жыл бұрын
I’m sure now even a curious look would be considered racist by American standards
@Snoop.Driftera4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought that people may stare at you, because you're a beautiful person?
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
That's probably half the stares I'm sure! I check out attractive Asian and African women on the bus and I wonder when I occasionally get busted looking whether they think I'm being racist? 🤔 I'm not im just being a creep! 😆
@michaelblandford50878 ай бұрын
Kia ora Jacque, people stare cause they are wondering if your famous, but unlike in america there not going to storm you for an autograph, us kiwis will just stare and think ,'wow, is that Macy Grey , omg i want to meet her , but i dont want to bother her', because i know i would, please dont get put off , us kiwis usually just stare in wonder of natural beauty, of which category you fit.
@kimirio664 жыл бұрын
The ' stare ' is where we are trying to guess where exactly you come from...It's nothing personal , it's an observation...
@leverhart72846 жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to your video on how you manage your hair in NZ! I'm moving to Auckland in a few months, and I'm not sure what to expect. There aren't many resources online, so anything you can share would be much appreciated! Please keep posting :)
@sherrisolomon28436 жыл бұрын
Lydia Everhart They have a million Black hair KZbin videos though. Btw, Dark and Lovely Au Natural Hair spray is what I use in the summer for the frizz.
@avilik136 жыл бұрын
There's an African hair salon in just about every suburb in Auckland. Well at least in South Auckland.
@ethelbwalya39746 жыл бұрын
There is a website called All things hair limited it has a reasonable amount of hair products
@sistapam5365 жыл бұрын
Hi Jacque. I just came across your videos and how you met your fiance. What a great story! Would you be willing to give an update on how and what you are doing any time soon? Thanks for sharing with us. Praying all is well.
@dylanduff912513 күн бұрын
Maybe cause you’re a beautiful looking human being aswell.
@jayflow79495 күн бұрын
New Zealand is Where Famous People Come To Be Left Alone & Not Harrassed….
@MrAhuapai26 күн бұрын
There are not a lot of African or African Americans in New Zealand so firstly there is the novelty factor to account for people staring. The further south you travel like in the South Island you will see far greater proportion of white people ( too cold haha) . If you were in Auckland the largest city you could be mistaken for a Melanesian person, Fijian , Vanuatu , Solomon Islands because of your hair and colouring and you wouldn't stand out particularly in South Auckland with lots of other brown people. I would think the main reason is that you are very attractive and probably dress relatively well. NZers are notorious for how casual and scruffy we are plus we like to wear black a lot. Ive noticed African Americans often wear bright colours like Polynesians which adds to the lookability..
@spidermek54162 жыл бұрын
The reason behind the stares is, you're gorgeous. You look so cute . The hairs? We stare because we never have beautiful hairs like yours. My hairs like lion mane to be honest.
@jayflow79495 күн бұрын
I’m A Kiwi This is Absolute Cap… if Your Live Streaming in Weird Places You’ll Get Stared At As We Like Our Privacy & Never interfere or Annoy Tourists…. If Someone is Looking At You in NZ They Usally Are Wanting To Talk To You & Eye Contact is important in Our Culture…. 🇳🇿🤙
@wellingtonian200911 ай бұрын
Maybe it's because you're attractive or because it's a novelty seeing and hearing your accent.
@JohnSmith-hn6kv6 жыл бұрын
Haha, when I was in the Philippines, I was stared at all the time. In your case, I'm guessing that it's because you're so pretty. Also, your hairstyle isn't common in NZ.
@Fashionistic4116 жыл бұрын
These videos have been really helpful. I'll be going to college in New Zealand in a couple of months and I was wondering how do black women get their hair done there. I'm planning on getting locks but I don't have any idea how I would maintain it there.
@spider.monkey.ninja.assassin5 жыл бұрын
Potential lucrative business idea? 😀
@Sailorlluna2 жыл бұрын
It’s weird how many people are commenting attempting to discredit this woman’s experience. She said she’s never experienced racism in NZ but that doesn’t mean people don’t stare out of racism. A simple google search will show you that African refugees experience a ton of racism and xenophobia in NZ. Knowing that it’s not uncalled for when a black person who has experienced racism their whole life to be guarded and weary when people stare. Yes sometimes it admiration but let’s not act like these behaviors can’t also be tied to racism because that simply isn’t true. It makes no sense for people that aren’t black to dictate when a black person is and isn’t experiencing racism…
@abodetidings83923 жыл бұрын
new zealand still amazing country
@dfgnhdfdfbndsfb3 жыл бұрын
We have a huge African community here, my wife is Sudanese.They probably stare at you because they hear your accent and are happy to see you lol
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
Yeah I thought New Zealand must have a large immigrant population by now? I think they might be staring because she's very attractive too? 😉
@danielletapley61915 жыл бұрын
Again thank you for your outlook on New Zealand I really want to know what the difference is between Living in America and living in those dealing as far as hello beautiful people do you have the same things like healthcare school money jobs things like that
@lasaundrahagans21035 жыл бұрын
Just found your videos...I am all caught up..will you be making an update video soon?
@joe_lubinda2 жыл бұрын
So many Pacific Islanders look like us Africans so I find it weird when they "stare". A Samoan once thought I was from Samoa 😂😂
@Askvonne6 жыл бұрын
Yeah they were like that when i was in Germany also. Well you've got to look past it.
@cassidyddon744 жыл бұрын
Hi
@sausagesizzler649 Жыл бұрын
We're the country furthest from the rest of the world, most kiwis have a natural interest in tourists and people from other places. If people are staring I'm sure 99% of the time its not in a bad way.
@shecrazyhorse3122 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sharing ❤ 🥀 😎
@ToxxicMafia4 жыл бұрын
lived in Malaysia for many years in a town where i was one of the first black people to land. the stares made me feel very special.. sometimes the naughty boys would chant 'Bob Marly Bob Marley'.. lol.. if u cant handle such things then just stay where you are. i grew up in a rural African village where we would run after a car especially if it had a white person inside.. i bet those white people felt special too
@taschasmith85364 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about moving to New Zealand do you have any suggestions where? I have a 12 year old daughter
@JacqueElias3654 жыл бұрын
Hi! My suggestion is anywhere you can get a job atm. There is more cultural diversity in the North Island, but I know some lovely people in the South Island as well. I personally have lived and loved Auckland and Wellington. I also love Tauranga but only visited. With the economy being so bad right now, many people are having to go back home. Jobs are slim atm, so I would prioritise that.
@taschasmith85364 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... bad economy ok... being killed by corona or anything else 😒.... I’ll take New Zealand for 500 Alex ... lol 😂
@sfarooq20126 жыл бұрын
I know in china they follow you and take pictures of you even if you say no to them
@spider.monkey.ninja.assassin5 жыл бұрын
In China that's the case if you're white, too haha! China's got too many people for their own good
@goonn3374 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sister
@bridgettewilson70924 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of moving with my 4 children, its deep on my heart but I'm scared to death about putting my children in an environment I'm not familiar with. Please any advice or encouragement is accepted.
@JacqueElias3654 жыл бұрын
I understand your fear. First, I would say moving to a new country is an experience like no other. You cannot replicate it. It forces you to develop parts of your character that you wouldn't do otherwise. I think getting used to a new culture and surroundings is good for us all. With that said, you know your children best. If they are dealing with mental health issues or other complications, a big move is going to be an even bigger adjustment for them. Many children I've met that have moved from overseas are coping well. Some take more time to adjust than others, but kids, for the most part, are resilient. The adults I have met struggle more than the kids do. The key is to build relationships with people. Second, New Zealand is amazing and the people are very friendly. It is a very different culture than the US, but there are enough similarities, like language and other elements of Western culture, that you can hook onto to find rest from all the newness. Hopefully, that helps.
@THECHICHIHUB2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how you moved to New Zealand?
@imanjones3807 Жыл бұрын
How are you doing currently? 2023
@parkiwi4787Ай бұрын
Sweetheart the stares you get are because your beautiful.
@terrilemanu71946 жыл бұрын
If I saw you on the street unaware of your culture I would think u r Tongan\samoan, your hairtype is common in south auckland. But also most of us don’t mean to be rude, mind you you’re very pretty so that could b the reason but yeah.
@JohnDoe-pe7ql5 жыл бұрын
I would say she looks more Fijian in the islander context.......I have never seen a Tongan or Samoan that looks like her.....
@ghostie77904 жыл бұрын
I'm very much interested on visiting NZ for like a 2 month stay. If I came could we be friends? I'm a sister too. Would love to have company there. Once this whole Covid virus is a thing of the past of course.
@that682kid.C4 жыл бұрын
You need to come to south Auckland lol you'll fit in with us Polynesian and to be honest it will be mainly Europeans given you the stare an I ain't been racist. I'm born an raised in nz south Auckland if I go around to botany,howick area they will look at me like I don't belong there
@LazyBoiOTB4 жыл бұрын
Bruh.. I'm literally about to land in Auckland... Fuck
@unhooked255 жыл бұрын
Jacque Elias: I've lived in Canada since I was only 8 years old, but New Zealand is where I'm originally from. However nice to see you are there probably like a few other African American's, that is aside from a few African English people I met the last time I took a trip back there, but I'm a little surprised you get stared at because I thought you would just about pass for a Fijian or a Pacific Islander which New Zealand does have a lot of, that is aside from the native Maori people, well especially an indigenous Fijian, because they look very similar to Africans, they also have kinky hair and there is quite a number is them in New Zealand. However, it's nice to see that you are venturous. Why? Well I have been to the U.S. a few times and while being there, would you believe me if I told you that I ran into a couple or so people who don't even know Canada exists much less New Zealand?.....Well anyway, you having now spent some time there, I was just curious as to what you think of the native Maori people and their culture now I'm quite sure you have had some exposure to that. I would really like to know if you can find the time to reply. Oh by the way, I hope you like the meat pies. Cheers!.....P.S. If people stare at you, well although staring is not considered polite, I would take it too seriously, reason being is there could be many reasons why they're staring, that is aside from you being attractive like a few others have mentioned in the comments. All the best.
@naturelove8314 жыл бұрын
I'm seriously considering this
@thefitnessjumpstart6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. By any chance, are you still in New Zealand? Any plans on creating more videos? We will definitely stay tuned. :D By the way.... is there a way to contact you? The ladies of Expat Divas would love to see more of your videos. Keep in touch.
@JacqueElias3656 жыл бұрын
Francesca Fraser Yes I am in New Zealand. I have two new videos coming soon. I’m on Facebook.
@stocks4bt3 жыл бұрын
@@JacqueElias365 are you still in New Zealand
@pavlovsdogman8 күн бұрын
Does New Zealand really have so few people of African or Caribbean descent? Here over the ditch in Australia all the major cities have large African immigrant populations as well as people from PNG and Fiji plus there's obviously a lot of indigenous Australians too so its not unusual at all to see darker skinned people and if someone is staring at you as an African person in the middle of a city here i would say it must be racism because it's not exactly exotic? 😆
@wiljon19813 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling. I got those same stares when I visited South Africa. I guess us AA stand out from other blacks from other countries. Lol. You stated that your husband is white. Is he white from the USA? If so, then it's probably not common to see a white and black couple in New Zealand compared to the USA. I would feel more comfortable visiting Nee Zealand or Australia compared to Russia. Lol. Both countries have less blacks, but I think Russia is more racist. Thank you for the video.
@jasoncoles90864 жыл бұрын
Wtf is his dad is "brown"? I'm dark-skinned myself and I'm brown but I'd rather be called black
@Sailorlluna2 жыл бұрын
Brown is usually used to refer to south east asian and latin americans.
@bryanmaulana22595 жыл бұрын
When one day NZ will be a populated country,this effects won't be happened again!!!!
@carrie-annstark71836 жыл бұрын
Don't think they're staring because you're black it's because you're hot!
@RicardoSilvas-uq6wn9 ай бұрын
Anyways stay true to you if you gotta change the way you talk then they're not for you.✌🏿
@randomuser11053 жыл бұрын
They probably stare because you’re smoking hot.
@souljahrigger5971 Жыл бұрын
Bro there's more people from around the world in Auckland than maori
@billyjohnson28716 жыл бұрын
are you guys still together?
@MrDeep01034 жыл бұрын
Well you hella fine so they must be staring..plus we don’t get much beautiful black girls here in NZ so yeah :)