Two Black Men Reveal the SHOCKING Truth About Moving to New Zealand

[@Twano2am]

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[@mj4208]

From a Kiwi, your hairstyle is what's different.

[@mj4208]

Evan in the courts the Judge wants to know your life, and what made you be before the court, and they want you not to come back, so they are willing to help.

[@changemaker853]

@Twano2am If you come to New Plymouth, Taranaki brother i'll show you the local spots just hit me up :)

[@terrorantulaplatinumcollec7034]

As a New Zealand growing up here and I just keep think anything else outside of the island is not normal! its not normal look and a race or sex or place of origin first? for me i just see people as blood and bone(you have blood/I have bones too) so funny to see too that many people over the world came here and say its a nice place than never leave. "more the merrier"

[@user-tx4io7fk4o]

He's on the ball

[@leeceyah]

As a Maori who has never left New Zealand. Im so glad to see how many of you come here and can actually feel our light.

[@PeterTurner605]

Reminds us how special we are in a sometimes hateful world.

[@darianstarfrog]

Yea but without the white influence, Maori would have gone to war and eaten them..

[@JJaguar333]

Being Maori and from here you’re probably aware there is still quite a lot of racism. I think it’s cause these guys are African American which is a rarity over here.

[@leeceyah]

@JJaguar333 yeah definitely but not as bad as over there. We dont need to worry about our lives on the daily and most of us are humble, friendly and curious . I've had maori people look at me like crap , im aware 😆 im glad they can feel comfortable and safe with us .

[@JJaguar333]

@@leeceyah yes most people just want to get a long. Though there’s still a bad undercurrent of anti Maori and anti Asian sentiment. Travelling to Thailand and Cambodia and feeling really welcome in those cultures completely transformed my outlook of those cultures and made me feel ashamed of how some mostly white kiwis treat asians here.

[@sadtimesahead1958]

I am a black man living in New Zealand now for 10 years. I haven't lived in the US for 13 years. I will never move back. I feel safe and accepted here in my small Lawrence town!

[@atapene]

Lawrence! My mum has a little holiday place there, cool town, bit quieter than the states!! 😂😂

[@sadtimesahead1958]

Nice! Lawrence is a great little place and full of really nice people. Most people know me here, which has never happened in the States.

[@priehowell8825]

Good to have you here . I feel NZ is a genuine place and welcoming

[@misterbeans6064]

Oh wow, Lawrence. As a NZ born pacific man when I lived central Otago (8 years), I also got the looks lol. Because of the people, that’s been my favourite place I have lived in this country.

[@sarahcross2534]

Oh isn’t Lawrence a great little place and so friendly! I too had a little holiday home there until a year ago ❤

[@dericjele]

I am a Zimbabwean who moved to New Zealand after living in China for 12 years. On my first evening in New Zealand, walking to the Pak 'n Save with my family, everyone was refreshingly nice and welcoming. It felt like we belonged and had lived there all our lives- an easy, natural transition, a feeling almost like finally coming home. Two years later, I still feel the love everywhere I go, especially from the Māori community. I freaking love this country, its culture, and its people. Please never change.

[@_HA_TANAA]

Kia-Ora Brutha, Welcome to The Whanau e tama ✊🏽

[@tahanaparker2660]

Mauri Ora brother

[@GeoffreyTotton]

You are brave living in China that long

[@becantonopoulos2604]

So don’t try to change it then

[@CQuinnLady]

@becantonopoulos2604 where did he say he is trying to change it? Gee mate take the compliment.

[@recardobrown]

I am a black man from the UK living in NZ for 25 years and have driven around NZ over the years, and have been treated very well, yes people look especially in small towns but they are just curious and they have time to talk to you. NZ is great :)

[@Makimade]

Yeah bro outside of auckland is different, lot more friendly down to earth people.

[@gissyb1]

All the foreigners live in Auckland. Got foreigner attitudes​@Makimade

[@agz471]

Aww thank you!

[@Robotstarz1]

Thank you very much brother , very happy you made our country your home .

[@hellurmoto3163]

Honestly as a Polynesian born and bred here in Aotearoa, aaaaany time i saw African or Jamaican, or even dark skinned colombian families growing up (which was hardly ever 😢) i was genuinely so happy to see them but too shy to go up and greet them. Im making it a goal to attend the next African event in Auckland so i hope i get to meet so much more of you guys 🖤♾️ learn the culture, and try more african food 😍😍😍😍

[@tashbax8322]

Im Australian and have NEVER met a kiwi I don’t like, especially all the Māori people, they are just beautiful people who really put family and friends first.

[@RO-vh8ln]

G'day mate ditto the other way, but God, how do we like to rib each other. 🤣

[@tashbax8322]

@ 🤣🤣🤣

[@christinesavage4837]

​@@RO-vh8ln Yes, definitely a sibling rivalry going on there. By the way we never did get around to changing our Constitution; there is still welcome mat in there for you to become Australian states...Somehow can't see you taking us up on it😂

[@rhysc8334]

Unless when it comes to sports we rip each other up 😂😂 other then that TEAM ANZAC 🎉

[@Nah-ah]

New Zealand is only good for a visit! The economy and healthcare is sh*t and I’m only saying this bc I’m married to a Kiwi. I am from Qld. Hubby and I would never live in Nz! It’s a shame bc it’s a such a beautiful place.

[@claremisskitty1486]

I'm a Kiwi (New Zealander) and I am so proud to have stumbled across this video.

[@laurenclarke9755]

Same! 👌

[@sammcpherson82]

Me too

[@shanewallace1126]

I also, welcome bro ✨ Ya kids will be Kiwi 👍 🙃

[@Angelllp4]

Same :)

[@darrenbent7601]

Same here, from Te Awamutu.

[@JKJustSaying]

I'm a New Zealander, and I am not naive enough to think we don't don't have racists, but I do believe the majority here are welcoming of all. Was great to hear your perspective.

[@larrytasker7043]

Agree 100% with you. We need to oppose racism and the ACT party's attempt to change the Treaty of Waitangi.

[@JKJustSaying]

@@larrytasker7043 100% with you on that

[@SlipSlopSlurp]

You mind giving me a better understanding of what all this is *actually* about, because I haven't been following it as much as I should so I'm a little clueless. I was under the impression that the new bill advocates for the equality of ALL New Zealanders, I don't get where this whole idea of racism came from. What I do find racist is how Māori have the nerve to say that this is *their* land, and any non-Māori are nothing but visitors. So if I was born in New Zealand, raised here, lived here ALL of my life, but because I'm not Māori that means this isn't my home as much as it is theirs? Why are we still living in the past?

[@damienstewart5974]

​@@SlipSlopSlurpit all comes from white man bad mentalities Also im really not surprised maori gush over black Americans considering 95% identify with black american culture blasting rap and throwing finger gang signs

[@JKJustSaying]

@@SlipSlopSlurp It states it's about "equality" but what it's really about is taking away guarantees and rights the Maori population were stated as having (mostly ignored throughout our history the holes in the treaty and water stains are because it was keep in some leaky rat infested basement for many years). Seymour (ACT party) who introduced the bill wants to destroy native property rights so the Govt can privatise and sell off NZ beaches lakes etc etc. It basically is one side of a contract claiming we can just rewrite a contract to suit us better.

[@rollajay5301]

Im indigenous Australian but My brothers and sisters in New Zealand they are one of the best people on earth nicest and most welcoming

[@robynandrews4384]

We see you fighting hard for your rights. Unity is key. Kia Kaha. We stand with you.

[@MokoGordon]

NGA MIHI BROTHER

[@NathanMasso-u7m]

Some of us are Mob Now.Too Deadly

[@EleanorDavy-i7n]

Thank you man, your Whanau (family) are inspiring as well thank you again for your kindness

[@PrizynUP]

yo hard i am maori and can confirm we feel the same way for aboriginals. always dope and chill

[@kaleidoscopeeyes3355]

As a Kiwi I really needed this video. It's easy to feel down about some of the things that are happening in our country these days, especially politically, but you reminded me that we still are mostly good here in New Zealand :) Thank you!

[@larrytasker7043]

Me too.We all need to oppose racism and Seymours ACT party eh

[@kaleidoscopeeyes3355]

@@larrytasker7043 100%

[@jacquelineajones5536]

And I was just thinking the opposite- everyone has the right to have a say still! You can wallow in victimhood whether Caucasian, Pacifica, Oriental whatever or just embrace how lucky we all are down here and get on with enjoying our lives

[@kaleidoscopeeyes3355]

@@jacquelineajones5536 Your use of the term oriental to refer to asian people not only ages you but outs you as the racist you quite clearly are. Well done Jackie.

[@mathewhurley1291]

​@@jacquelineajones5536 The atlas network is the largest right wing think tank in the world who have earned billions from destroying the rights of indigenous people. They are also the main sponsor of the ACT party and David Seymour has deep roots with Atlas referring to them as close friends to the party. If David can get the treaty abolished our environment can be sold to the highest bidder

[@OkinInc]

This makes me so proud. Let’s preserve our unique culture Kiwis.

[@nakinz109]

Yep - so people might wanna think twice about supporting a bigoted cross eye looking thing like Dweeble Seymour who is acting like a MAGAt American. Because he's a Corporate USA arse licker. And we know what they're like. They don't care who they step on or put in the grave to get an extra buck. White, black, brown - they don't care. Because causing strife is what they do. And we've only just experienced a little taste of what they do. NZ is so lucky to have the Maori people. Cos i tell you now, without them, you'd be a goddam mess. Because their interests are ours. Eurokiwis just don't know it - and they won't know it until it happens. Then regret will set in.

[@TiaPetaia]

Proud Kiwi living in AUS. But miss the buzz back home 🙌🏽🇳🇿

[@Pete-z6e]

I’m not happy you’re here, you must be meeting idiots.

[@shanaebrown1962]

Me too so happy to hear this

[@rondavis60]

Me three. Very proud of my great wee country.

[@CAnn-uf1lz]

That is awesome to hear. I’m a Canadian married to a New Zealander and living in NZ for 20 years. Kiwis are genuine, down to earth people who are quick to offer a helping hand. It’s so great to hear others enjoying our people and country. Thank you for sharing.

[@brianmooney2654]

Yep me too..came here 57 yrs ago and met my Kiwi wife, Best ever decision I made. Married 55 yrs and left the snow and ice behind for good. Great people the Kiwis. Always friendly and polite.

[@cat793cdumpy]

As an old white Australian, I have had the privilege of working with Black and white people from New Zealand in the mining industry and they are all beautiful people to be around.

[@janetbromhead4115]

Gee, thanks! 😊👍🏼🤩

[@Sharon-777]

Aww that's so nice to hear

[@michaelthornhill9073]

Same I work in Western Australia all the kiwis on site are spot on and fantastic to have a few beers with and of course a feed 😂

[@cat793cdumpy]

@@michaelthornhill9073 I spent 10 years at Kalgoorlie Super pit. Loved the job and the people I worked with there.

[@theofficialtdog]

A shame about the Aboriginals ey 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@trashteriyucky]

Moved to NZ in Sept from Hawai'i. As a Polynesian, it's basically just like me moving to a bigger island, so I blend in. Also my husband is a kiwi so I've had it easy lol. Hope when you travel down here you have a great time and safe travels!

[@colinmackenzie6277]

Manao' he Aloha!!!! Thoughts of love Hawaiian ❤️!!!!

[@PeterTurner605]

You must miss your homeland, its beautiful.

[@botticellib]

Mahalo! Welcome welcome 🙏 I found the same reception in Hawaii, kindness and familiarity. Aloha 🌺

[@jasonbrownjourno]

Heh, bet you get double looks when you speak - an undercover Aloha sis! Love Hawaii, such strength there. As a journo, always amazes me how similar the issues are - headlines about land loss and injustice could be written for either country.

[@bonniepaora8664]

I just adore how similar Hawaiian and Māori cultures are, it absolutely tickles me. It's our belief that we originated from the holy land of Hawaiki and I've always thought that must be Hawai'i, especially given the many similarities between our languages and cultures. Im so glad you're enjoying it here and feeling welcome ❤

[@ValerieBailey-y9u]

I heartily agree; I emigrated here 20 years ago and have never been made to feel like a stranger. I'm proud to say I'm now a Kiwi. And I've also been welcomed into Maori culture too when I started learning to speak Te Reo Maori.

[@DiscoFang]

Be proud of where you were born and what nationality you are. Sure you can move somewhere else but fundamentally it's not something you can change. It is something you can adopt to a point and be a New Zealander. But Kiwi is not simply a New Zealander tho', it runs a little deeper, Kiwi is Kiwi born and bred. But hey, that's just my viewpoint.

[@ihaia829]

Salute

[@bexpoutu9254]

​@DiscoFang I beg to differ, a kiwi is anyone who lives here, works here, raises a family here and makes NZ home, is happy here, and feels like they can belong here as a New Zealand citizen. Obviously they have to gain new zealand citizenship with passing immigration laws, and go through the processes to do so. I believe most get confused with workers here. On work visas and limited time

[@Forgetaboudit4487]

Just because you immigrated here doesn't make you a kiwi. If I move to India I don't become indian. Your not a kiwi just another immigrant

[@dionlarman7489]

If you move here and accept our way of life you are a kiwi

[@MarcellaVermicelli]

I'm American, been here in NZ for almost 20 years and no matter where I go, I always have people asking me where I'm from and how long have I been here? And they can't believe I say almost 20 years and I still have my accent...lol....I absolutley love New Zealand....the people, the culture, everything and everyone is so welcoming and very nice. I work with a few Maoris and honestly, they are awesome people, so loving and kind. People say the U.S is a melting pot, hell no!! NZ is a melting pot. I have met so many different people and learning about their cultures and tasting the different foods....It's really awesome!! Peace all☮

[@PrizynUP]

Facts bro i am a nz maori and always say this place is a hot pot of cultures now literally all kinds of cultures . We don't care where people are from lifes too short for all that ✌

[@niueanlaho]

yeah bro we just love a good feast ....

[@slickwunbanghouse7257]

Chur we appreciate your kind words

[@anomalyme1539]

Haha the most iconic kiwi response

[@edwardreuben6650]

This brought tears. There are other countries that are just like New Zealand where it is normal to greet strangers and just know they are all right. To us, we see an American and not a black man. Too be treated like a human is our basic human rights. Much Love brother.

[@HannibalLekta-qg2ip]

That's how we're raised down under, bro

[@HawtMummas-s6f]

@@HannibalLekta-qg2ipwe’re not down under that’s Australia

[@KiwikimNZ]

❤ your a human, I’m a human and it’s time to let the racial stuff go. We have so much to learn from one another in our uniqueness, society needs to change and we are proof that life doesn’t need to be the way it is in so many countries were people are made to feel alone or less human because of their religion, their colour or their beliefs. This bought tears to my eyes too hearing this. I’m so happy he made this video, it made my heart warm and also made my heart sad that it’s the reality for so many black people in the US today. I thought we had moved so much further ahead than that and living in ignorance and with judgement isn’t healthy for anyone. Come to New Zealand and experience heaven ! It’s a pretty cool place x🇳🇿🌈🙏🐝❤️

[@edwardreuben6650]

@@KiwikimNZ Agreed.

[@PeterTurner605]

That's right, for me as a kiwi, i grew up with dark skinned people.

[@mexi72]

I was born in Mexico, lived in California, and have lived in New Zealand for 23 years. The pace of life is more laid-back. There are so many green areas and beaches. If you get a chance, rent a van and go camping. I live in Highland Park, Auckland, and about 6 beaches and a huge park are 5 minutes from my house. Dude, if you need help finding something, let me know when you're here.

[@teawaruaedwards274]

Cuz that's kiwi👌

[@PeterTurner605]

Yeah camping, hunting & watersports are in the blood, from father to son, bonding over the kill, second nature to a outdoors kiwi.

[@THEchiQ]

The Māori way of treating people is wonderful. They look out for everyone.

[@priehowell8825]

@@THEchiQ no they don't lol

[@THEchiQ]

@@priehowell8825maybe not you then.

[@priehowell8825]

@@THEchiQ you're just another middle aged white woman who's so original.

[@angrybigjak]

Hey man Im from Texas, but been in NZ for 22 years! I fully agree with you about how we're treated here. Christchurch rules!

[@jamiekerr9880]

A Texan in Christchurch, somethings questionable ab that 🤔 😳

[@karendavis1857]

@@jamiekerr9880 lol I hear you 🤣

[@1763-o3f]

Aussie here, All the Kiwis i have met have been the nicest people.

[@LaurynWhaanga]

I can say the same for the Australians I’ve met while I was there 🥰

[@triarb5790]

I did my bit for trans Tasman relations and married one.

[@jonathanhutchison6180]

Thanks bro , we are really proud of that about ourselves . And really cool that you feel that. Much love my bro

[@atapene]

Hey don't forget us dickheads! We're here too, but we can be kinda cool 😅

[@insomniart7749]

So glad you’re feeling the love here. Big aroha from this kiwi gal.

[@CSM393]

I’m a New Zealander. We’re a friendly brunch 😊 and welcome! This makes me so happy to see you feel comfortable and free to go about your business without feeling threatened. Its a very excepting place where everyone no matter what gets a ‘fair go’, its multicultural, I grew up with kids in my class (in the 80s) who were from India, Polynesian, Maori, Asian, European, everywhere, we just all got along and cared for each other as you should!

[@larrytasker7043]

Me too.I went to Newtown School in Wellington till I was 10 years old. I had friends from India, Nuie Island, Lithuania,Scotland. We all got along. Depends on what kind of attitudes we get from our parents.

[@P_J_A_E]

Im from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 and grew up in nz, and everytime i see my polys, moari's and africans, and African Americans, we always give eachother that nod, and thats when you know lol 😂🔥🔥 , its a cultural thing 🔥

[@priehowell8825]

@@P_J_A_E okay

[@niueanlaho]

yeah thats true bro...the nod lol

[@itsjustdubz]

Yea true lmao I grew up in south Auckland and thought it was the hood until I traveled. It’s tame compared to overseas

[@MDL.720]

I would genuinely be happy to pay tax dollars for our youth offenders to go spend some time in some actual ghettos.

[@pavlovsdogman]

lol every country thinks they have a "hood" area! 😆 Here in Australia I grew up in Adelaide which has just over 1 million people and I used to think our housing trust areas in the far north and south of the city were total ghettos and hoods until I went to Sydney which has around 6 million people and I saw their "hoods"! then finally I went to America twice and spent time in New York, Philadelphia, LA and other cities and now I realise we don't have actual "hoods" in Australia? We just have suburbs that are lower income and have a lot of housing trust places and an increase in street crime! The real hoods in America are giant and they feel like violence is gonna kick off any second and the police might not even show up to save you in certain places! If you stick around too long and look out of place you'll be jumped or told to get outta the area too and that's the best scenario because of the wrong people see you treating their neighbourhood like a tourist attraction they won't hesitate to show you the reality of hood violence! It's intense! 🫣

[@graemefindsen4001]

Hi I’m a white guy living as a kiwi, lol. Any of you foreigners want to come here, the first thing I’m gonna ask you (as old white guy) is, what do you like to eat? and then I’m gonna you give a tip…about the best pies. PS if you’re American I might try to get you round to my place to cook some bbq (American style) no joke .

[@duncanmcnabb1951]

Pies are a crucial part of any nutritious diet

[@graemefindsen4001]

@ banging

[@E3motionz]

Mmmm pies 🤤

[@Lexi_Zone]

And trust us, no matter what you want to eat, there is a pie of it. 😁

[@rodnrach]

​@Lexi_Zone haha that's true. Anything goes well dressed in pastry 😅

[@justsayin8700]

Australia/NZ can never go wrong raising your kids here

[@taniaswain-williams1379]

Welcome Kiaora bro. Love to hear you feel welcome here ❤

[@diagonals792]

Gday!!! Kiwi here stoked to hear you’re feeling so welcome! Great video, Makes me feel proud

[@etheriousdragneel9002]

Damn bro as a māori i honestly am curious about your country but just not all the sad stuff your country is through atm 😢 yous got this😄

[@vailima49aston99]

Hope to meet you my Uso I’m a Samoan born and raised in this great country New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@reflectingtrees]

Bro, you're tearing me up, and making me homesick.

[@CalGcastglassnz]

Chea bro❤ love from New Zealand ❤️ 🇳🇿

[@naomiward2211]

Chur

[@bianca031295]

From the sore feet, incident at the grocery store that downed your spirit on your first day here, to the misplacing of your van. I am forever happy that you still enjoyed being here and you want to come back because we love having you.

[@Twano2am]

Thank you much love

[@chong-nee5217]

Welcome home my brother.. ❤❤

[@simonwatling2203]

So cool to hear this... I feel like New Zealanders love american culture and want to learn more.... we were raised watching american TV and want to know all about it.

[@Jack-yf1ss]

This is really interesting because a lot of kiwis think racism in NZ is really bad. Usually those who haven’t lived overseas

[@drugstore999cowgrl]

@@Jack-yf1ss it is

[@Jack-yf1ss]

@@drugstore999cowgrl How so? You got some examples please? We’re one of the only countries in the world that teaches our kids about our natives, kids at school learn Māori culture and language. My kids all count and speak basic Maori from mandatory classes at school. I know more white people that speak fluent Maori than actual Maori people that do. There will always be racism, xenophobia and other issues all round the world, but NZ makes an impressive effort to avoid it. These issues take time to iron out. Its just the negative victim mentality people that can’t see forward and focus on the few people that are still racist. Guarantee they have other issues in life.

[@drugstore999cowgrl]

​@@Jack-yf1ss lmao why is it that when racism is brought up people get so offended, when they're not even the ones affected? it literally happens every time. there are too many examples. I have experienced racism and being stereotyped quite often. it's seriously affected my life and self-esteem. i grew up being extremely embarrassed of my race, and it's not a unique experience. i still struggle with internalized racism. if you're asking questions like that you obviously have no idea of how racism effects people, what it is and how entrenched it is in society. idek where to start because it feels like you are being willfully ignorant. there is A LOT of information on this subject out there, but people like you already have an opinion, so i don't get the point? it's not my job to educate you, or to provide you answers just because you're weirdly offended that i bought up racism that i've experienced and witnessed throughout my entire life. and not just against myself. fucked up how every time a brown or black person brings up racism they're just automatically prepared to be gaslit, it doesn't change how frustrating and hopeless it feels though. ppl are so ignorant and quick to be defensive, it's weird. racism in society and it's ongoing effects goes too deep to explain to you through a youtube comment.... but there's many blatant examples, (or maybe not to you because you haven't experienced it 🤔) if you think a bit deeper. since there's so many i'll go with the medical field. the discrimination brown people face in the medical field and from medical professionals is literally life threatening and only one of the deeply harmful ways racism effects people. believe it or not, you don't have to explicitly be derogatory to be racist. maori and pacific islanders are overlooked for things like autism and ADHD, which can be extremely traumatic and often leads to things like addiction and mental health issues, 60% of prisoners have undiagnosed ADHD (there's way too much to go into here about the justice system and police etc). or what about how black and brown women are significantly less likely to receicve adequate medical care and are even made to give birth without being offered pain relief because of uneducated biases and age old medical myths about their bodies?? or here's something: ever heard of the dawn raids???? that affected and traumatized GENERATIONS. and wasn't it recently where there was an outcry because whitakkers put the maori word for chocolate on their packaging? or not to mention the "subtle" (blatant) race baiting from politicians in the last years. or should we talk about my own lived experience, or how noticeably different my white partner gets treated compared to me. have you ever thought that maybe you don't see it or experience the effects of it because YOU ARE NOT THE TARGET? and just because it's not happening around you doesn't mean it's not happening. just because your kids learn maori at school doesn't mean that racism, bias, and discrimination actively affects people's lives every day? institutional racism is a real thing despite how much you want to dismiss it. and comparing speaking up about racism as having a "victim mentality" just shows how ignorant you are.

[@Jack-yf1ss]

@@drugstore999cowgrl This is a very long message for someone that didnt first check if i ticked any of these stereotype boxes. Which i do. Im happy to hear these opinions and am not offended at all. Im in a bio racial family with multiple life threatening disabilities and learning issues. Severe forms of abuse and poverty. Im surrounded by people in pain in more ways than you listed. Yet i still believe NZ is a great country, and educating people and making change just WILL take a while. Just like theres a process to baking a cake, you have to wait for it to cook. If people around me want to treat me bad, i will always find pockets of life to love. I refuse to let peoples ignorance get me down. I guess my “privilege” is that i believe in a huge God, that came down in human form, to pay the price for human failings. And when you know your creator and he fills you with hope everyday, you have the energy to keep going. And not dwell and bath in oppression. He will sort all the arseholes out. And they will regret defying the living God.

[@ComplainingIsRecreation]

My experience as a kiwi is that we are chill so long as you're saying nice things - we try to be relaxed - but there are a few sensitive points where hit them the wrong way and folks can have a surprising amount of vitriol rapidly. For example, NZ is averse to bragging and not only being arrogant but even just having a healthy sense of self-esteem can result in toxicity in NZ. The tall poppy syndrome is real. The other thing is the way the patriotism functions, kiwis are very kind for so long as you are praising the culture but unlike say Americans who are accustomed to large numbers of people constantly dumping on their country, in NZ we are NOT used to that and criticism is really not handled well. Kiwis are proud of their culture, just best hope you are proud of it too, because if you've got any criticisms you can pretty much guarantee they're not going to be taken graciously. I would argue that's not necessarily that bad of a thing though, I actually think more countries should have a healthy sense of patriotism, we just maybe go too far. You also need to be sure to live in an area that fits with your social values. The countryside in NZ is not a liberal place and if you're into alternate lifestyles or have an alternate identity - drug use, roleplay, being LGBT, etc - be forewarned that you may not find universal acceptance outside of the major cities, country bumpkinism is alive and well here. Long story short I love my country but don't go idolizing us too much, we have our share of problems same as anywhere. Bic Runga got dumped on here despite being a national icon for more or less just pointing out that racism exists, so that's how bizarre stuff can be when you hit the wrong note. Most people do well here with the exception of highly political people who came because they didn't like Trump or deep state privacy invasions something of that nature after daydreaming of NZ as some stand in for a utopia where "politics was different", I guess just because it's a compelling idea thinking perhaps some nation exists on the other side of the world that's in alignment with a figment of ideological imagination, but we are no such thing. We're just another country, a lot to love but also some to loathe and a diverse range of different people with drastically different outlooks.

[@LiarraSniffles_X3]

All true, and I agree, but 'county people' being less liberal is pretty much a universal thing, globally. Isolation leads to stronger tribalism, it's just how humans are. That said, if you aren't 'in your face' about whatever alternate lifestyle you have, plenty of country folk will still be polite, even if they privately think you're strange. They aren't that likely to tell that to your face, at least in my experience. I've had one (1) old guy call me and the people I was with "freaks" when one of us asked to pat his dog, and that's literally it. And the old guy is the kind of "depressed, family doesn't visit" kind of old guy, so it's not particularly surprising that he'd not be very friendly.

[@isaiahtamati2368]

Welcome to our world Brother.. Us Kiwi's are a good breed..We built different.💯

[@CQuinnLady]

Im a proud Aussie and I love that u see what we see. We are raised to not care that ur different, we are about acceptance and lovin on culture. We also try not to see colour because we raised to know we all humans and we all here for a reason. We are all equal, regardless. NZ is our bestest buddy and worst enemy in sport hahaha. I hope we all treat people better than America treats its own.

[@OkinInc]

@@CQuinnLady ❤️🇳🇿🇦🇺loved that bestest buddy and worst enemy in sport 😆. Much love and respect to our Aussie cuzzies from across the ditch.

[@KDubbNation247]

We built different from your country too mate. We just lost the league game in the weekend so sporting rivalry is very healthy mate...

[@SnipsIroam]

Nope do better for your indigenous people

[@Mkvs68]

Bullshit you treat the indigenous peoples like absolute shit.

[@CQuinnLady]

@slayer5189 more like indigenous need to do better for themselves. The onus falls back on our aboriginal population who choose not to do better. No amount of handouts n housing will get certain sectors of both aboriginal and white people moving if they choose not to. I went to school and lived in a heavy indigenous town where we were all equal. I couldn't tell u who those students were because we were raised as the same.... humans. There were no special treatments given to one over the other and that was before the white Australia policy was removed. Eddie Mabo was in the fight of his life for his people. What happened, happened and we have improved over the decades to bring up the indigenous to find equality. There are those who will never see equality till all Europeans are removed. That is a them problem. Those I went to school with are all wonderful adults who went on to being well respected productive people. Some were professional footy stars. When u say we need to do better, what would u have Australia do? Because we have done better than alot of other countries like America who still bang on about skin colour, reparations, apologies etc. We have done all of that, so what would u have us do now? We tried to record their history in the 70s to be told they didn't want to share their history legends, culture. Now so much of it is lost to the point full indigenous do NOT know much about their culture. Grab a city kid and ask him about his culture and most cant except the general knowledge most of us know. Compare that city kid to one from the outback who knows his culture, bush foods, survival, hunter gatherer practises, and so on, the city kid is lost. The city kid will know the name of his country, but very little else. Yet the city kids voice is the loudest demanding all the above. So again I ask u, what else is there to do? I love our indigenous culture and character, like all cultures I want to learn more.

[@soundtravels4348]

This makes me so proud to be from New Zealand ❤

[@poerava]

I’m Tahitian but was raised in NZ Love your vid brother Thank you for sharing this

[@Cons1]

We appreciate people coming from other countries and knowing the experience people have here is normally a great and memorable time… it is awesome seeing others from around the world come visit and enjoy themselves…. All the very best.

[@justiceclarke6185]

Very glad you were welcomed brother. Welcome!!

[@reuma7823]

Kia ora, I'm a kiwi, Maori, Irish, Scottish gal & I'm so happy I stumbled across your video. Welcome to Aotearoa. I wish I had met you, you seem so down to earth & a man with many interesting stories. We may be 1 of the smallest country's in the world, but we have huge hearts & love to hear & share different cultural experiences; not all would, but majority definitely 95% would & I'm proud to be apart of that %. I hope my message finds both of you & your families well, Kia ora 🖤🤍❤️

[@jasonbrownjourno]

Thank you brother from another mother for putting into words what it's like for (most of) us kiwis seeing people not that common around here - "Huh, that's different!" Joshua Profit nails the vibe, we're intrigued, not frightened. Sorry if we stare sometimes, I always try and smile and make eye contact to let people know it's all good. Worry I'm being ... what? Impolite? Condescending? Patronising? I dunno, maybe some people just want to be left alone, and not looked at all the time. But mostly thank you again for putting into words what it feels like from the other side, and how it contrasts with back home. Beautiful words.

[@roninboxers]

Kiwi here. It makes my heart swell to know you feel so happy and welcomed in NZ.

[@zereneedmonds3955]

❤ Love to hear how comfortable mans was this is how NZ is

[@speedyinc9542]

love to have you here

[@JanjayTrollface]

Kiaora bro! good to hear we still got them vibes, glad to hear it's working for ya *8 )

[@AotearoaAnge]

My father in law who passed away in September, he loved New Zealand so much he came here nine times. He is also of African descent and said the same thing as that guy, he felt accepted by everyone, no matter what the colour of their skin. In the US, it wasn’t as friendly as it used to be - I went in 2008 and 2024 and the difference was quite stark. People still asked where I was from when I spoke, but the friendly openness was gone, it’s not like it used to be. The US needs to reflect over the last five years in particular, and be honest with themselves at what divisive narratives have done to their culture and how it looks to the outside world.

[@Jesse_Lee_]

Kia ora korua ( thank you to you both) love this, love your grace for our Lil country.

[@maganalia]

It's makes me proud that my country is so accepting of people, but it's heartbreaking hearing that you never got treated like a human in your own country. That's just wrong. Welcome home!

[@gezza18]

January & February will be the hot season and a good time to visit 🌞

[@alistairrodgerfairbrother2479]

I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying it here in New Zealand and loving it here

[@ChompyDoc]

chur my cuzzie, good to hear this man.

[@nicholablakely2832]

This made me happy and yes it’s true, we would welcome you and find you and your culture super interesting and definitely want to make sure you’re having a good time in NZ, good vibes 😀

[@65Adventures]

I had to laugh when you showed the pic of a kiwi fruit when you were talking about us Kiwi's. The connection is actually from the Kiwi, our national bird. We've been referring to ourselves as Kiwi's for decades but welcome anyway. Cheers :)

[@Talula101]

Our name Kiwi comes from the Kiwi boot polish that our soldiers used overseas.

[@GrimSeraph9253]

@@Talula101 which is named after the bird

[@65Adventures]

@@Talula101 Oh yeah, I forgot about the boot polish.

[@cherrytraveller5915]

@@Talula101 no it comes from the bird. Polish came later

[@simonjones2645]

I blame Kenny "the kiwi" 😅😅😅

[@WaferBrik]

We don't all have the opportunity to travel to the US and meet African Americans there so it's great when we get the opportunity to meet people such as yourself here. So glad you enjoyed it. Meeting folks from foreign shores is fantastic, the more the merrier! I'm just happy that that you weren't deterred by the long travel involved.

[@mikemurray1202]

Your a human being,u matter,have a good time and a good life brother.

[@justanothernoobe]

100%. So glad that you've been made to feel welcome here. Nau Mai, haera mai!

[@brendonwilson3830]

As a Māori This has opened up a new perspective for me. I hope that as more people from other countries, including places like America, come to New Zealand, we can preserve the welcoming and positive spirit we have here. I’m concerned that certain negative behaviors, like racism or hostility that might be more common elsewhere, could impact our environment over time , Just sharing a thought

[@CQuinnLady]

@brendonwilson3830 unfortunately that will happen and has been for a long time. All u can do is correct those people and their behaviours. It's happening in Melbourne right now. Groups of immigrants who bring their neg behaviours, their tribal laws and aggression to our home. But nothing is in place to tea h them otherwise. So what happens in their country now happens here. I got no issues with immigrants, they bring something new but in saying that, those groups need to leave their bs where it started and work toward a better life than what they had instead of creating the violence and hatred they left.

[@azzamat001]

As a Pakeha, married to a beautiful Wahine who whakapapas up north, I'm sad to say that racism is on the rise for the first time I can remember (I'm 47). That isn't to say that before today that things were great, they weren't, but at least they were on the trajectory of getting better, so that regardless of your heritage you would get a fair shake. But ever since Covid, and it accelerated once the current government got in, I feel that there is a segment of out population who I thought were disapperaing into history have reemerged and are much more vocal than at any time I can remember. I don't think that we need to worry about people from overseas bringing their racist attitudes here (well apart fom some South Africans), as sadly we already have out own home grown ones.

[@Lexi_Zone]

Yeah, the internet has a lot to answer for when it comes to that. So many people turned to it during covid right when social media was reaching its most toxic levels, algorithms pushing far right conspiracies on everyone, and almost everything being owned by a handful of rich people.

[@EmL-kg5gn]

@@azzamat001 So true, I wish I could disagree but you’re 100% right. I hope people can put a stop to it!

[@Gmork-The-Nothing]

Kiwi here, love this video and stoked you felt so welcomed. ❤

[@peterhoffman135]

Awesome to hear NZ is so cool. My limited experience travelling outside NZ was definitely eye opening. Watching an Italian guy aggressively abusing a black man. Going thru customs in Aus even. They treat you like a criminal and you're just on a holiday. unreal.

[@kanetewaa]

Thankyou for your content brother Im so happy you feel welcome in my Country hope you have a good stay

[@gazzabethyname]

We've always been that smaller underdog country that we are more appreciative then some. I guess. We appreciate yall knowing about our little haven lol. Welcome to you all and we hope you enjoy your stay.

[@justjane805]

I'm very pleased to hear thar you have been made welcome in Aotearoa New Zealand. I hope life continues to be good for you here.

[@teuilagracetualaulelei1609]

Kia ora & talofa - welcome!! Thank you for your vid & feedback.

[@ushhushhp3308]

Born and raised here. Appreciate your perspective of New Zealand bruh! You right, we are welcoming to everyone coming through. It would be awesome to meet more Black Americans, American Indians and Mexicans, especially for our Maori and Pacific Island community. Never got to meet many growing up, but being Samoan and Indian decent, that's who I looked up to on the TV screens. Mad love

[@kiwigirl3330]

Kiora..welcome brother 👋🏾 😎 glad you like our country and people your now apart of our whanau 🤗🇳🇿

[@HannibalLekta-qg2ip]

Makes me proud to be a Kiwi...thank you for sharing with us, we love you bro

[@mikemurray1202]

Welcome my brother ,love your positive outlook,u will have a good life in Kiwi land.

[@wayneturner3929]

Sweet As Bro. I'm glad you are soooooooo happy in New Zealand. Keep enjoying yourself and welcome to New Zealand. 👍🙂

[@penina436]

Thankyou for sharing your experiences.

[@TangerineTulip]

Very happy to welcome you here to New Zealand 🇳🇿 much ❤

[@DTEK_C]

Facts. we all human at the end of the day.

[@johnbower9331]

Kia kaha brother. Thank you for speaking so kindly of New Zealand..

[@conradtmariri3513]

Love it, Maori ora✊🇳🇿 God is good ✊♥️✌️

[@jeffcraig3041]

Thanks for the kind words we are only a small country and kind of isolated but i was blessed to be born here and it makes me proud to know your experience here was something positive you enjoyed.

[@caseyversayce4935]

Happy for you brother!

[@Binladen218]

Massive brother as a native from New zealand, bless up, stay cool happy to have a more cultures in new zealand

[@lindyjourde7411]

Glad you love beautiful New Zealand. We're glad to have you. ❤☺️❤️

[@hsitynews7194]

Every time I see a foreign I always welcome them doesn’t matter what culture they are we salute yous Shout out from Hamilton Waikato Taniwharau

[@sueme3467]

I am so glad you all were so well welcomed here in New Zealand, so pleased to hear

[@jodiefalconer9245]

That's so Kool I'm from and living in Hamilton NZ welcome to you all

[@johngreally9599]

Highly appreciated! Haere mai! and Extra-Super-Welcome! anytime you pop back or come to stay!

[@johntutaki9531]

Welcome bro, I’m glad you feel the love ❤️

[@rayrichbrown]

Much love and respect for both of these guys 🫡

[@robertalexander9979]

I'm Maori a kiwi from Waikato New Zealand 🇳🇿 love African American people ur always welcome here beo

[@tkbedggood4914]

Ayy twano come to top of south Nelson bro best scenes

[@Ev1LAngeLXIII]

Welcome Brother. Aotearoa is your home now. I'm really glad I came across your channel.

[@katzicael]

Kiwi here, just stumbled across your video - was very glad to hear you're enjoying it here! I've been to the US several times as a white guy - and just totally flew under the radar until I opened my mouth, and that kiwi accent comes out and people in Earshot would lose their sh*t and wanted to talk to me lol. I ended up living/working there, in NYC for 2 years and some time in Houston. I had a real hard time with the social/cultural trust structure there, like you said kiwis are trusting and welcoming - but being surrounded by paranoid American folks was exhausting - I'm AuDHD so I read people really well. But yea, Really glad you like it here and feel safe to be yourselves without fear.

[@steph333-w6u]

Glad you're here too bro!

[@mpf_agundipsht3619]

In my neighborhood growing up there was no racial divide, The 80's was 100% neighborly where i grew up

[@diden3527]

I grew up in a small street in Hamilton in the 60's. It probably took about 15 years before we all realised, that my family was the only maori family on the street. The majority of us are now in our 60's. Needless to say - many of us have been lifelong friends.

[@mpf_agundipsht3619]

@@diden3527 Im white, my cuzzies were Maori, We all played together as family. Whanau doesnt matter what colour you are

[@LennStock]

We are well known for our hospitality and welcoming nature I hope you both do come again and bring your familes

[@Treescout221]

I'm a Kiwi and like most of the other New Zealanders here, I'm glad to find this video, and I'm proud.

[@missyboyd-morris]

We are big-time Bob Marley fans! When he visited AOTEAROA New Zealand he was given the Māori Welcome!

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

It's just New Zealand.

[@kelbatt7729]

@@TheflyingkiwiRC ya gotta have some uncle Bob mate

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

@@kelbatt7729 I love Bob. I love New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@AnthonyFlack]

@@TheflyingkiwiRC - I hope you're not one of those people who complain if people use the word "Aotearoa"? We do have quite a lot of anti-Maori racism in this country sadly, especially with the current right-wing government.

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

@AnthonyFlack It's not anti Maori it's pro New Zealander. Just like the current government. They want one New Zealand that if not governed by race based policies.

[@philmardell9630]

My man! You just made my day!

[@mrc6301]

respectful folks are always welcome in my home. im a proud kiwi.

[@theimplacablecyber]

Thanks for the thoughtful and interesting words. Cool and enriching to hear your thoughts on living in Aotearoa. Look forward to hearing more when you can come back!