What NOT to do in New Zealand | 12 Tips for Visiting New Zealand

[@acatwithacomputer9158]

Every kiwi about to relate to this.. *I’m sorry but this item does not ship to New Zealand. Please look for another seller.*

[@jess83797]

Omg, so annoying

[@samuelknight1767]

Yeah cray,cray

[@Space_cace]

THE ACCURACY, I CANT RN

[@honeypie7535]

Omg yess

[@sil3nt102]

Amazon in NZ lol

[@samcooke2314]

Im from NZ and just wanna say to all you foreigners that watched this, youre actually the bomb cause it feels good for us kiwis when people actually take interest in our little country

[@rickycoker5830]

I will be in New Zealand on holiday. Would you recommend North Island or South Island.

[@BrieElliott]

@@rickycoker5830 If you want to experience the cities, go to the north island and check out wellington and auckland. if you want to experience nature and the countryside, a road trip in the South Island would be the way to go in my opinion

[@demos1198]

@@rickycoker5830 what the above said (I know this may be too late) but north has more rides, luge, rainbows end, gondola. However south has better skiing in winter. (North does have skiing too)

[@mudsliemuddy2338]

Auckland is a shit hole especially the city centre queen street it stinks with litter everywhere. From a New Zealander

[@darrylnelson2581]

KA PAI, E HOA`, ~ AOTEAROA~ AROHA NUI, TE WHENAU/IWI, HAWAIKI?, CA/KIWI /OZ~

[@Mel-qr5ob]

NZ actually deported a group of 10 British tourists, including children, out of the country last year for littering, rude behaviour, and faking purchase quality (eg "I found hair in my food, I'm not paying"). In NZ you owe every stranger your respect up until they loose it, being rude right off the bat won't help you get your way it'll just get you into trouble.

[@carsondial5570]

It's lose it not loose it.

[@rgm2659]

No one is going to have respect for your comment spelling "lose" incorrectly.

[@carsondial5570]

@@rgm2659 too many people have forgotten how to spell lose. You have to call it out. It's very strange how this is happening. I see it on signs, many posts. It's very strange. Even though it upsets people, they will remember it. Use it or LOSE it.

[@Ken.-]

@Carson Dial And don't get me started on those people that don't know when to use commas.

[@carsondial5570]

@@Ken.- as long as you don't LOSE it, I'm cool with it.

[@narellie]

Might have missed it but swimming is important to note! Our beaches are vast and not always patrolled by lifeguards. Please if you swim in NZ try find lifeguarded areas and swim between the flags. Some beaches are very rough with strong tides, riptides and sudden depth changes even the best swimmers can be caught off guard.

[@jellybee68]

jellyfish are not an issue, the water is not warm enough....sharks ...well its their backyard, you will find them anywhere in the ocean. Its the rips that will get you and strong currents.

[@elleeeish407]

Most patrolled beaches will put out signs for shark sightings. Stick to popular beaches, and watch the locals. If they aren't swimming, then don't. Also you can just ask, people are SUPER friendly here.

[@matthiasvlogs9874]

and if you go to hot water beach it has life gards and i live in nz so i know were the places are

[@rorotriplero]

afootineachworld I went to one down in coromandel, it was amazing!

[@marisac2292]

@Jeff Fischer We rarely have big sharks on our beach and most of our jelly fish aren't life threatening they might just sting you a bit😬hope this helps😊

[@Swagmittens]

Also: don't call kiwi fruit just kiwi. That's confusing. Kiwi is the bird or the people, the fruit it kiwi fruit

[@aguyfromnewzealand3392]

Yeah, what he said ;)

[@Swagmittens]

@@aguyfromnewzealand3392 😂😂😂😂

[@hamish6109]

Āe Bird = Kiwi (singular and plural) People = Kiwi (s), Kiwis (p) Fruit = Kiwifruit

[@Swagmittens]

@@hamish6109 what is kiwis (p) ???!?

[@samaria.8471]

True

[@nika7195]

Another thing, NEVER say Australians made pavalova THEY DID NOT

[@kikinatrone]

The Russians did.

[@mrrmvlog5624]

That be fighting words

[@bea4790]

@@kikinatrone nope, it's a kiwi thing

[@ughhni]

Nicolé Fleur i will report u for lying smh

[@Dash-ig9jw]

they did however distirbute marmite first soo...

[@minaeclipse71]

I swear the majority of people who watched this video are from New Zealand

[@aidenduncan2676]

clearly

[@ioeluariu8267]

@@aidenduncan2676 lmao

[@leanella5735]

EmmyTokki nah I’m from Australia

[@danial700]

I'm from Malaysia hehe

[@vgortiz]

Not at all! I’m Chilean but lived in NZ for 14 months.

[@catherinelang1597]

who else gets super happy when an American tv show mentions NZ? 😁

[@aartlewis3791]

Uh they said new Zealand

[@kimberley6630]

She's a kiwi..

[@catherinelang1597]

Kimberley Williams I wasn't talking about this video

[@Nexmora]

Omg yes that's like good

[@hayley-yi7ge]

Meee

[@neilharrison76]

If a Kiwi and a Aussie are having a bit of banter dont get involved. We are like family and even though we dont always agree, we will stand together and back each other up against all others.

[@johnsonhauraki7218]

Nah bo

[@ranstra12]

@Manaia3333 what is the joke with pavlova about? In Canada we have a thing between English speaking Canadians and French speaking Canadians. English call the French 'frogs' or 'pea-soupers' because of foods they eat. I dont know what they call us... because I dont speak Canadian French! LOL

[@DonutLord32]

A bit of banter with the Australians is always funny.

[@Munz420LVN]

@@Lili-Benovent what do your team's do after playing a sport against each other? We invite each other's family and friends and have a feed and a beer together forge friendships for life!!! 💯Tell me what it is you guys do?

[@Munz420LVN]

@@Lili-Benovent well good for you, didn't represent and more importantly doesn't reflect the REAL Maori people or Kiwi's 💯👌🏾

[@mikaylawebb8822]

This should be on every flight to New Zealand

[@williampanda7874]

Does any one else from New Zealand get annoyed when people call "Kiwi Fruit" just plain "Kiwis" it annoyes me so much

[@thomasjoychild4962]

I just get puzzled about why they're talking about the taste of our endemic bird (like, where did you get one and why are you killing and eating it?!) until I realise it's the fruit they're talking about.

[@chatroom101]

Just as weird when they say "kiwi bird"!

[@rhyleesmumX]

Constantly seeing kiwi used as a hashtag on photosharing apps. (For the fruit) 😒

[@rhyleesmumX]

@Susan Kerr I'm old enough to remember that!!! Lol

[@grahamhutton1633]

Do you mean Chinese gooseberries ?

[@cactipri6838]

My cousin thought New Zealand was Australia. I've never been so disappointed.

[@vredxiii92]

-_______- Haha your cousin is not the first. My dumbass brother in law thought New Zealand was a state in america

[@vredxiii92]

@Manaia3333 lmaoo ik

[@tessw8395]

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[@megha7564]

All my relatives still do

[@harrisonfoster6315]

Off with his head

[@tomnewman3578]

Good list- a friend told me a story about not tipping in NZ. They left some money on their table as a tip, and another customer asked if they had left their money there by mistake/ lost it. Later, while walking away, the server ran after them with the money telling them they had accidentally left it there. My friend explained it was for her (the server) and she amiably joked in reply that "it's all good, I've already got a job, thanks". I love it. Kiwis are such nice people- I want to go to NZ at some stage!

[@viiperbiite]

Tom Newman When was this? The majority of people in NZ have changed immensely over the past few years. A lot has changed, immigration and a lot of things have ruined the country. A lot of people have had to become tougher, causing them to become meaner.

[@colonel_bootycakes]

This is probably only for certain parts of NZ. I work at a restaurant in Tauranga and I always get tips

[@dylanasiata9785]

@@viiperbiite What? Maybe the 'Majority' of people have changed where you're from, but I've seen no difference in my day to day interactions. Saying that the 'Majority' of people have changed 'Immensely' is quite a generalization, to say the very least.

[@genevieveblackburn1348]

When my family went to America we were super confused with tipping. NZ it's just pay and go.

[@libby9599]

Sometimes there is a tip jar at the counter that you can put some money in - I’m pretty sure it goes towards keeping the restaurant running or something, I’m not entirely sure 😂

[@wayneloveday4716]

And don't go off hiking into the mountains or bush alone or unprepared. My cousin visited from Canada once, thinking NZ was so small he'd be fine. Went off by himself (against my Mothers advice) and got lost - he was lucky to get out without any serious consequences- New Zealand is not all domesticated and even experienced climbers etc sometimes die in the wild. 🇳🇿

[@elleeeish407]

YES! Sick of foreigners getting lost when tramping. What are they thinking???

[@jennfeeley1410]

Elle Cook- not trying to be snarky, but what they were thinking is they wanted to go hiking. And Rosie even said get out of the cities, but gave no advice or warnings about preparation. Sadly if you don't spell it out for some people, they wont get it.

[@Kakapo-Tui]

I went tramping with randoms once as part of a tramping club, and two of them were from North America... We gave them standard club guidance on what to wear and pack etc. They wore jeans, didn't bring waterproof clothes, didn't put stuff in a drybag, and the worst part was mid-track, they were already walking ahead, when they decided to run off to the hut, and not tell the rest of the group. Consequently we had to go slower looking for them in the rain. Luckily we found them at the hut as we were about to have to walk back 2-3 hours to get reception to raise the alarm.

[@kiwisweetheart71]

Agree strongly. Educate yourself to conditions and basic survival/ necessities to take, before you leave civilization. Nature can be brutal to the inexperienced and unprepared.

[@annabanana9863]

People also forget about under-runners or Tomos. Once you fall in, you may never get out. Or found.

[@amnedits4898]

Comparing us to Australia is like saying the following; Americans = Canadians South Koreans = North Koreans Indians = Fijian Indians and so much more.. it’s not cool 👌

[@daniellacardente5755]

Americans and Canadians are very similar, I don't think comparing them is that different

[@juanmanuelmoramontes3883]

@@daniellacardente5755 Still not the same, and way less if you talk about Franco-Canada.

[@MCshadr217]

@@alclaredangerfield1727 Fuucckkk man. Don't say that to Tongans 😂 They'll try beat you for it.

[@vishuchopra6018]

@@daniellacardente5755 that's what people say about nz and aus

[@siobhanmerry6463]

Canada❤️NZ

[@DanicaChristin]

Also never ever say that Australia is better than New Zealand in any shape or form 😆

[@lauren8627]

I think deep down Aussie's know that NZ is more majestic with better scenery and nicer people! (Coming from an Australian).

[@Philthebrush]

Not better just different

[@thiccshebeboi]

Whispers new Zealand is better :"

[@Philthebrush]

magical dragons ,better at union ,and a few other things colder in winter and summer,wetter,windy,everything is dearer ,wages are less and your beer is even weaker!!not better just different,

[@alib4431]

lol say that at a local aussie bar and ur gone, cause its not true

[@createinspain]

You forgot to mention not trying to bring in foods etc - so many idiots try and smuggle banned produce through the airports!

[@MeriamMariaa]

That's just common sense.. :)

[@danielbee]

@@MeriamMariaa You'd think so, but we have very strict rules compared to most places.

[@MeriamMariaa]

@@danielbee haha true! I know! Lived in Aotearoa for a year :)

[@munterboy9298]

createinspain mostly Asians

[@netking66]

Some years go an airline served fresh apples as part of a meal. Some passengers pot them in their bags and forgot about them - until stung with a $NZ200 (now $NZ400) instant fine at Customs.

[@redthorpe]

Traveling in NZ with my dad a long time ago - we went outside to smoke, and did the Brit thing of dropping the buts on the street - the bar owner was outside and cleaning up at the time and cheerfully pointed us to the ashtrays, saying "we use these here" no shouting, no fuss - he didn't even wait to check, he knew we would do it :)

[@youngsavage3603]

Never compare Australia to New Zealand

[@thorpe2511]

Young Savage yes that is true

[@eduardobraivein8496]

Young Savage The fact that both countries are relatively close and have English as their mother tongue does not suffice to make comparisons between them. Actually, Australia and New Zealand have more differences than similarities.

[@caitlynallira5436]

Young Savage so true

[@caitlynallira5436]

caveman Versace no you should never compare Australia and New Zealand

[@kellypene8978]

@caveman Versace lol just because you did, doesn't mean it's true.

[@nicolasbertin8552]

For having travelled here are my tips : 1) Speed cameras are hidden, there is no sign. I got a ticket (or my friend, as we were both driving and had no idea who drove it when we got flashed). Luckily it was only like 20 €, it would have been 8 times that in Australia 2) Protect yourselves against sandflies, especially on the West coast of the South Island. 3) Do mind wildlife on the beach. Seals and sealions may look peacefull but can charge 4) Keas are curious and thieves, they'll steal money, food, anything shiny, and will damage your car. 5) Plan for rain. It rains a lot in New Zealand, especially on the West and South coast, so you should plan for what to do in case it pours. 6) Food is often great, but don't expect meals after 9 pm. Like every English speaking nation, they eat around 6 pm. 7) The islands may seem small, but the roads are slow. So don't plan for touring the South Island in 10 days for example. Mountain roads are winding, it may take you an hour to do 50 km. Take your time. 8) The best stuff is often hidden. Don't stick only to the touristy spots. They can be crowded, and with the Lord of the Rings hype, many places are just as crowded as an American national park or a European city. Wake up early, plan for hikes, stay several days in the same area. Accommodation is cheap, so you can afford it.

[@rickoliver2059]

No 9 ; Never call any muscley lookin Polynesian " Hey black Fulla !!! " you will end up in the Hospital !! No 10 ; Never call any large armed Polynesian girl " Hey Chubby Chops !! " You will end up dead !!

[@filmoperationsgroup]

True

[@Border_Collie_Lover]

yea we have a system (in New Zealand) were for each 5km (i believe) you get fined a certain amount and I believe its more if ur caught by the police

[@RVREVO]

Plenty of yellow signs saying: this is speed restricted area. Some are these cute litlle Hyundai or LDV vans. Watch for ppl slamming on brakes. Not all police cars are white with hi viz. Waikato Area has a bright orange Holden police car and a grey Camry

[@RVREVO]

In 1979 my parents took us on an interisland roadtrip from Auckland to Queenstown. It took a gruelling 9 days. Would have been 7 days but we had a delay with a blocked road due to a roockfall. Then later on missed the ferry.

[@altahir9515]

I've had a guy in the UK assume that the SYDNEY harbor bridge CONNECTED to the AUCKLAND harbor bridge. I'm sorry but have you looked at a map.

[@rhyleesmumX]

Hahah thats IF New Zealand was included on the map #GetNZontheMap 😂😂😂

[@hiccups5785]

😂😂😂 wtf

[@kimaani11]

🤣😂🤣 wtaf... That's a new one! Hahahaha 🤣🤣

[@georgia7723]

Another on is holding the door open for the person behind you. I've had foreigners slam a door in my face before.

[@kohen7555]

The sad thing is holding the door open is just common sense.

[@crayon6245]

But you can't just say this about foreigners,it's common manners

[@bazd884]

Defiantly open doors just DONT expect a thank you.

[@kendallmariestallworth]

I'm from America and same here, it's so fricken rude

[@kalanihenry6388]

Georgia they were probably american.

[@crystaltekira4672]

As a Maori myself, thank you for acknowledging our culture in the start of your video. It's great to see some positive things for once other then the usual mention of haka lol. Chur girl. Keep up the good work 👍

[@VS-re1sr]

By any chance could you explain what the thing I should not enter without an invitation is? I think she said "marri", but I do not know how to spell it well enough to look it up. Is that a reference to the carved pillars in the photo?

[@dagoat8603]

@@VS-re1sr it's marae

[@VS-re1sr]

@@dagoat8603 Thank you!

[@melkerrison1]

@@VS-re1sr It is tradition in Maori culture that if you have not been on the Marae you have to be welcomed on by the people of that Marae. This is called Powhiri.

[@maddiemackenzie389]

PREACH

[@sarahclassified2443]

Never call flip-flops or jandals 'thongs'. You will get some *looks*

[@garrettgibson6709]

why

[@Ashley-lj1tu]

@@garrettgibson6709 because we call them jandals and refer to thongs as the underwear

[@demos1198]

@@Ashley-lj1tu uh are you a kiwi. Thongs are g strings, not underwear. Hence the "weird looks"

[@tanegurnick4576]

@@demos1198 g-string is underwear

[@demos1198]

@@tanegurnick4576 bruh thongs are gstrings. Are you a kiwi or not lmao

[@beet2413]

Even the people are just so nice, I love living here (I'm a kiwi). Here is just an unwritten rule of Nz that u missed, Always blow on the pie, safer communites together.

[@Mia-fn4lv]

"Even the people are just so nice, I love living here (I'm a kiwi)." . .. so, an unbiased opinion . :-)

[@simplystunninglyg]

YES!!!! Always blow on the pie, safer communities together!!!!

[@kohen7555]

Fuck yeah

[@dereknicol3465]

Kah pai ow

[@TukaSlave]

Oooh, meat pies, the road trip feed of choice!

[@AbdullahKhan-mr4jx]

Most importantly don't import meth to NZ otherwise your 2 week vacation will turn into a 10 year vacation

[@Amandapearce247]

In Prison

[@oreidaazenha23]

@@Amandapearce247 in Mac Donalds '-'

[@riderbronz4881]

@@Amandapearce247 😂😂😂😂

[@wayne1366]

@@Amandapearce247 nah, nz prison like hotel.

[@EVOETR1]

Man of experience aye. Lol

[@rattex11]

I am an immigrant to New Zealand.I live and work in New Zealand for 15 years.New Zealand is my home now and I love it here.If you come to New Zealand and just criticize everything then just leave.We love this country the way it is.Yes we are not perfect but for me it is the best country in the world.

[@aviendha1154]

That's lovely. Glad to have you here! Kia kaha.

[@EK2Secrets]

THANK YOU! INDEED!!!!!

[@sienna8081]

Kia Kaha my guy

[@NZC_Meow]

I want to go there as soon as possible but I don't have enough money

[@bethanycooke7497]

gert doos where did you move to NZ from?

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it... :D But seriously, there's a hole in the ozone layer just above us and it will fry you pink, even if you're used to the sun

[@doni.h3754]

No need if your dark skin i've never gotten a sun burn and I always go outside.

[@bryleepaige2053]

seriously this is a must, when i was younger i didnt have to go outside for that long and id be hella burnt, sometimes id blister

[@onceagainimstillsemifat9913]

Well it's not above new Zealand but over Antarctica, but NZ do have high UV levels so it is a must

[@lynnevoyle]

Sunscreen causes cancer. Cover up instead

[@SomeonePlaysGames]

As a kiwi i say...she'll be right

[@Janszy]

I feel like only New Zealanders watch these kind of videos 😂

[@edward_fox]

nope! There are some curious foreigns like me. I am Brazilian and it is possible that never will put my foot there, but I am curious about different cultures and people. Came here to see the accent and ending find cool pieces of information about their citizens :DD

[@ginetteforest1220]

Nope! I am from Canada, but I lived in NZ for 8 months, 10 years ago. Loved it!

[@ssmadi5521]

American here, dreaming about NZ - I’ll go one day!

[@nargis.m3115]

I know aye, honestly if I see a video title with nz in it I instantly click on it lmaooo

[@liloruf2838]

No, I'm from Germany and foreign cultures are so interesting to me. Love her videos.

[@hamish241]

"If you come up to us and say, 'oi giday mate, have you seen the kangaroo?' " we will literally punch you in the face

[@THEROWANSKI]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Yea we will

[@daRYZEboy]

Yeah but bogans still say gday mate and we're as kiwi as it gets

[@juliepippin5181]

Hamish 😂😂

[@geakerleaker]

That’s cap

[@hayleyblackmore3896]

Yes we will!!!

[@chrismckellar9350]

NZ does have a country wide frequent inter-regional and long distance bus/coach and sightseeing network that operates 140 daily services to 600 cities and towns, 12 national parks allowing you travel from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island including ferry services between the North and South Islands. Traveling by bus, coach or scenic coach, is more environmentally friendly and safer than a car or campervan and in some cases it is quicker than traveling by car, at least you see the sights in stead of driving. To travel around NZ, the cheapest way is using a bus/ferry pass that is valid for 12 months and can be topped up as you travel. Remember NZ, is similar size to Japan and Italy and larger than the UK, making NZ bigger than it appears on a map. Nearly 60% of the country is made of hills and mountains which makes travel distance longer than what is shown a mobile app like Google Maps. etc, so traveling from Auckland to Queenstown can not be done in 1 to days. The minimum time is 3 days/2 nights (1 night stay in Wellington and 1 night stay in Christchurch) and with 3 half hour rest periods during the day. NZ is made of 15 unique geographical regions that has scenery and fauna that is not seen in other region/s, so it important to plan you stay in NZ important as there so much to see and do. NZ national road network is predominantly a 2 lane network which is sealed except for some small amount of regional roads which are not sealed. There are 4-6 lane highways around Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin only. There are no 4-6 lane highways linking the 6 major cities. Auckland is not the only city in NZ, there are 5 others being Christchurch (2nd largest), Wellington (3rd largest), Hamilton (4th largest), Dunedin (5th largest) and Tauranga (6th largest) and 9 other small regional cities. Queenstown is not a city but is a town. If you want to drive, remember the amount of CO2 emissions that you will be generating , drive for 5-6 hours per day between destinations at a mean average speed of 85kph (55 mph), to allow for sightseeing, traffic/weather conditions and rest. If you want to do a freedom camping tour, make sure you purchase or hire a vehicle that has its own ONBOARD toilet facility or stay at a registered gaming ground or backpacker hostels. The locals are NOT very happy about freedom campers using vehicles that DO NOT have an onboard toilet facility and pooing and weeing in native bush, etc when it suits them. Use registered camping grounds for toilet and hygiene functions. There are local free freedom camping sites but these a provide by local town, city and district councils at an expense to the local ratepayers expense and are available for a 1 night stay only. For further information on freedom camping in NZ - www.freedomcamping.org/ NZ wants responsible environmental friendly and sustainable tourism to keep NZ as an unique destination it is.

[@Theoanno7]

Thank you!

[@arievermey9275]

too bad its s*** bro

[@petrified_kiwi4033]

The 5 most welcoming paces I have visited are, New Zealand (where I grew up), Australia (Where I currently Live), Canada, Austria and Denmark, These Countries made me feel warm inside and relaxed on the outside.

[@aviendha1154]

You feel welcomed in Australia?? Huh, weird.

[@HamboThomp]

Denmark isn't a real country.

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Superdude70 same.

[@ritasmith4335]

Been to NZ twice. The people are the best, so friendly and welcoming. I always felt safe there too.

[@oibaf1420]

Thanks for mentioning my home country Austria. And pleeeaassse don't be funny and say "ahhh Austria! Are there any kangaroos..." 😅😂 The Austria - Australia jokes are gettin' boring 😅

[@thegreat2949]

I'm from Korea and I studied in NZ for a couple of years back in the 2000s, and my impression of the country was, and is just so good that I hope to live there once again later in my life! I especially loved the meat pies lol

[@alicemartin507]

NZ does have wild wallabies, they're just not native

[@LittleCamperNZ]

Yes we have more varieties than Australia and they can be found on Kawau Island.

[@horsenerd]

Waimate, South Canterbury is Wallaby country

[@jwc2661]

Her accent is not the typical NZ English accent. I currently live in Auckland and her accent is kind of different from the people here. The accent is less strong. Maybe it has changed because she has travelled to other countries a lot?

[@nicolenicole666]

Nah, you need to travel the length of nz. We have a range of accents.

[@liana3771]

JWC I’m from Nelson and I find people from the North Island.. particularly Northland, Auckland have really strong accents. Also people from way down south have a different accent too!

[@paulgrimmond6296]

As an Australian who spends quite a bit of time in NZ (I also work for NZ's largest company) I can understand why outsiders confuse Australia and New Zealand. To an untrained ear or someone not from either country, the accents do sound similar (think US/Canadian to an untrained ear). Also I would say that the non-indigeous culture is extremely similar (especially if you are from the country areas). What I would say is that new Zealanders are generally far more proud and/or patriotic than Australians and embrace the rural/remote areas far more than Australians do. They are generally more outdoorsy and adventurous too. Great video though, it's pretty much spot on! (except for wallabies, I have seen them in the forestry before!) Chur!

[@gaius_enceladus]

Good on you P.G.! Cheers from me in NZ!

[@paulgrimmond6296]

@Olivia Dove Close enough, some people would say it is a corporate branch of the government! 😄 😄 Jokes of course!

[@paulgrimmond6296]

@Olivia Dove no, i meant company, not organisation (hint - it's in the dairy sector)

[@paulgrimmond6296]

@@lottiepink7466 is definitely a Troll, or displaying the worst stereotypical Kiwi trait (most kiwis, especially nice ones don't typically display it). I call it CONTS syndrome (Chip ON The Shoulder syndrome). Chill out bro!!

[@DrAElemayo]

As a canadian... The general US Accent and the general Canadian accent are the same. I usually can't tell the difference.

[@AHK206]

"where are you from?" "New Zealand" "Ah I LOVE SYDNEY!" I find that funny 😂😂😂

[@harrycurrie9664]

Confused with New South Wales obviously.

[@orion5121]

As a Maori, Thank you for your first tip

[@CamsDou]

I watched your video just before leaving for a month in New Zealand, amazing advice ! As a French couple, the one that stuck most is the point on driving. I don't know who invented passing lanes and all those incentive to let others pass, but that's the best idea ever ! First, it made us so much more comfortable with driving, to have all those opportunities to let crazy locals go faster than us. But a week later, WE were the one angry with the tourists who never thought to let other pass, haha At least hearing about it before hand ensured that we were careful not to frustrate local drivers too long :D

[@cjtorres5917]

I visited NZ once when very small. I still dream of returning, perhaps even to live. Added tip for visiting motorists (based on my memory): mind the sheep!

[@ughhni]

CJ Torres absolutely😂😂 sheep everywhere in new zealand especially on long road trips lol

[@sienna8081]

Also the cows

[@kimaani11]

and where I'm from in New Zealand (far North), the horses. Lol

[@ohbbyilikeitrawr]

Don't touch the shared drink bottle with your lips. Pour it into your mouth 😂😂

[@joereihana5403]

no lips lol

[@aartlewis3791]

And don't back wash

[@joereihana5403]

@@aartlewis3791 your no allowed to lip it hence the reason for no lipping any bottle of drink so you couldn't lip it and back wash the drink hahahhahaha

[@kohen7555]

True

[@RamonNZ]

That's just common sense ;)

[@verilius6026]

"roads may not always be in perfect condition especially in the more remote areas" *cough* Christchurch *cough*

[@MCshadr217]

Idunno. The Auckland roads are horrible. And don't even get me started on the welly road layout

[@landers4dubfbs550]

Dunedin is pretty shotty in some parts too

[@baljeet7217]

@@MCshadr217 when i bike to school in chch there's like 10 fucking potholes on a 5km ride

[@DonutLord32]

Even the tron with its roundabouts and traffic lights. Not so much pot holes

[@andrewhavill1727]

Cough Gray mouth cough

[@lenal.2167]

Hi, I’m from Germany and I’m gonna make a year abroad in New Zealand and your Videos help me a lot. Thank you

[@charlatan236]

music dreamer L. Have fun in NZ bro it’s a sweet as country

[@jellybee68]

You are a great Ambassador for New Zealand and Maori....ka pai Rosie. signed a greatful Maori.

[@cruiznnz]

Kia Ora I have to tau toko this korero. You really are pretty awesome and it is great to see people adding to your list in the comments.

[@dadofchampions]

Agree!

[@lynnevoyle]

I agree jellybee68. 💕

[@benjaminfree6203]

How dare you sign on our Maori, grateful or not, it is just rude

[@samuelknight1767]

Same here jellybee68, well done this Wahine Toa Mai Aotearoa, Tauke o korero gal

[@dantescott9729]

im gonna tell you now. Maoris do not speak english or maori. they have there whole own language. to say hi there is: "chur bro" or to say thanks its "chur bro", to say bye its "chur bro"... very complicated language

[@EVOETR1]

Yeah nah lol

[@jamestiopira8384]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣chur bro ABSOLUTELY correct chur

[@willyalderson9111]

Tumeke e hoa! Churr

[@1811vivian]

Mean Maori mean!!!

[@MeowMiaowMeow]

I didn't notice till recently, but I use yeah, nah and aye to a point I think foreigners will have no bloody idea what I'm going on about

[@moshesierra6849]

As a naturalized New Zealander I found this country as one of the most easiest people on earth. Kiwis are very quiet at first but when they open their doors to you, they are truly nice and warm people . Very respectful and curious about your culture, country of origin etc

[@MarkBrown-qh9iu]

We actually do have wallabies in NZ

[@drobinson2007]

Yes we actually do

[@Lili-Benovent]

In case you didn't know, wallabies are little bears that live in trees.

[@ANTO260887]

@@Lili-Benoventen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallaby this might help you ???

[@isaaclamorie6663]

@@Lili-Benovent did you mean: possum: nasty beast that destroys Aotearoa's biodiversity by eating our bird's eggs

[@Lili-Benovent]

@@isaaclamorie6663 What biodiversity? every animal in New Zealand was imported from some other country, there's not many native birds there because New Zealanders ate them all when they weren't busy eating each other, but what would I know after only three visits from the USA.

[@Thomas-so8sj]

Fun fact: Nz is in the continent Oceania however is in a sub-continent called Zealandia (Ze-land-ia) which contains NZ and the other hundreds of smaller islands. Not many know that. Also about staying on tracks. All the time search teams are deployed to find people because they have gone off a track (most are tourists who aren’t prepared for nz) so stay on a track and if ur going for a long time hire a PLB so if u get lost u can activate that and get found! Better than dying like a lot of lost people in nz.

[@bzylizzy]

I live in New Zealand and you are so on point with all of this, well done.

[@charlottemclaren3804]

if you plan on driving save a lottttt of money for gas..

[@TiltheEndoftheDay]

yup!!!!

[@fleetofhoof8809]

WOW, I SURE DO LOVE THE CURRENT PRIME MINISTER. HA. HA. HA.

[@makisedrive3637]

@@fleetofhoof8809 tax tax tax, gotta add up that tax

[@pierodavies9508]

It's 'Petrol' or Diesel, depending on your vehicle. Gas may be used in some purpose built vehicles. Repeat after me.... Pe-trol :)

[@jarbuthn]

@@pierodavies9508 aye, and its not expensive. i toured all over both big islands for three months and wasn't phased by petrol prices. then again, i come from Canada so maybe its expensive here too? anyway, my travels in New Zealand will always be a highlight of my life. lovely people, warm culture, excellent mountain biking trails, beautiful countryside and, did i mention how great the people are? just fantastic!

[@mkneidhardt]

Actually we have wallabies in New Zealand they found in the South Island theres afew news articles on it as farmers get angry at them but I love them

[@Kytti-not-kitty]

They r such a pain

[@marcioluislorenzi]

Amazing tips! I have been in New Zealand for one year. I loved living there!

[@leah436]

I would say you can get around here (NZ) without driving. The first time I came here (I'm a Canadian who now lives in NZ) I felt uncomfortable trying to drive on the opposite side of the road, so I just bused it and took some short haul flights. I also booked some tours that took me to specific places that are a little harder to get to (Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, etc.). It is doable, you just need to budget in more time. Even now after 5 years of driving, the really rural, winding, single lane roads freak me out a little!

[@RogerBarraud]

Hobbiton, Waitomo caves hard to get to? Where are you from, Manhattan? :-)

[@holigigi3549]

Hey Rosie, living in NZ, so nice!!! Like your video, it's basic rules but they are enough for a start! Just to say that public transport in Auckland works well and it is totally possible to go to the city by train from the airport! it's even faster than car! :)

[@笑笑-s2j]

I'm from the US and really enjoyed watching this. It's my dream to check out New Zealand one day, especially the south island! These are all good things to know!

[@Karen-gh8gv]

Thanks! People should also be aware that the seasons are reversed from what they are in the northern hemisphere (i.e., July is winter)and to bring appropriate clothing.

[@LaraLandX]

One would hope that a knowledge of Earth being round and tilted on it's axis... oh, never mind.

[@robertwalker1333]

No people are stupid when it comes to travel, I know of a kiwi chap that went to Canada for Christmas with only shorts T-shirts and jandals in his bag I bet he's not the only one that screwed up

[@Karen-gh8gv]

Never underestimate stupidity.

[@Karen-gh8gv]

Yep, Christmas is beach weather in NZ... for me (American), that would just be so weird.

[@LaraLandX]

Whereas my Christmases have all been hot and involved cricket on the beach with a full belly of food.... having Christmas in the cold with snow would be like stepping out of reality and into TV land. But then, visiting the USA for me was like that. Like I'd stepped into a movie set. A surreal experience :-)

[@jemSnaps]

you don't have snakes? ahhh making me want move there.

[@TukaSlave]

But some of our worms are pretty big, if you go deep enough into the bush, but don't go too deep or you'll never get out!

[@MeowMiaowMeow]

We have very few dangerous creatures here. A couple minor poisonous spiders is about the most of it. We have a rather scary looking bug (?) though. Called a Weta. Look it up if you dare

[@fluffybunny3925]

yeah snakes being banned is one of my fav things about NZ

[@ranstra12]

@@fluffybunny3925 rats are banned in Alberta Canada. We actually have a rat patrol. But we have plenty of mice.... need more snakes hahaha

[@Emma-lf5jg]

Jayde Crawley it looks like a giant cricket!

[@AstroReyak]

Thank you, just found your video, think to travel to New Zealand in 2022, and start to prepare my trip. Lots of videos to see now!

[@Camila53658]

Congratulations! Wishing you the best, you are such a charismatic person and deserve winning.I started watching your channel about 2 months ago and I can't get enough. Love from Houston, Texas💖.

[@Camila53658]

😊 Thank you for getting my day off to a good start! (7 am here) Keep up the good work!

[@RogerBarraud]

@@lottiepink7466 Orly? Because Texas is in CA? #Derp :-(

[@Jaenanda]

I was standing on a street corner in Hollywood one NYE and I heard a familiar accent ask politely, “how do you catch a cab in this country?” When I asked them where in New Zealand they were from, they were floored, but I explained I had some very close kiwi friends. Then I found out the tourists were from Christchurch, where my friends are from. I asked if they knew my friends, and the woman scoffed, “you know, we don’t actually all know each other” right as her partner said, “wait, do you mean ______?” and called my friends by their Kiwi nicknames. So, I don’t know- in my experience you do all know each other! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@greg_camacho]

Knowing that the Whanganui River is in fact a living entity is something that all peoples should respect. Love the video and explanations! Keep up the great work! CHEERS!

[@gemslight77]

Hey, I'm Kiwi! Great video! Glad you emphasised on the driving rules.

[@pigeonpecker7623]

'kiwi slang' so just add a swear word every other word then lol

[@MeriamMariaa]

I reckon that applies more to bogan Australian.. :)

[@pigeonpecker7623]

nah theirs is just full of wear words lol

[@olliedied]

i mean i cant actually argue this like tru

[@lex7098]

This is so true lol, I only realized how much I swear when I went on holiday.

[@nznative6615]

Fuck yeah bro ... This is so true ... that’s why when a New Zealand and Australian have a yarn it’s mostly sweat words in the entire conversation lol

[@leonking9177]

I am from London but currently living in New Zealand on a 23 months visa. So far this place is so chilled love it.

[@vadimporter5533]

New Zealand is dope ahh

[@leonking9177]

@@vadimporter5533 sure is the people are chilled

[@leonking9177]

It's a great opportunity to explore an amazing country. I climbed mount Taranaki and wow very challenging and life risking

[@RIPsookie]

As a Kiwi working in customer service one thing i always get is tourists surprised at how much more expensive everything is here. Make sure you quit smoking before your holiday because you'll be broke :)

[@MrRasZee]

see huka falls, dont wear just a t-shirt when crossing the cook straight (freezing) , when driving down the desert rd actually get out of the car...its absolutely freezing

[@darrylnelson2581]

NORTH, FOR SUN, SO, FOR SKI/MOUNTAINS,~ LOTS OF MICRO` CLIMATES,

[@MVBuckeye]

Very helpful. We're cruising out of Auckland in February. Looking forward to it!

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Australian's also hate the phrase 'oh I love Sydney' hahaha

[@kapil-kale]

Ohhhhhh yeah

[@MJrev]

Fuck Sydney

[@harrycurrie9664]

Particularly if you are from Canberra ... everyones first choice. 😁

[@TiMQiN]

Come on Melburnian

[@ElyceBehrsin]

@@TiMQiN why melbournian.? In my experience people from Brissy hate Sydney the most, no?

[@lbee171]

I really like that she acknowledged Maori culture and she actually knew what she was talking about.

[@toebangah7705]

If your American...the give way sign means you give way to your right and does not mean you go if your the first one there

[@charliegraham2966]

🎶Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle🎶 Who else sung that song in primary school?

[@emilystembridge6840]

ColeSprouse-isF-ingHot yep I did

[@hydraariums1551]

New Zealand actually does have wallaby’s in places like rotarua

[@darrylnelson2581]

YES, I READ, ITS A REFUGE, NEW HOME, FOR KOALAS`, ON A EMERGENCY , SCALE, A TOTAL LOSS, OF HUGE, EUCALYPTUS, FORESTS, A BILLION, FLORA/FAUNA, KILLED, WE WATCHED, BRASILS RAIN FOREST, BURN, ON PRESIDENTS ORDERS ? YEA, THET,~ INDIAN (AMAZON,) TRIBE, CUSTODIAL, CHIEF, SHAMEN ? ASASSINATED`` 0`

[@lucashalvorson]

darryl nelson bro we actually this is a bit different... we actually have a number of wild wallaby’s in certain parts of our country. (In the Deep South you can hunt them!)

[@hydraariums1551]

Dale Gair I don’t care how I spell it

[@macilree]

Lucas Halvorson In the hills behind Waimate in South Canterbury is where you will find wallabies.

[@kurtgraham9495]

Bitch...u dont kno nz at all.!!! Wallabies exist in north and south island.. Fuck me ur a moron

[@anastasiamanza6836]

Such a well done video 💛 honestly loved every point you brought up!!!!

[@krishnateja7728]

Congratulations to NZ for reaching Final of cricket World Cup 2019! Good luck for the final match!

[@willyalderson9111]

Thanks bro we need it! Too much and the respect back bro!

[@krishnateja7728]

@@willyalderson9111 That was by far the best WC final ever. NZ deserved to win but it was England's day. Love your cricket team bro. Kane Williamson is wonderful personality.

[@lama340-i4p]

I comitted three of the mistakes on my recent trip to New Zealand (but I'm pretty sure I did not offend anyone). I will certainly be back and keep all these things in mind.

[@burnsvaughan]

most of NZ is stoned, so they probably didn't even notice haha. I'm from NZ btw, come at me

[@Timsvideochannel1]

There are wallabies in New Zealand, I've seen them wild in Waimangu Volcanic Valley near Rotorua.

[@toiletsmithy3630]

bahaha i live in rotorua in koutu, theres no wallabies bahaha

[@newspaper1868]

Rule to live by Don’t mistake a nz for an Australian The other way round is fine tho

[@r0xdab0x96xo]

It is so refreshing to hear you pronounce words correctly. It's really heartwsrming, thank you for such a blessing.

[@jakehowie4385]

I’d add that while the cities are new and not the crowing jewel, they’re worth a visit: Auckland has a beautiful harbour, lovely islands and an incredible food scene; Wellington is a walkable arty city with great restaurants and galleries; Christchurch is quaint and the rebuild is gorgeous.

[@tatu_edm]

Protect the environment ! Yeah, it's the first preoccupation actually ! It's very important if we want survive 😶

[@TheTheotherfoot]

My kiwi relations say "Take only photos, and leave only foot prints" about how they feel about their country.

[@RogerBarraud]

@@TheTheotherfoot ...and Leave the gate as you found it. :-)

[@leafii.]

FINALLY SOMEBODY RECOGNISES WHAT WE DONT LIKE! TYYYYY :D. Also the indigenous Maoris in New Zealand could be related to anybody and everybody that’s indigenous. Like I don’t even know half my family in New Zealand because my father fell in love with my Australian mother in Australia so yea.

[@paulswisher4458]

How inviting the vibe n attitude and honesty is... I'm from southtexas and honestly only wanted to learn familiar terms..to make my executive Chef's(close family friend), fiancee feel more welcomed and to let him know we care who he's with. Kicthens are like families of mixed cultures. To be of service must own my heart...And what do ya know after watching n reading/researching...i pray one day to visit such beauty. The heart of this land is incredible! Blessings!

[@rgm2659]

In New Zealand, don't say you are French. People have not forgotten the Rainbow Warrior incident.

[@itsconzo5095]

im a kiwi, and i think its fair to say we are not all nice, only most of us, i have met multiple people that were real grumpy, but its nothing too bad

[@rogerhawkins6433]

You will find that the grumpy ones are the ones that can't get to a beach! :-)

[@ritasmith4335]

There are grumps all over the vworld

[@nogginthenog2227]

We do have wallaby's in New Zealand. They're in the MacKenzie Country in the South Island. They escaped from wildlife park but have now developed a feral population

[@shiptj01]

I'm from the US. I've been wanting to go to New Zealand since I was in high school!

[@PS-Straya_M8]

NEVER sit on a table in New Zealand very offensive to Maori !!!

[@demos1198]

And anyone dumbass, just rude.

[@rogerhawkins6433]

Or shag your secretary on the Auckland Council Board table, that's offensive to Europeans.... (Unless we are actually involved of course....!)....

[@kenbellchambers4577]

We have similar rules in Australia, never shit in a Kurri's gumboot.

[@gracepreston9995]

P S it is offensive, a table is for food not arse.

[@opportunityy.b9997]

Yeah only strippers can sit on my table.

[@obby5648]

Hi I live in nz too, just be aware if you are coming here do not drink from the streams. Aerial bait drops happen frequently and its not safe to drink. Many tourists have been hospitalised so just take care of yourself and bring a bottle of water with you. This is mainly in national parks or isolated parts of nz.

[@bobburroughs6241]

Good stuff - from Pom moved to NZ to be with family. Most you pass in the street will say 'How'ya goin'? Kiwi's are great chatters - always groups standing around nattering. Yes, great laid back people - the f word can de dropped in anywhere!

[@bethanycooke7497]

Hey looking for tips, I’m an American thinking of moving to New Zealand (found this super helpful) - this feels like a silly question, but what are the thoughts on Americans moving to New Zealand? Anything I should do extra research on? It wouldn’t be for at least 2 years but I’m just trying to get some options.

[@Kytti-not-kitty]

Costs change, shipping costs, culture and phrasing

[@sophiebock9121]

make sure that you know A LOT about our culture I suggest finding kiwis on social media and just seeing their general vide, a ton of americans that come over love to criticise everything we do so the main thing is to just try be chill and not take anything too seriously. Also dont try give off the impression that cos your from america that you are better than us hope you enjoy yr time if you do come over x

[@bethanycooke7497]

Sophie Bock people do that?! That’s insane. I’ve been looking into Kiwi culture a lot and I’m absolutely drawn to how everyone describes Kiwis as really nice and welcoming as well as how much New Zealand’s natural beauty is respected and preserved. That’s good advice though, thank you so much! I’m planning a vacation hopefully soon.

[@Kytti-not-kitty]

@@bethanycooke7497 we are a pretty much an easy going country and love having people around (current circumstances not included 😂) as long as you are polite and respectful we would love to have u 😊

[@Kytti-not-kitty]

@Gina Tia it's different when u are an actual tourist, I've lived in a small town after we moved back to nz and everyone is very friendly and very close, are u NI or SI? Because I find the south is more open

[@boxbird5723]

Isn't Auckland building a tram down dominion rd from the airport to the city?

[@nebojsautvic1614]

Thank you so much for these tips! I'm going to stay in New Zealand for one year, from August 🙂

[@tishamorgan8388]

Spitting on the footpath just disgusts me when i see someone do it!

[@tomabbott5259]

Totally agree i mean dont people understand it spreads diseases in my country we have a lot of those ignorants

[@kenbellchambers4577]

In the USA they say, 'Always spit on the ceiling, any moron can spit on the floor!'

[@shaunmontoya183]

i'm australian but live in us, i've always hated when people spit on ground

[@marychurch5166]

My first trip is coming up the end of January. I appreciate all your advice

[@jameslowe936]

5:15 no kangaroos, snakes or koalas, but NZ does have wallabies. They were introduced as a hunting species and kinda got out of hand. See them all the time in the bush around Rotorua!

[@gennasmith5650]

Heaps down by Waimate too

[@kathyquan5954]

Possums?

[@vizzyuzumaki8476]

@@kathyquan5954 I just googled them, apparently they are like little Kangaroos

[@primordialdoll]

Random fact: we do actually have wallabies in nz! Try we’re introduced by humans though

[@michelleheath8903]

Aroha erm... one human infact. The very first governor, I forget his name. He was an Aussie who loved the wallaby and thought it’d be a great pet to have. I believe it was also this bloke who introduced that pointy plant with the pretty yellow flower as well, he figured it would make an awesome hedge around his estate. Bloody Aussies!

[@maidaursuladawn44glasgow3]

Michelle Heath Governor Grey how they got to the South Island tho I do not know as wildlife here have no natural predators here they have got out of hand in some places. I often see a few on the road between Whakatane and Rotorua as road kill.

[@whakawahinedesignz865]

If your visiting Auckland and want to explore Auckland more the best transport are trains. Everytime I visit Auckland I find trains ain't overcrowded (but avoid trains between 8am-9am or 5.30pm-6.30pm) morning is when people are commuting to school or work and same with evening people returning from school or work . Ive seen the best scenery and found interesting towns travelling by train .

[@SouthernSara23]

My fiancé and I are getting married in New Zealand next year! These are good tips and gave me more to research! Thanks!

[@envy8350]

nah come on into our country, we got good stuff, and, more stuff that you might enjoy!

[@Jayden-xn9xo]

Don’t get ripped off by the tourism industry 😂 Rip off, save ya cash.... Visit Doubtless Bay, Milford sound, Rotorua ect

[@nzmarco]

@caveman Versace We don't have harmful wildlife like you do.

[@nzmarco]

@caveman Versace It's very rare to see one in the wild. They are monster sized but very timid and not poisonous. Bonus is no snakes when walking through long grass,

[@RogerBarraud]

@@nzmarco Ironically, the only known snakes in the grass here live in a Beehive... :-(

[@dapperfilms2504]

I'm Australian and love New Zealand. It's really a beautiful country I have been 2 times now and I want to go again.

[@RogerBarraud]

Onya Matey :-) This rivalry stuff is insane. Less than 30 million people between us - parochialism is teh st00p1dz. Both countries are amazing and there are a lot of great people in both. Enjoy! :-)

[@Gitanarosa]

My name is Rosy too!! I visited New Zealand last year and I loved it. My first solo trip abroad that doesn’t include Mexico. I fell in love and can’t wait to go back!!!

[@Proud2btongan109]

Australia? You mean West New Zealand!! ...just kidding Ozzies

[@unpluggedsocialfilter3535]

his diary Nah pls annex us and let us have Jacinda Arden

[@Luubelaar]

Yeah, the "West Island". LOL!

[@biggils8894]

his diary I’m not when I say the free border should be closed! Australia is tired of the criminals, the homelessness and the low economic family’s flooding Australia. Goff Whitlam was a socialist, and the worst politician that Australian produced. He signed off on a agreement in 1975 that gave New Zealand full access to Australia. To this day they get free medical with 10 other countries. Southeast Queensland is paying a premium on crime from accomodating New Zealand ppl, 80% prison population, homelessness and rental and home ownership affordability is affected bcse of it. Close the border! New Zealand is a complete different country.

[@thecheesebuffalo3298]

@@biggils8894 you must be a fun at parties

[@benjaminfree6203]

@@thecheesebuffalo3298 ....haha.....SouthEast Queensland was/is/always will be a shit hole well before NZ'ers came, any state that gave us Pauline Hanson is fu*k-hole