The truth about living in New Zealand | An American's point of view

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  • @atam836
    @atam836 4 роки тому +457

    My man was culturally aware! Well done man. He definitely spent a lot of time around Polynesians haha.

  • @masonjames00
    @masonjames00 4 роки тому +414

    This guy is so chill, and he seems very genuine. I am kiwi and he pronounces maori words better than me omg

    • @pickledfeet77
      @pickledfeet77 4 роки тому +2

      Lol same

    • @pickledfeet77
      @pickledfeet77 4 роки тому +3

      @@freya8788 people say jt like mouldy ,w,

    • @KalaniAmosa
      @KalaniAmosa 4 роки тому +1

      Man is he from like a beach area in Cali or what? He talks like it

    • @Lotr2987
      @Lotr2987 3 роки тому

      @@freya8788 I am a New Zealander, and even I tend to sometimes to pronounce that word a bit off, well first of all, I don't say that word very often, I don't speak Maori words very often either.
      I am generally only an English speaker, I am very prone to forgetting as well, learning a second language, no, it's too much for me, it's way too complicated for me. You'll almost never see me speaking German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, anything like that,
      I know its 100% fine to only speak English

  • @tooks7177
    @tooks7177 4 роки тому +594

    It's obvious you have spent time in NZ considering you seem to understand and differentiate some of the food, culture & language differences in New Zealand - also the normal day to day interaction with your typical Kiwi.....that's sweet as bro.

  • @bfk1970
    @bfk1970 4 роки тому +1513

    Your Maori pronunciations are among the best I've heard from an American. Nice job.

    • @konco5909
      @konco5909 4 роки тому +6

      true .. right??

    • @dabadllama
      @dabadllama 4 роки тому +9

      Was about to say the same thing! He has really good pronunciation! Well done bro!

    • @allynz27
      @allynz27 4 роки тому +1

      Agree

    • @nikau9741
      @nikau9741 4 роки тому +5

      Chur boys thanks

    • @TheRealSamPreece
      @TheRealSamPreece 4 роки тому +3

      does he have native american/ south american background? Maori have south american ancestry so there are similarities in customs, foods and language

  • @mstandenberg1421
    @mstandenberg1421 4 роки тому +361

    He has a manner strangely common to Polynesians in NZ. No wonder he was embraced.

    • @beazjohnson9865
      @beazjohnson9865 4 роки тому +18

      He looks Polynesian himself.

    • @yoyoyoyo91054
      @yoyoyoyo91054 3 роки тому +6

      I totally agree
      He rolls his rrrrrz said kumara better than me and I'm from nz

    • @AU-or6ze
      @AU-or6ze 3 роки тому +5

      Exactly, that was my thought too. If passed me on the street, I would guessed Poly. He is so humble!

    • @lukenero203
      @lukenero203 3 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing lmao

  • @kanenathan6139
    @kanenathan6139 4 роки тому +190

    I love how you've articulated NZ from your own prospective and experience. If your not careful you could be easily mistaken for a New Zealander. Good stuff.

  • @dcaotearoa
    @dcaotearoa 4 роки тому +273

    Bro learned a lot. Respect.

  • @KiwiPepega
    @KiwiPepega 4 роки тому +843

    This should really be titled "living in south auckland, New zealand"

    • @poppypocket8732
      @poppypocket8732 4 роки тому +14

      Ikr, 🤣😂👍

    • @aaronbell7334
      @aaronbell7334 4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha

    • @wordzmyth
      @wordzmyth 4 роки тому +38

      He just was welcomed into a lot of different NZers homes which was awesome. Auckland is the world's biggest Pacific city after all.

    • @onepup-pr3yl
      @onepup-pr3yl 4 роки тому +15

      It just goes to show how culturally out of touch I was, "Tongans eat horse"? and "lunch is called supper"? I need to get out more, Bro I'm out of touch with the people.

    • @jasonruka1665
      @jasonruka1665 4 роки тому

      Hahahahaha

  • @megananderson6603
    @megananderson6603 4 роки тому +127

    Probably the most authentic reaction to nz culture I've seen lol

  • @booyah2u296
    @booyah2u296 4 роки тому +241

    This dude really experienced life in NZ. He must have been invited to a lot of kai during his stay.
    P.S: gotta love eggs on burger. Sweet as.

    • @jenniferjaffa1127
      @jenniferjaffa1127 4 роки тому +4

      He’s really experience more of NZ than most palangis!

    • @mathewedmondson3673
      @mathewedmondson3673 4 роки тому +2

      @@jenniferjaffa1127 We prefer to be called Ngati Pakeha, our ships are way bigger than your waka's oi! ^_^

    • @pashakdescilly7517
      @pashakdescilly7517 4 роки тому

      Didn't mention a hangi.....

    • @jenniferjaffa1127
      @jenniferjaffa1127 4 роки тому +1

      @@mathewedmondson3673 “Your wakas” I’m white too mate........

    • @rayzargee2833
      @rayzargee2833 3 роки тому +1

      Not sweet as, mean as bro😜

  • @ivonesickvi2542
    @ivonesickvi2542 4 роки тому +127

    Love how you mentioned all the cultures in new zealand.

    • @chrislittle7285
      @chrislittle7285 4 роки тому +2

      What about the Indians, Chinese, Asians from every country in large numbers as well as English. NZ is SO multi cultural.

    • @thefuza150
      @thefuza150 4 роки тому +3

      @@chrislittle7285 "multi cultural" no one knows anything about them here tho

  • @lazarusdigital
    @lazarusdigital 4 роки тому +807

    Bro don't be knocking eggs on burgers, it's great haha

  • @Evaese
    @Evaese 4 роки тому +522

    Kina damn, your braver than 99% of us haha

    • @tinasnewzealand
      @tinasnewzealand 4 роки тому +3

      Lmao

    • @ZarnyGrace89
      @ZarnyGrace89 4 роки тому +4

      haaard. im 31 and only tried kina in jan this year and yup it was yuck as just like i thought it would be 🤣

    • @temaereharris4305
      @temaereharris4305 4 роки тому +2

      Hahahaha

    • @iLAGGbrah
      @iLAGGbrah 4 роки тому +2

      kina's are nasty.

    • @PlacidShark_
      @PlacidShark_ 4 роки тому +5

      I was just thinking that!!! 😂 think I'm the only one in my whanau that doesnt like it

  • @apolloclawk7408
    @apolloclawk7408 4 роки тому +240

    Sole Who tried to feed this man a horse? 😂🤣

  • @mooreandless
    @mooreandless 4 роки тому +23

    I lived in NZ and as an Aussie have to say that their citizens are the nicest people in the world. It's a beautiful country! This man clearly feels the same.

  • @chillisoda
    @chillisoda 4 роки тому +1718

    The truth is New Zealand doesn't exist. Stay home. Nothing to see here.

  • @ihopetowin
    @ihopetowin 4 роки тому +108

    If you have eggs on a hamburger, the yolk has to be a little runny.

    • @royaldaxter125
      @royaldaxter125 4 роки тому +9

      If the egg doesnt pop and run down the burger when you take your first bite, you did do it right 🤣

    • @KieranMusicBrady
      @KieranMusicBrady 4 роки тому +2

      @@royaldaxter125 Oath

    • @harrycullen1643
      @harrycullen1643 4 роки тому +1

      Yep,runs down your chin or onto your clothes.
      But its goooood!!!

  • @teney1351
    @teney1351 4 роки тому +161

    You don't like Marmite but like Kina!? You Americans are crazy 😜 Glad you enjoyed your time here ❤️

    • @vanessaouyang1220
      @vanessaouyang1220 4 роки тому +7

      Maybe because they haven't tried it properly. Definitely can't eat it off the spoon, like they do with peanut butter. Needs to be spread on toast with plenty of butter for the novice, considerably less for the hardcore vegemite lovers. Yum !

    • @DaveWhoa
      @DaveWhoa 4 роки тому +2

      Marmite was invented in the UK anyway, it's just manufactured in NZ these days

    • @darrellm9915
      @darrellm9915 4 роки тому +3

      @@DaveWhoa What does that have to do with her comment?... lol

    • @mark_nz
      @mark_nz 4 роки тому +1

      Bro, Kina is yuck-as! Put that marmite on your freshly caught Kingy.

    • @teney1351
      @teney1351 4 роки тому +1

      @@DaveWhoa Okay?? I never claimed it was invented here.. That's not a surprise though seeing as it was the British who colonised NZ and all.

  • @lukefrew9585
    @lukefrew9585 4 роки тому +129

    “When they say ‘bring a plate’...”
    I cracked up. But this also shows I watched through to the end. Cool vid ✌️😂

    • @sarahdennis6450
      @sarahdennis6450 4 роки тому +6

      I want to hear the story behind when he took his plate lol.

  • @michaelgjoyce
    @michaelgjoyce 4 роки тому +82

    This guy is cool, he really got to know the culture.

  • @tinasnewzealand
    @tinasnewzealand 4 роки тому +56

    Kia Ora..Luv this guy..u are welcome back anytime..u really embraced Aotearoa (New Zealand)...👍

  • @PRASE08
    @PRASE08 4 роки тому +64

    I absolutely love this dude!
    His accent, his love for the experience he had and the way he describes our individual cultures so accurately for a foreigners point of view! Give the man a Haka 😛

    • @wordzmyth
      @wordzmyth 4 роки тому

      Yeah I click with caution but his u derstands g of all the different aspects of NZ was amazing. But as someone who is Pakeha but not old I did feel he didn't maybe meet us...

  • @Dreadzone650
    @Dreadzone650 4 роки тому +13

    As a New Zealander I really respect the effort into your pronunciation, probably the best I've heard from someone not from here

  • @maanesmith792
    @maanesmith792 4 роки тому +51

    U must have been in nz a while cause ur pronunciation of Maori words is perfect. Kia ora brother , And kina bro, nah u got that . chur

  • @TeamBringIt8
    @TeamBringIt8 4 роки тому +35

    This guy's the man. Legit covered almost everything!

  • @jayaitch88
    @jayaitch88 4 роки тому +106

    As a Canadian living in NZ, I love this video and this man’s appreciation of most things Kiwi! Esp the Polynesian culture, which, as North Americans, we learn VERY little about, if anything. My favourite part, though, was when he trashed Marmite because YES! That ish NASTY!

    • @joeaerenga170
      @joeaerenga170 4 роки тому +12

      Marmite on toast you'll love the kiwi way don't forget it goes with butter only

    • @mayanabij8814
      @mayanabij8814 4 роки тому

      @@joeaerenga170 is it nice with milo?

    • @SiliconBong
      @SiliconBong 4 роки тому +5

      @@joeaerenga170 Good call, there's something about the cheaper margarines that subdues the full flavour of marmite.
      (knew a dutch couple who brought a 'plate' to a pot-luck 'morning tea' for an after church meeting, they were so embarrassed when they realised their mistake we all placed one thing of ours onto their plate so they popped out of the kitchen with a cheese roll, an egg sandwich, one sausage roll, one asparagus roll, one wee tomato sandwich . . .)

    • @joeaerenga170
      @joeaerenga170 4 роки тому +7

      @@mayanabij8814 NO..but trust me marmite is beautiful with butter ..Milo is also a beautiful chocolate drink

    • @troubledspirit3328
      @troubledspirit3328 4 роки тому +3

      Awww. Try marmite or vegemite(better), spread sparingly on hot buttered toast dunked in a cup of coffee...

  • @Mikehuntisdry
    @Mikehuntisdry 4 роки тому +66

    He sounds like a new zealander impersonating an american

  • @johnmalinsnz2090
    @johnmalinsnz2090 4 роки тому +3

    All New Zealanders are Kiwi's. Maori, Pakihia, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Indian, Asian, and Muslims. Proud to be a part of a multicultural country and I'm stoked you enjoyed your experience here. You are welcome back any time.

  • @sarahmcdonald5970
    @sarahmcdonald5970 4 роки тому +13

    I like that NZ is such a friendly place and so used to nice people that when there was an unruly family from the UK it was such a shock it made the national news.

    • @daviddench6643
      @daviddench6643 4 роки тому +1

      I remember that. UA-cam 'Irish Tourists in NZ' haha

  • @RipiaKim
    @RipiaKim 4 роки тому +9

    I love this video! I always thought that people from overseas were exaggerating when they said we were the nicest people ever but then I went overseas and it didn't take long for me to realize we actually are much nicer than other countries.

  • @solomonhauraki2600
    @solomonhauraki2600 4 роки тому +8

    This guy is the man, appreciate the effort you put in learning new things here. Kā pai

  • @moanarangi4918
    @moanarangi4918 4 роки тому +19

    Thank you for your time and sharing your experience 😊 of us here in New Zealand 😊

  • @deeteewritesthings2024
    @deeteewritesthings2024 4 роки тому +31

    Omg this guy must've spent so much time with the Islanders in South Auckland, how he described all the island food though 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @daniella921
    @daniella921 4 роки тому +24

    I have heard many people fall in love with our country and I understand why.

  • @Skytech92
    @Skytech92 4 роки тому +108

    U forgot the da "CHUR" bro

  • @Kauritree08
    @Kauritree08 4 роки тому +24

    You're pronounciation is absolutely lovely.

  • @Skybar23
    @Skybar23 4 роки тому +52

    haha this fella reminds me of the white fella that hang out with the poly boys in high school. My uso

  • @SueMead
    @SueMead 4 роки тому +53

    I suspect this dude was living predominently in Auckland. South Island is a bit different. We mainly say 'dinner', though it used to mean lunchtime and 'tea' was the evening meal. Supper is a cup of milo or tea a couple of hours after dinner/tea while watching the telly (tv). The kai moana (seafood) is wonderful. If you drive Highway 1 past Kaikoura, you'll fresh-as crayfish (lobster) and mussels from a caravan (trailer) on the side of the main road. And Kaikoura township has the best fish&chip shop in the entire country, IMHO of course. So Cheers bruh. Thanks for representing.

    • @bazookacantgame
      @bazookacantgame 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah true, even going down to Hamilton where I live, there is Is more of a business lifestyle because there aren't a lot of family things to do like go to the beach or go to an attraction (with it also being a less touristy city). With the more business lifestyle and centric location you will find a lot of expensive private schools in a small area. All that said Raglan has the best fish and chips hands down

    • @my12spoonswithrose43
      @my12spoonswithrose43 4 роки тому +4

      Well as a person who has lived in Auckland most of their life I can actually tell you, you have no idea what your talking about when it comes to supper etc. No kiwi uses those expressions unless they are originally from another country. Oh & age doesn't come into it either. As for the best fish & chips you should try travelling around the country with a open mind. There are lots of fish & chip shops better than that one. Plus we also have the caravan selling stuff on the side of the road up this way as well, it's been a family tradition since the pools & I'm sure there are others, as I'm sure I remember one when I lived in Napier.

    • @jan_Masewin
      @jan_Masewin 4 роки тому

      Kaikoura fish and ships are legendary-although maybe it had something to do with just having come off a whale-watching boat with stpmach churning

    • @panzerkampfwagenviiimaus2366
      @panzerkampfwagenviiimaus2366 4 роки тому

      i nearly died driving down the Napier/Taupo road last week lmao

    • @LoganLavery
      @LoganLavery 4 роки тому +1

      I’m from Auckland and no, the Fish & Chips are really bad down south. I tried about 7 different shops in Nelson over 4 months. No comparison.

  • @claytoncook8191
    @claytoncook8191 4 роки тому +42

    This honestly sounds like Life in South Auckland lolol

  • @holyherrerasaurus5728
    @holyherrerasaurus5728 4 роки тому +2

    Enjoyed this, thanks recommended and thank you for the nice words.

  • @Divahdivah25
    @Divahdivah25 4 роки тому +9

    Im Maori and am so proud that you enjoyed our Maori culture.

  • @rubykushmusic
    @rubykushmusic 4 роки тому +2

    Ka mau te wehi! There are lots of resources to learn te reo Māori online i am teaching my sister who has been raised in America :) this was a cool video glad you enjoyed your time here

  • @THLLS-ej2tq
    @THLLS-ej2tq 4 роки тому +13

    You know bud. Big ups to you. I commend you on learning every tribes customs and values. Well done.

  • @keithcrane469
    @keithcrane469 4 роки тому +58

    Everything I see and hear about NZ is Always positive and now you have an exemplary Prime Minister. The most I take away from conversations about NZ is the people are really friendly (excluding when they are on the rugby field ofcourse :)). I'd love to visit one day ❤️

    • @RioGamer
      @RioGamer 4 роки тому +2

      Lmao which rugby nation are you from

    • @keithcrane469
      @keithcrane469 4 роки тому +5

      @@RioGamer I'm English. I support The England Rugby Team 🌹

    • @UriahD85
      @UriahD85 4 роки тому +3

      Gotta have a joint or two and a crate of Waikato Draught(you'll prolly hit the toilet the next day tho)

    • @diden3527
      @diden3527 3 роки тому

      @@UriahD85 but if you only have a crate, what are the other fullas gonna drink....!!!

  • @nicnac4221
    @nicnac4221 4 роки тому +5

    its like he's talking about a theme park he enjoyed, glad he got met the diverse people of Auckland learning about loads of different pacific cultures and liked the food!

  • @EEVEAPU
    @EEVEAPU 4 роки тому +4

    Probably one of my fave NZ reviews! He seems like he took on that kiwi life hardddd, he seems chill and laid back. Haha

  • @mellynz1368
    @mellynz1368 4 роки тому +8

    I literally love hearing other people's perspectives on Aotearoa. Doesn't matter if it is good or bad I just love hearing it. I'm glad you enjoyed your experience 😊😊

  • @harrycurrie9664
    @harrycurrie9664 4 роки тому +67

    Mince and cheese, chunky beef, beef and bacon, beef and mushroom, curried chicken, steak and kidney ... pies ! 😜

    • @John.strong
      @John.strong 4 роки тому +2

      Kina pie
      Kina curry

    • @echo7759
      @echo7759 4 роки тому +3

      Smoked Fish Pies! Yum

    • @harrycurrie9664
      @harrycurrie9664 4 роки тому +2

      @@echo7759 Never tried one but must do. How about Chicken, leek, mushroom and potato ? or Corned beef with cauliflower in an onion, cheese, and mustard white sauce ?

    • @colinryder7374
      @colinryder7374 4 роки тому

      @@harrycurrie9664 Whatever takes your fancy, bro

    • @duncanpitkeathly6362
      @duncanpitkeathly6362 4 роки тому +1

      And Curries Curry, PS there is a place in Scotland called Curry.

  • @lyunala
    @lyunala 4 роки тому +7

    you're pronunciation of maori words is spot on bro this is probably one of the best comparisons / POV between america and new zealand i've watched 👍👍

  • @jeannieluna3009
    @jeannieluna3009 4 роки тому +1

    You just gave me the biggest smile! Sweet as.... . Your appreciation and love for New Zealand culture came shining through! Thanks for representing the decency of the majority of American’s we all need that reminder right now.

  • @THEchiQ
    @THEchiQ 4 роки тому +15

    Tongans, Māori, and Samoans are delightful. Actually, he got everything right. Nicely done 👍

    • @pashakdescilly7517
      @pashakdescilly7517 4 роки тому

      you got something agains Fijians and Cook Islanders?

    • @THEchiQ
      @THEchiQ 4 роки тому +2

      @@pashakdescilly7517 No.

    • @rickywatson111
      @rickywatson111 4 роки тому +3

      Grow up Pashak

    • @pashakdescilly7517
      @pashakdescilly7517 4 роки тому

      @@rickywatson111 That was a joke, simply because Cee listed several Pacific islands, but not others. Sorry you can't take a simple little joke.

    • @THEchiQ
      @THEchiQ 4 роки тому

      @@pashakdescilly7517 cool. There’s no way to know it’s a joke with no emojis 🙃

  • @mefistowers07
    @mefistowers07 4 роки тому +30

    New Zealand most respectful people than other countries

  • @keza41
    @keza41 4 роки тому +6

    No wonder this guy had a good time in NZ, with that fantastic accent and his obvious interest in local culture.

  • @deenonu6842
    @deenonu6842 4 роки тому +41

    Bro your pronunciation of the maori words is MINT!!! shot bro.

  • @jamiejanmaat
    @jamiejanmaat 4 роки тому +14

    Definitely spent a lot of time in South Auckland

  • @zeeeeeman
    @zeeeeeman 4 роки тому +5

    You had a good time in NZ. You integrated really well to how we live. Good open mind. 👍

  • @ostlingfletcher7932
    @ostlingfletcher7932 4 роки тому +13

    Shit man, you really know NZ culture well. And your Maori pronunciation is the best from an American I've ever seen. Remember though 'hard' means i agree with you (hard out). Someone would say "man it's warm az outside today bro" and you would say "yeah, hard"

  • @UpEataakadaman
    @UpEataakadaman 4 роки тому +3

    Spectacular description of the Polynesian languages at the end there. I, a Māori speaker, completely agree. I heard that the reason the sounds are so much harsher is the climate in NZ compared to the rest of the pacific.
    Also side note, it seems this man knows more about Tongan and Samoan culture and food than I do! :S

  • @seanmccreesh4614
    @seanmccreesh4614 4 роки тому +16

    Lol the cows are free range, I know its true but as a New Zealander it sounds strange

  • @emmawilletts4434
    @emmawilletts4434 4 роки тому +7

    You nailed it.. Im a kiwi that lives in Canada! Proud Kiwi!

  • @josewilliams6094
    @josewilliams6094 4 роки тому +47

    New Zealand has moved on and left no forwarding address. Australia is packing up and Fiji and the Cook Islands have already gone. Nothing to see here.

    • @TheButlerNZ
      @TheButlerNZ 4 роки тому +11

      We're still here, we're just not taking visitors at this time while we have a bit of a break from the rest of the world... a day at home with a beer on the couch.

    • @CatherinePhillipssapphire
      @CatherinePhillipssapphire 4 роки тому +5

      Just enjoying vegemite on toast - please don’t knock it, yum 😋 🇦🇺

    • @grantd8575
      @grantd8575 4 роки тому

      Man when all this is over I’m def making the trip (and hopefully a permanent move). Rona is just the extra push needed

  • @The_KOT_
    @The_KOT_ 4 роки тому +22

    This guys 💯💯. Defiantly been hanging out with some islanders 🤣
    + the “heeeeeps” 🤣🤣🤣💯

  • @thesoundofzilla
    @thesoundofzilla 4 роки тому +3

    This dude cool af. Glad you were able to experience the simple things here in NZ too, Kina is 🔥

  • @BIGBADVENTURE
    @BIGBADVENTURE 4 роки тому +1

    Bro, that was mean as, you got the lingo down pat and got heaps of the sayings, one of the best I've seen

  • @leanz8608
    @leanz8608 4 роки тому +14

    try some hangi like real hangi straight out of the ground and boil up and fry bread maori bread rewana bread lol islander donuts im starting to get hungry 😂 this guy is pretty on point 👍🏽 love how he brought up waitangi day as well very impressed

  • @qjb75
    @qjb75 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video!!! Glad you enjoyed and absorbed your Kiwi experience!

  • @bigload6
    @bigload6 4 роки тому +4

    This guy is actually amazing! really took in the culture!

  • @Calcifurr
    @Calcifurr 4 роки тому +30

    Sounds like heaven. I would love to move to New Zealand!

    • @CallsignEskimo-l3o
      @CallsignEskimo-l3o 4 роки тому +3

      Isn't that a Dave Dobbins song - ua-cam.com/video/M0pWejAnLUQ/v-deo.html

    • @Adele.Bielski
      @Adele.Bielski 4 роки тому +4

      Yep 'Slice of Heaven'

    • @Kenzaljenners000
      @Kenzaljenners000 4 роки тому

      I’m from New Zealand and America was a whole different world to me

  • @angusbodle1054
    @angusbodle1054 4 роки тому +33

    This guy is great, but when he said don't try marmite, i felt kind of crushed

    • @duiwithc4corvette403
      @duiwithc4corvette403 4 роки тому +2

      Sorry but, I’m a Asian Kiwi idk what I am but, I prefer Vegemite more, ik I’m a disappointment

    • @michaels7745
      @michaels7745 4 роки тому +4

      I'm an Aussie, and we get the same with Vegemite ... what we need to teach the rest of the world is to spread it really thinly. Then they'd get why we like it. But they all spread it thickly ..... yuck

    • @TomRiddler-m3j
      @TomRiddler-m3j 4 роки тому

      kreat IOS can’t call yourself a Kiwi if you like vegemite

    • @demahonesto5576
      @demahonesto5576 4 роки тому +1

      The first experience has to be supervised!!! Is so good in bread with butter and few potato crisps!!! If you didn't like it the first time give it a go again is good as...

    • @duiwithc4corvette403
      @duiwithc4corvette403 4 роки тому

      @@TomRiddler-m3j don’t really, call myself an Asian, but lived here for my whole life so I’m a bit confused

  • @esetapowell7662
    @esetapowell7662 4 роки тому +1

    So cute hearing this...good on yah for trying things.

  • @rodhmu
    @rodhmu 4 роки тому +45

    I enjoyed this very much. As an Australian, I often wish we could be a bit more like our neighbours from 'across the ditch'. We could certainly learn a lot from them about racial relations. It could be said that New Zealand is to Australia, what Canada is to the USA. The more friendly, laid back neighbours.

    • @Venom69696
      @Venom69696 4 роки тому +4

      I am living in Australia for the last 4 years and can say that Aussies are pretty laid back and chill too.

    • @mahmahlahlahlahlah4011
      @mahmahlahlahlahlah4011 4 роки тому

      💕

    • @marieravening927
      @marieravening927 4 роки тому +2

      I agree with you Rodney on both points.
      About the race problem here in Australia, I wonder if it's better in New Zealand because of the treaty they have.

    • @PapaphobiaPictures
      @PapaphobiaPictures 4 роки тому +1

      @@marieravening927 Australia has always been worse. One of the reasons NZ didn't join Australia in federation was because they were worried about how Australia would treat the Maori people. Australia responded by saying Maori people could vote in Australia if they moved over as of 1902, a good 60 years before our First Nations could

    • @mattl1962
      @mattl1962 4 роки тому

      I found Australia to be more like this.

  • @Hal0_The_Synth
    @Hal0_The_Synth 3 роки тому +1

    Im born and bred in the Southland in New Zealand and I'm glad that this dude enjoyed his time in our beautiful country

  • @carmellitale-man2671
    @carmellitale-man2671 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you and your pronunication of my language is beautiful

  • @latriciadrake7770
    @latriciadrake7770 4 роки тому +2

    I absolutely, thoroughly enjoyed that! Thank you 😁 Would of loved to of met this lovely guy

  • @opoqo3924
    @opoqo3924 4 роки тому +12

    Don’t think I’ve ever had fish from the Chip shop and it still had bones in it

    • @thecurrentmoment
      @thecurrentmoment 4 роки тому

      I think this is only when you order flounder. That's often cooked whole, with a little bit of batter and the eyes still looking at you

    • @slimdusty6328
      @slimdusty6328 4 роки тому

      Generally its either shark & elephant fish fillets, so you wont come across bones. But then if its blue cod or snapper and so on, whats been used, then they'd possibly manage to miss a few bones sometime when filleting the fish

    • @SB-mi1jv
      @SB-mi1jv 4 роки тому

      Deep fried flounder - yum

    • @leannesmith5818
      @leannesmith5818 4 роки тому

      It's a delicacy

  • @tabpryce2175
    @tabpryce2175 4 роки тому

    You have explained NZ very well and your pronunciation is beautiful. Thank you for being so honest and respectful. Aroha nui.

  • @aonary5382
    @aonary5382 4 роки тому +17

    Next time you're here try a Māori hāngi or a Samoan umu 😋😋

  • @Poto222
    @Poto222 3 роки тому

    This is the funniest thing I've seen since Borat. Gotta love this guy. Hope he had a good time here.

  • @perkar49
    @perkar49 4 роки тому +21

    Shhhhh, Kina is not for everyone....just a special breed of human, to enjoy you must have the taste buds of a God..well done on your reo..yes we know we live in Paradise. Sweet as Bro , that is a choice vid. chur

  • @mosh0whunny
    @mosh0whunny 4 роки тому +1

    Chur my bro! You summed us up like totes on point 💜 love it. Love the video ! Lots of Aroha from me and mine,

  • @yutaesepapichulos5223
    @yutaesepapichulos5223 4 роки тому +6

    I LIKE HOW HE UNDERSTOOD THAT WHEN PPL SAY "KIWI" THEY MEAN WHITE. bruhhh not even nz wants to recognise that. love this video

  • @user-np3vp8zn9n
    @user-np3vp8zn9n 4 роки тому +5

    Best summary I’ve watched on UA-cam about NZ, you were paying attention! Wicked, opps I mean sweet as

  • @purpleishpanda
    @purpleishpanda 4 роки тому +50

    Wait, do you not have free range cows in America? Is this just a NZ thing

    • @tylercallagher3485
      @tylercallagher3485 4 роки тому +6

      New Zealands main export is Dairy. This isn't the case for USA.

    • @minnowx7099
      @minnowx7099 4 роки тому +7

      Cows in the US and some parts of Europe are kept in barns or stalls especially in the winter. The animals can not move around and they eat grain or feed rather than grass.

    • @ShilpanGPatel
      @ShilpanGPatel 4 роки тому +2

      @@minnowx7099 ohh interesting! Thank you I didn’t know this. I thought all cows were free range all the time.

    • @marcusjohns5166
      @marcusjohns5166 4 роки тому

      Cows that are kept inside and fed on grain@@minnowx7099 are raised for beef.
      If a cow is being milked, it HAS to be raised outside (Unless you have 1 cow, or a MASSIVE barn and a HUGE amount of free time on your hands to clean up after the things).

    • @nigelclats6970
      @nigelclats6970 4 роки тому +1

      Cows are put in sheds in winter in europe/uk for health reasons,they are out on grass the rest of the year.
      NZ has cows out all year round,and manure and urine run off is uncontrolled and water quality in rivers and creeks has been degraded to the point where 90% of our rivers are unswimmable.

  • @swatithakur9334
    @swatithakur9334 4 роки тому +2

    THIS MADE ME PROUD OF MY COUNTRY

  • @rongopaihiku369
    @rongopaihiku369 4 роки тому +9

    You speak better Moari than most kiwis 👍

  • @cassinow28
    @cassinow28 4 роки тому +2

    Ka pai...Nailed it bro. On to it alright!

  • @partridgek1
    @partridgek1 4 роки тому +3

    This guy is really cool I'm glad you like New Zealand your more than welcome to come back to Aotearoa

  • @tavitapup8141
    @tavitapup8141 4 роки тому

    This brother is Sweetas!! Good observation skills there bro! On point with everything hard!

  • @tarrasariel
    @tarrasariel 4 роки тому +18

    laughed my head off. Maori girl loves egg on hamburgers. Oh and chips with Ice cream Yum

  • @susanaustin_filmproducer
    @susanaustin_filmproducer 4 роки тому

    Loved this great review very respectful & honest xx

  • @joelabraham3820
    @joelabraham3820 4 роки тому +25

    What Americans don't put egg on their burgers? I thought that was worldwide

    • @TheButlerNZ
      @TheButlerNZ 4 роки тому +7

      Next they will be telling us they don't do beetroot as well.

    • @jamessamuel1255
      @jamessamuel1255 4 роки тому

      Same, an egg on a burger is my absolute favourite

    • @patriciae.sanchez2053
      @patriciae.sanchez2053 4 роки тому

      Here in the Philippines, we do also put some eggs in our burgers

    • @leannesmith5818
      @leannesmith5818 4 роки тому

      Don't forget the beetroot

  • @yvn_ent4964
    @yvn_ent4964 4 роки тому +2

    Yo dox I love the effort you’re putting in for those pronunciation sounds seki

  • @MrJamesieBoye
    @MrJamesieBoye 4 роки тому +4

    Haha, being a New Zealander I just had to watch this... it was funny!! Based on all the foods and mannerisms I can tell very easily this American guy stayed with a Samoan Island family with maybe Maori mix, or a family which had close ties to Maori culture... "Sweet as" is common to all New Zealanders yet the use of the word "heaps" is probably more common to the specific community and family that this guy stated with. Anyway cool video, had a good laugh

  • @shayparanihi5365
    @shayparanihi5365 3 роки тому

    I love this so much! Often when I watch videos from an American perspective on New Zealand it's much different and is about kiwi culture. I'm so glad your experience included much of the culture from a Polynesian perspective. Appreciate your efforts in pronouncing place and food names in Māori 😁

  • @retrojacksgamingtunes2459
    @retrojacksgamingtunes2459 4 роки тому +3

    Just listening to the way this guy talks, I can tell he would've fit in well here! 🙂

  • @mitchellpilkington7433
    @mitchellpilkington7433 4 роки тому +1

    We do call apartments apartments. A flat is a place where a lot of young people usually rent a room each is either a house or an apartment. Besides that either is spot on and the way he pronounces Maori words is outstanding for an American.

  • @meganmills5412
    @meganmills5412 4 роки тому +24

    Hahahah tip top is the standard ice cream

    • @northwestkiwi7742
      @northwestkiwi7742 4 роки тому +3

      Nodded my head at that one - TipTop is the best for quality icecream without having to empty your wallet.

    • @mikejazz9400
      @mikejazz9400 4 роки тому

      Tip Top 👏👏

    • @KG-ui7ji
      @KG-ui7ji 4 роки тому

      Yea I liked that bit. We do have amazing ice cream. As a kiwi having spent the last 2 years in England I can honestly say I missed the kiwi ice cream. Reasonably priced here in NZ too and in 2 litre tubs lol...
      Kapiti and Much Moore and Deep South are good brands too.

  • @marianaandrews6274
    @marianaandrews6274 4 роки тому

    I love his perspective...he really mixed with all the different communities in New Zealand. He is open and interested in everything he came across

  • @londonbeatz
    @londonbeatz 4 роки тому +8

    we dont call lunch supper 🤔and dinner and tea is both used

    • @CreedBrattonTheOffice
      @CreedBrattonTheOffice 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah I've never heard anyone call lunch supper before.

    • @binklebonknz
      @binklebonknz 4 роки тому +6

      Supper is something eaten after dinner.

  • @kelt3741
    @kelt3741 4 роки тому

    I love this! It's so refreshing to see an outside perspective on the life of POC's in Aotearoa!