New Zealand is a nice country just under Australia. Very laid back and easy to talk to people. Beautiful mountains and snow hills. Most people believe that they do bad thing to sheep, this is not true. 100% False. Lots of places for camping and hiking. We, like all other country's, have feelings. People saying things about the country is just hurtful. Yes, we may be a small country, and yes we can be annoying, but who doesn't want to just lay back in front of a lake with mountains around you. Most lakes even have snow capped mountains in plain sight, but you are still very hot. We get a lot of tourists, but to be on the safe side, you should lock your cars. New Zealanders are nice, kind people. There has been a series of Earthquakes, knocking down a lot of houses. But everyone pitched in to help get people back on there feet. So far over 2000 houses have been rebuilt, but that's not enough. People are still giving money to the people who need it most. We don't pick fights, the people who do are drunk teenagers who think they know everything, which, most teenagers think that anyway. I've seen some things that we have the highest rate of teenage deaths. But do you think it's easy for kids to hear things, that ARENT true, about their beautiful peaceful country. Most of the deaths are because of the people who decided to spread rumours. It's not easy. How would you like it if people started saying things about YOU guys? So yes. Remember this, please.
I live in New Zealand. It's not as bad as you think it is. Stop the rumors. New Zealanders are the same as you. Human.
by Never_losing_never_forgetting December 30, 2015
A nice country, made up of two main islands (the North, and South island, unoriginal, I know). It is a very green place, and yes, it has alot of sheep.
As far as I can see, it is not as beautiful as it is made out to be, but since I live in New Zealand, I am used to it, and don't know much better.
It does have beautiful forests, but the countryside is mostly farm areas.
It has the highest rate of youth suicide in the world.
On the plus side, Wellington (the capital city) has one of the largest number of restaurants per head in the world!
We do not actually hate Aussies, some people sometimes mock Aussies, in one way or another, but hardly any of them are serious.
I have yet to meet an incredibly racist person living in New Zealand.
Well, if you aren't very used to alot of green, then New Zealand is definately for you, and by the way, in the 80's we were incredibly backward, but now I'd say we are fine.
Oh, and if you are going to go to New Zealand, make sure you go in the summer, it can get quite wet and rainy in the winter (and incredibly windy if you go to Wellington) (for all you people in the US, your winter = our summer).
Places I reccomend:
I'd suggest you go to Auckland (the largest city in New Zealand), but not for too long as you run out of things to do very quickly.
Martinborough, in February, or March, so you can catch the Martinborough fair, which is quite nice, and you can also check out the vineyards if you have a taste for wine.
Taupo (halfway up the North Island), as it has a very nice active volcanic lake, which gets very warm.
Wellington (capital city), as you can see Parliament (what with its Beehive building (which although original,I fell is very ugly)), and the museum, which has a very nice history of New Zealand.
And in the South Island:
You should check out the Frans Josef glacier (but only if you haven't seen any glaciers before).
Queenstown, which is a great place for adventure sports, there are some quite nice skiing areas too (if you go in the winter).
Christchurch, which is also a big city in New Zealand, but not as big as most other big cities in other parts of the world.
You should also check out all the various nature walks, which are really beautiful, and are the best ways to experiance the nature in New Zealand first hand.
New Zealand would be a great place to move to for retirement, as it is quite laid back. New Zealand doesn't run much risk of terrorism, or nuclear war, as New Zealand is quite small and insignificant, and most people don't even know where it is.
As for living there, it's a great place for farming, if that's what you want to do.
The houses can be quite expensive, and I'd suggest you buy an old house, as some of the new ones can be quite small and ugly.
The TV is okay, you don't get the luxury of getting 100's of channels if you get cable, or sattelite, but you get enough, and anyway, in New Zealand you are far more likely to be out doing things instead of staying indoors, watching TV.
I would not suggest New Zealand for University.
The Primary and Secondrary schools are of a decent standard, not as strict as the schools in other parts of the world, unless you go to a private school, which is definately the way to go if you happen to have the money for it.
The New Zealand dollar is pretty weak vs other currencies, but it is rising, so things imported from other parts of the world can be quite expensive.
New Zealand is also becoming a very popular place to film movies, after the recent success of the Lord of the Rings (a bit over rated if you ask me, Peter Jacksons earlier films (the far more violent ones) are much better in my opinion).
So I would recomend it for a holiday only for those who really appreciate nature in all its glory, as it is hard to find places in the world as green as New Zealand.
As far as I can see, it is not as beautiful as it is made out to be, but since I live in New Zealand, I am used to it, and don't know much better.
It does have beautiful forests, but the countryside is mostly farm areas.
It has the highest rate of youth suicide in the world.
On the plus side, Wellington (the capital city) has one of the largest number of restaurants per head in the world!
We do not actually hate Aussies, some people sometimes mock Aussies, in one way or another, but hardly any of them are serious.
I have yet to meet an incredibly racist person living in New Zealand.
Well, if you aren't very used to alot of green, then New Zealand is definately for you, and by the way, in the 80's we were incredibly backward, but now I'd say we are fine.
Oh, and if you are going to go to New Zealand, make sure you go in the summer, it can get quite wet and rainy in the winter (and incredibly windy if you go to Wellington) (for all you people in the US, your winter = our summer).
Places I reccomend:
I'd suggest you go to Auckland (the largest city in New Zealand), but not for too long as you run out of things to do very quickly.
Martinborough, in February, or March, so you can catch the Martinborough fair, which is quite nice, and you can also check out the vineyards if you have a taste for wine.
Taupo (halfway up the North Island), as it has a very nice active volcanic lake, which gets very warm.
Wellington (capital city), as you can see Parliament (what with its Beehive building (which although original,I fell is very ugly)), and the museum, which has a very nice history of New Zealand.
And in the South Island:
You should check out the Frans Josef glacier (but only if you haven't seen any glaciers before).
Queenstown, which is a great place for adventure sports, there are some quite nice skiing areas too (if you go in the winter).
Christchurch, which is also a big city in New Zealand, but not as big as most other big cities in other parts of the world.
You should also check out all the various nature walks, which are really beautiful, and are the best ways to experiance the nature in New Zealand first hand.
New Zealand would be a great place to move to for retirement, as it is quite laid back. New Zealand doesn't run much risk of terrorism, or nuclear war, as New Zealand is quite small and insignificant, and most people don't even know where it is.
As for living there, it's a great place for farming, if that's what you want to do.
The houses can be quite expensive, and I'd suggest you buy an old house, as some of the new ones can be quite small and ugly.
The TV is okay, you don't get the luxury of getting 100's of channels if you get cable, or sattelite, but you get enough, and anyway, in New Zealand you are far more likely to be out doing things instead of staying indoors, watching TV.
I would not suggest New Zealand for University.
The Primary and Secondrary schools are of a decent standard, not as strict as the schools in other parts of the world, unless you go to a private school, which is definately the way to go if you happen to have the money for it.
The New Zealand dollar is pretty weak vs other currencies, but it is rising, so things imported from other parts of the world can be quite expensive.
New Zealand is also becoming a very popular place to film movies, after the recent success of the Lord of the Rings (a bit over rated if you ask me, Peter Jacksons earlier films (the far more violent ones) are much better in my opinion).
So I would recomend it for a holiday only for those who really appreciate nature in all its glory, as it is hard to find places in the world as green as New Zealand.
Non New Zealander tourist: New Zealand looks like quite a nice country, I think I may go there some time.
New Zealander: Sure, it's quite a nice place, maybe you should do that.
Non New Zealander tourist: Okay....I will then.
New Zealander: Sure, it's quite a nice place, maybe you should do that.
Non New Zealander tourist: Okay....I will then.
by Ian Lambie March 3, 2006
we dont hate aussies just sumtimes they really piss ya off and wots more they often whinge about us and thatll start about a weeks worth of trans-tasman annoyance.i do like aussies because they have a millitary contract called the canbberra pact that declares that if one of us shall do battle the other will step in to help us victory,and i think thats fuken great.
the annoy us:not voting 4 new zealand to host the 2011 rugby world cup,we still one but its the thought that counts.
by daryl999 November 26, 2005
A beautiful country in the South Pacific. New Zealand is NOT the sheep shagging capital of the world, any prat who writes that, should do themselves a favour and LEARN what they are writing about. Roughly 80% of the people are honest, easy-going, relaxed, tolerant, and so on. The other 20% aren't worth worrying about are they? By all means check it out. You'll be glad you did.
by God I love this planet March 3, 2006
A beautiful country in the South Pacific next to Australia. There are some Australians who think NZ is a load of shit and lay lots of crap on NZ becasue they don't know what it's really like. I hope all Aussies aren't like that, as in all honesty NZ is pretty damn good.
Aussie: "NZ sucks"
2nd Aussie: "Oath!"
1st Aussie: "No there's lots of Aussies who think NZ sucks big time."
2nd Aussie: "Oath!"
1st Aussie: "No there's lots of Aussies who think NZ sucks big time."
by Billy March 19, 2005
Actually what Canada is to the USA, is what New Zealand is to Australia. A country full of quiet folks who keep their noses out of everyone else's business, a lot of the time. I don't know if anyone ever told you, but the pair of them fought together.
There are possibly 2% of people in New Zealand who shag sheep but just about every other country has them too.
by Paul Ward March 11, 2007
Kind sir, as it happens, I'm a Canadian myself, and many Canadians I know, are quite fond of Kiwis and of New Zealand. Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't we in Canada living under America's shadow, (although this is a very mature and fine nation albeit not home to some of the best people). I do agree however that New Zealand is suffering from a higher instance, "little brother syndrome" all right? A lot like us at one point although we are overcoming it. New Zealand also suffers from a "cultural cringe" and yes is far from perfect, but as opposed to a low economy, NZ is actually doing relatively well, given it's isolation and what have you. I completely refute any reference to "sheep shagging" although to be fair, there are probably a minority of people in NZ who need to root them. And yes New Zealand lacks confidence in itself point taken, and there is a lot of catching up to do in this area, but there was a time when Canada lacked confidence in itself and some would argue, still do.
Have a good day!
Paul
Have a good day!
Paul
by Paul Ward August 29, 2006