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10 Dial 000 for help in Australia—111 in New Zealand

These are the phone numbers to reach emergency services, including
police, fire and ambulance. Only use this for a real emergency.

11 Mind your manners at a Maori marae

There are definite protocols that should be observed if you are visiting

a traditional Maori meetinghouse or marae. Wait to be o icially welcomed
with a pōwhiri (welcome) before entering the site. Do not wear shoes inside
the marae. Do not bring food or drink into the marae. Do not walk in front of
a speaker. At the conclusion of the welcome you should harirū (shake hands)
and hongi (press noses). You will also be asked to wash your hands with water
that is provided.

12 Don’t try to barter in New Zealand

Unless you are buying a house or a car, prices in New Zealand are always
as marked. It would be considered rude to try to negotiate.

chur
HOW TO SPEAK KIWI

Not to be outdone, New Zealanders have their own unique slang, too.

The wops (or “the wop wops”) Tramping (or bushwalking) = Hiking
= the middle of nowhere Pākehā = Maori for a New Zealander of
(Example: he lives out in the wops.) European descent
Chilly bin = a cooler Ka pai = Maori for good work
Chur = sweet, awesome, or cheers Sweet as = great or fine
Stubbie = a bottle of beer Munted = broken or drunk

Togs = Bathing suit, swimwear Sus = suspicious
Jandals = Flip-flops, thongs, Chocka = full
or sandals
Ta = thanks
Bach (pronounced “batch”) =
Beach house, holiday home

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