Understanding Kiwi cultureBreadcrumbHome Holiday Guides Understanding Kiwi cultureWe are quite certain that you will very quickly realise that kiwis are extremely relaxed, but there are a few social guidelines you may not be familiar with.4 Dec 2023 We are quite certain that you will very quickly realise that kiwis are extremely relaxed, but there are a few social guidelines you may not be familiar with.1. Never sit on a surface used for preparing or eating food.2. Keep to the left when walking on a footpath.3. Kiwis are very friendly, don’t be afraid to smile or say a quick “hello” to passers-by.4. Kiwis are used to wide-open spaces. We recommend respecting each other’s bubbles, so make the most of all the extra space.5. Part of the kiwi charm is a great sense of humour which usually comes in the form of extreme sarcasm. Don’t take anything too seriously!Maori Language – Travel editionTe reo (Te reh-oh) – The Maori languageKiaora (Key ah-aura) – HelloMorena (More-ren-ah) – Good MorningNō… au (Nor… Oh) – I’m from…Ka kite anō (Car key-te ah-nor) – See you againKa pai! (car pie) – Good work!Aotearoa (Ah-or-te-ah-raw-ah) – New ZealandHaere mai (High-reh my) – WelcomeKei te pai (Kay te pie) – You’re welcomeKai (Kah ee) – FoodKia mihi (Key ah mi-he) – Thank you
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