The truth about living in New Zealand | An American's point of view
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2020
- The truth about living in New Zealand vs America | New Zealand food, language, culture, etc | A U.S. foreigner's point of view.
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American reacts to life in New Zealand.
A U.S. foreigner's view on living in New Zealand (New Zealand/Kiwi/Tongan/Samoan food, culture, lifestyle, language/accents, first impressions, etc.) Living in New Zealand vs living in the USA. New Zealand vlog.
Comment below things you love about life in New Zealand (Auckland, Hamilton, etc.)!
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My man was culturally aware! Well done man. He definitely spent a lot of time around Polynesians haha.
homie was in sth akl XD
Delightful Samoans and Tongans
Your Maori pronunciations are among the best I've heard from an American. Nice job.
true .. right??
Was about to say the same thing! He has really good pronunciation! Well done bro!
Agree
Chur boys thanks
does he have native american/ south american background? Maori have south american ancestry so there are similarities in customs, foods and language
He has a manner strangely common to Polynesians in NZ. No wonder he was embraced.
He looks Polynesian himself.
I totally agree
He rolls his rrrrrz said kumara better than me and I'm from nz
Exactly, that was my thought too. If passed me on the street, I would guessed Poly. He is so humble!
I was thinking the same thing lmao
This guy is so chill, and he seems very genuine. I am kiwi and he pronounces maori words better than me omg
Lol same
@@freya8788 people say jt like mouldy ,w,
Man is he from like a beach area in Cali or what? He talks like it
@@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
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.
He was terrific. Lovely young man. Likes to eat.
Chur
Loves his eatin' and his convertin'
Bro learned a lot. Respect.
Sole Who tried to feed this man a horse? 😂🤣
dear lord hahahha
Brau u did lol.
😆😆😆
😂😂
As soon as i heard “the tongans eat horse”😂😂😂☠️
This should really be titled "living in south auckland, New zealand"
Ikr, 🤣😂👍
Hahaha
He just was welcomed into a lot of different NZers homes which was awesome. Auckland is the world's biggest Pacific city after all.
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.
Hahahahaha
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.
we would take him in!
Probably the most authentic reaction to nz culture I've seen lol
Bro don't be knocking eggs on burgers, it's great haha
...and beetroot on every burger!!!
And fried onions! Gotta have fried onions.
Il say..go home stay home then🤣
Amen! Eggs on everything!
Cheese and pineapple yum lol
Kina damn, your braver than 99% of us haha
Lmao
haaard. im 31 and only tried kina in jan this year and yup it was yuck as just like i thought it would be 🤣
Hahahaha
kina's are nasty.
I was just thinking that!!! 😂 think I'm the only one in my whanau that doesnt like it
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.
He’s really experience more of NZ than most palangis!
@@jenniferjaffa1127 We prefer to be called Ngati Pakeha, our ships are way bigger than your waka's oi! ^_^
Didn't mention a hangi.....
@@mathewedmondson3673 “Your wakas” I’m white too mate........
Not sweet as, mean as bro😜
Love how you mentioned all the cultures in new zealand.
What about the Indians, Chinese, Asians from every country in large numbers as well as English. NZ is SO multi cultural.
@@chrislittle7285 "multi cultural" no one knows anything about them here tho
If you have eggs on a hamburger, the yolk has to be a little runny.
If the egg doesnt pop and run down the burger when you take your first bite, you did do it right 🤣
@@royaldaxter125 Oath
Yep,runs down your chin or onto your clothes.
But its goooood!!!
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.
“When they say ‘bring a plate’...”
I cracked up. But this also shows I watched through to the end. Cool vid ✌️😂
I want to hear the story behind when he took his plate lol.
You don't like Marmite but like Kina!? You Americans are crazy 😜 Glad you enjoyed your time here ❤️
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 !
Marmite was invented in the UK anyway, it's just manufactured in NZ these days
@@DaveWhoa What does that have to do with her comment?... lol
Bro, Kina is yuck-as! Put that marmite on your freshly caught Kingy.
@@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.
This guy is cool, he really got to know the culture.
Kia Ora..Luv this guy..u are welcome back anytime..u really embraced Aotearoa (New Zealand)...👍
Nah just NZ
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 😛
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...
This guy's the man. Legit covered almost everything!
Omg this guy must've spent so much time with the Islanders in South Auckland, how he described all the island food though 😂😂😂😂😂
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
U forgot the da "CHUR" bro
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.
I remember that. CZcams 'Irish Tourists in NZ' haha
As a New Zealander I really respect the effort into your pronunciation, probably the best I've heard from someone not from here
He sounds like a new zealander impersonating an american
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!
Marmite on toast you'll love the kiwi way don't forget it goes with butter only
@@joeaerenga170 is it nice with milo?
@@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 . . .)
@@mayanabij8814 NO..but trust me marmite is beautiful with butter ..Milo is also a beautiful chocolate drink
Awww. Try marmite or vegemite(better), spread sparingly on hot buttered toast dunked in a cup of coffee...
This honestly sounds like Life in South Auckland lolol
haha this fella reminds me of the white fella that hang out with the poly boys in high school. My uso
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.
Thank you for your time and sharing your experience 😊 of us here in New Zealand 😊
I have heard many people fall in love with our country and I understand why.
The truth is New Zealand doesn't exist. Stay home. Nothing to see here.
@@suzywalker4137 Christianity is toxic. Te Kooti is proof.
@@chillisoda most of it yes but not all
actually ne mind yeh
What the hell happened to Old Zealand 🚬
@@monkey-bananas2890 australia nuked it
Im Maori and am so proud that you enjoyed our Maori culture.
You're pronounciation is absolutely lovely.
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 ❤️
Lmao which rugby nation are you from
@@RioGamer I'm English. I support The England Rugby Team 🌹
Gotta have a joint or two and a crate of Waikato Draught(you'll prolly hit the toilet the next day tho)
@@UriahD85 but if you only have a crate, what are the other fullas gonna drink....!!!
This guys 💯💯. Defiantly been hanging out with some islanders 🤣
+ the “heeeeeps” 🤣🤣🤣💯
This guy is the man, appreciate the effort you put in learning new things here. Kā pai
Definitely spent a lot of time in South Auckland
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.
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
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.
Cool to know what it’s like on the South Island, but a couple of things I wanted to add. Crayfish isn’t lobster they’re different animals. And Telly is a British word just like fish and chips are British. So many kiwis think all these British words and foods are kiwi.
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
i nearly died driving down the Napier/Taupo road last week lmao
You know bud. Big ups to you. I commend you on learning every tribes customs and values. Well done.
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.
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
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!
Enjoyed this, thanks recommended and thank you for the nice words.
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 😊😊
New Zealand most respectful people than other countries
You had a good time in NZ. You integrated really well to how we live. Good open mind. 👍
Excellent video!!! Glad you enjoyed and absorbed your Kiwi experience!
Mince and cheese, chunky beef, beef and bacon, beef and mushroom, curried chicken, steak and kidney ... pies ! 😜
Kina pie
Kina curry
Smoked Fish Pies! Yum
@@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 ?
@@harrycurrie9664 Whatever takes your fancy, bro
And Curries Curry, PS there is a place in Scotland called Curry.
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 👍👍
Probably one of my fave NZ reviews! He seems like he took on that kiwi life hardddd, he seems chill and laid back. Haha
So cute hearing this...good on yah for trying things.
I love this! It's so refreshing to see an outside perspective on the life of POC's in Aotearoa!
Bro your pronunciation of the maori words is MINT!!! shot bro.
This dude cool af. Glad you were able to experience the simple things here in NZ too, Kina is 🔥
Loved this great review very respectful & honest xx
Thank you and your pronunication of my language is beautiful
You nailed it.. Im a kiwi that lives in Canada! Proud Kiwi!
No wonder this guy had a good time in NZ, with that fantastic accent and his obvious interest in local culture.
I absolutely, thoroughly enjoyed that! Thank you 😁 Would of loved to of met this lovely guy
Chur my bro! You summed us up like totes on point 💜 love it. Love the video ! Lots of Aroha from me and mine,
Lol the cows are free range, I know its true but as a New Zealander it sounds strange
Sounds like heaven. I would love to move to New Zealand!
Isn't that a Dave Dobbins song - czcams.com/video/M0pWejAnLUQ/video.html
Yep 'Slice of Heaven'
I’m from New Zealand and America was a whole different world to me
Good on you! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself while in NZ. Cheers to us Kiwis 🙌
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.
This guy is really cool I'm glad you like New Zealand your more than welcome to come back to Aotearoa
Next time you're here try a Māori hāngi or a Samoan umu 😋😋
You have explained NZ very well and your pronunciation is beautiful. Thank you for being so honest and respectful. Aroha nui.
Ka pai...Nailed it bro. On to it alright!
This guy is actually amazing! really took in the culture!
Best summary I’ve watched on CZcams about NZ, you were paying attention! Wicked, opps I mean sweet as
This brother is Sweetas!! Good observation skills there bro! On point with everything hard!
Arohanui bro! Glad you had a good experience 👏🏼👏🏼
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"
Tongans, Māori, and Samoans are delightful. Actually, he got everything right. Nicely done 👍
you got something agains Fijians and Cook Islanders?
@@pashakdescilly7517 No.
Grow up Pashak
@@rickywatson111 That was a joke, simply because Cee listed several Pacific islands, but not others. Sorry you can't take a simple little joke.
@@pashakdescilly7517 cool. There’s no way to know it’s a joke with no emojis 🙃
This is just lovely. He nails all of it in his own way. What a cool dude.
Bloody good! Good to hear you enjoyed it here bro!
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
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.
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.
Just enjoying vegemite on toast - please don’t knock it, yum 😋 🇦🇺
Man when all this is over I’m def making the trip (and hopefully a permanent move). Rona is just the extra push needed
I like this a lot, very entertaining. Great job
Nice review of your time in New Zealand and what you experienced. I was waiting to hear if you experienced a hangi.
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
This guy is great, but when he said don't try marmite, i felt kind of crushed
Sorry but, I’m a Asian Kiwi idk what I am but, I prefer Vegemite more, ik I’m a disappointment
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
kreat IOS can’t call yourself a Kiwi if you like vegemite
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...
@@TomRiddler-m3j don’t really, call myself an Asian, but lived here for my whole life so I’m a bit confused
Im born and bred in the Southland in New Zealand and I'm glad that this dude enjoyed his time in our beautiful country
You had me at Kina! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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.
I am living in Australia for the last 4 years and can say that Aussies are pretty laid back and chill too.
💕
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.
@@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
I found Australia to be more like this.
Just listening to the way this guy talks, I can tell he would've fit in well here! 🙂
Congrats Bro! You learnt heaps!! Tu Meke!!! Fantastic Te Reo pronunciation!
It's good to see you enjoyed many cultures from our country, our slangs .❤️❤️❤️
You speak better Moari than most kiwis 👍
laughed my head off. Maori girl loves egg on hamburgers. Oh and chips with Ice cream Yum
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
Yo dox I love the effort you’re putting in for those pronunciation sounds seki
You making me miss home!
What Americans don't put egg on their burgers? I thought that was worldwide
Next they will be telling us they don't do beetroot as well.
Same, an egg on a burger is my absolute favourite
Here in the Philippines, we do also put some eggs in our burgers
Don't forget the beetroot
What an awesome guy. Pleased you enjoyed NZ so much. sweet as bro.
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