Greetings/Sayings
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| Hello / Hi | Kia ora / G’day |
| Cheers | Chur |
| Well done | Ka pai |
| Don’t worry | She’ll be right |
| Cock Up | Balls Up / Tits up |
| Awesome | Mean |
| Goodness Gracious! | Struth! |
| Around the houses | Tiki Tour |
| Good shout | Good call |
| At the minute | At the moment |
| First Rate / Fantastic | Bonzer |
| Hurry Up! | Rattle your dags! |
| Head over heels | Arse over tit |
| No worries | Good as gold |
| Telling a story | Spinning a yarn |
| Telling off | Rark up |
| A long time ago | Yonks |
| Broken | Munted |
People
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| New Zealander | Kiwi |
| Family | Whānau |
| Idiot | Manus / Muppet / Drongo |
| Funny person | Hard case |
| Solicitor | Lawyer |
| Player | Slayer |
| Outcast | Bundy |
Food & Drink
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| Food | Kai |
| Crisps | Chips |
| Chips | Hot Chips/Fries |
| Pudding | Dessert |
| Aubergine | Eggplant |
| Soured Cream | Sour Cream |
| Courgette | Zucchini |
| Pepper | Capsicum |
| Sweets | Lollies |
| Ice lolly | Ice block / Popsicle |
| Kiwi | Kiwifruit |
| Biscuit | Cookie |
| Skimmed Milk | Skim Milk |
| Box wine / Cask wine | Goon |
| Prosecco | Lindauer |
Clothing & Footwear
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| Trousers | Pants |
| Pants | Underwear |
| Vest | Singlet |
| Flip flops | Jandals |
| Swimming Costume / Bathing Costume / Swimming Trunks / Bikini | Togs |
| Wellies | Gumboots |
| Trainers | Sneakers |
Work & Education
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| Tea Break | Smoko |
| Secondary School | High School |
| College | High School |
| University | College / University |
| Public School | Private School |
| State School | Public School |
| Gap Year | OE |
| Bank Holiday | Public Holiday |
Everyday Items
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| Kettle | Jug |
| Tipex | Twink |
| Cool box | Chilly bin |
| Barbeque | Barbie |
| Face Cloth | Flannel |
| Film | Movie |
| Napkin | Serviette |
| Dinner | Tea |
| Hot Water Bottle | Hottie |
| Trolley | Trundler |
| Cling Film | Glad Wrap |
| Hob | Stove |
| Rubber | Eraser |
| Punnet | Pottle |
| Bedding | Manchester |
| Petrol | Gas/Fuel |
Intimacy
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| Snogging | Pashing |
| Love | Aroha |
| To have sex | To have a root |
Locations
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| Off licence | Bottle store |
| Supermarket | The Super |
| Newsagent/Corner Store | Dairy |
| Off the beaten track | In the wop wops |
| National Health Service | Public Health Service |
| Ground Floor | First Floor |
| Jumble Sale | Garage Sale |
Motoring & Vehicles
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| Lorry | Truck |
| Vauxhall | Holden |
| Near Side | Passenger’s Side |
| Off Side | Driver’s Side |
| Gear Stick | Stick Shift |
| MOT | WOF (Warrant of Fitness) |
| Central Reservation | Flush Median |
| Cut me up | Cut me off |
| Aeroplane | Aircraft |
Finance
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| Deposit | Bond |
| Standing Order | Direct Debit |
| Pension | Kiwisaver |
| Contactless | Paywave |
| Bank Card | EFTPOS Card |
Illicit Substances
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| Methamphetamine / Speed | P |
| Joint (Marijuana) | Tinny |
| Cigarette | Durry |
