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 |