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KIWI SPEAK
Would you be shocked if your flight attendant said, “Hello mate, care for a stubby?” If this occurs, never fear, the flight attendant is just asking if you’d like a beer. The idiosyncrasies of Kiwi speak are as entertaining and unique as the people themselves. In order to make your vacation experience as smooth as possible, from the moment you get on the plane and throughout your visit to New Zealand, come back to the Vacation Gap website whenever you need tips on how to speak like a Kiwi.
KIWI PHRASE
Kia ora
TRANSLATION
Hello
Term
kia ora
1. hello and thank you
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