Random everyday facts that may surprise non-Kiwis about New Zealand

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2 жыл бұрын

New Zealand is famous for a lot of things... having tons of sheep, Lord of the Rings, the All Blacks (our national rugby team) just to name a few.
NZ is also well known for its outstanding natural beauty but there are a ton of interesting and random fun facts about Aotearoa too (the Maori name for New Zealand) which we aim to share with this list we've compiled.
Having grown up and lived in NZ almost our entire lives, we've put together this list of random things which we think may surprise those who aren't so familiar with New Zealand. Some of it comes from friends, family and people we've worked with over the years who came from other countries and shared what they found confusing, funny or surprising about NZ while a few facts were newly discovered by us in more recent times.
Hope you enjoy this list and you might also like to check out:
10 Essential Tips and Things To Know Before Visiting NEW ZEALAND
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@robhaunui3343 2 жыл бұрын

Both of you need to stand up and take a bow for being TRUE kiwis ! Honestly,this was such an enjoyable upload because both of you really GET IT ! For any folks overseas watching this - this is pretty much your template for an introduction to the Kiwi way of life. Not sure how you two came up with this episode,but a big ups to you both. Had to chuckle at your food section,as I know that is Peters favourite hobby - hehe...and finally - Yen,what a legend pronouncing the world's longest name (saw the original upload) but to do it off the cuff as you did - bravo.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob 😁💪 appreciate the feedback on the video. It was a fun one to make cause it's all stuff that is so normal to us but would be pretty different from non kiwis looking at us. Figured it was the perfect time to put together while Auckland was getting all the down pours hahaha.

@robhaunui3343 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen yup,it was spot on guys

@SeoulMan2020 2 жыл бұрын

Most surprising: Yen still remembering and saying “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu” (seemed even faster this go around) 🤯🤯🤯… holy crap…that was sweet as… aye.. …dang, skimming the water on the bungee jumping…😵😵😵‍💫 Are you supposed get that close to the water?? Fun facts, fun vid!! Thanks guys!! Stay safe and happy travels when you get back on the road~

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha they ask you if you want to skim the water or get submerged... went with the skimming. Was quite the experience my body really didn't want to go over that ledge all of it felt wrong 😅 Was pretty shocked yen was able to say it so quickly too 😯

@UpToChris 2 жыл бұрын

Yen’s Maori pronunciation is so good!!

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try my best to respect Te Reo.. it's an awesome language. I still struggle with the repeated R's though 😅

@UpToChris 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen me too! But I still can’t roll my tongue like you do. I tried so many times, I think I may need to study some oral physiology first! I also struggled the Ng sound too! 😹

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be even more a pronounced tongue roll for the r's which I can only do with a warm up and it still feels and sounds wrong 🤣🤣 ooo yes Ng is tricky too 😆 with more practice hopefully we'll both get better 🤞🤞🍀🙂

@barryeldridge2998 2 жыл бұрын

nice to catch up on clips of your trips and as only a guy has visited your amazing country i like rob below is spot on, as an english guy at the age of 73 i have read and looked at many things over the years about new zealand , but i was not prepared for the wow factor when i arrived, every corner i drove around was a photo shoot, amazing.and peter and yen were so kind to meet me and have lunch with me , i can tell everyone that they are exactly as they are on the videos two fantastic down to earth guys trust me they really are, and although they are both of asian descent they very well represent the kiwis that i had the pleasure to meet, one of the most memorable holidays of my life and as peter and yen both know i am certainly well traveled . hence god willing my return soon, and peter gotta say the bungy jump made me chuckle again . you are much braver than me although i did have a go on the zip wire on whakiki island , loved every moment hahaha, again another brilliant video well presented by two very nice people . take care looking forward to the next one whenever that may be .thanks

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such kind and heart warming words Barry! 🥰🥰 We hope you'll be able to return to NZ soon too. We're so glad we were able to meet up with you in person! You've been such an amazing supporter of our little channel from our early days, thank you so much 🙏 Hopefully next time you're in NZ we're here too and we can enjoy another nice meal together 🙂❤️ Take care! Enjoy your week!

@barryeldridge2998 2 жыл бұрын

Awe thanks and you two too

@alexrivas59 9 ай бұрын

This was very useful and informative as I am getting ready for my upcoming trip to NZ, thank you!

@PeterandYen 9 ай бұрын

No worries have an awesome trip in New Zealand 🤙

@SubTobLanK 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! This can help tourists navigate, learn and have a fun time when visiting NZ

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We hope everyone enjoys it and more people will add to the list too 🙂

@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887 2 жыл бұрын

Since I've been following you guys pretty much from the beginning, I knew almost all of this facts 🤣 I really enjoy the compilation. Awesome video as usual, well done 😀

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤙 thanks Jorge OG supporter ❤️

@Becca.Loveless 2 жыл бұрын

So well done! Loved watching this! Also I don’t think I could ever bring myself to bungy jump, so well done Peter!!

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becca 😁✌ had to do it once just to be able to say I've done it... one of the freakiest things ever 😅

@TheCJtheCregg 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!!! Keep it up :)

@RudyVisuals 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! I've definitely been surprised by some of these watching your videos. I can't believe that 1/3rd of NZ is a protected area, no wonder you guys have so many beautiful places for hikes 😃

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Yea it's pretty incredible ay! So many amazing great walks to do all throughout NZ 😊 with varying difficulty levels too 👍

@rayandjotravels Жыл бұрын

Love this video! You two are legends .

@PeterandYen Жыл бұрын

😁🫶

@RandyAldred 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, impressive pronunciation. We are in awe of your greatness! 👏

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha too kind thank you Randy 🙂 remembering the name to a beat was the best tip I picked up.. now it's stuck like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 🤣

@billb5625 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your videos , I have just recently come across them but great reminders for mr. I live in Scotland and my Son in Waiheke and the trips to Napier, Manganui etc were flashbacks to my visits ( I'm 76 years old so much appreciated !)

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya Bill 👋 Thank you! Glad you enjoy our videos and they can bring back some good memories for you 🙂 It's part of the reason we make videos too.. so that we'll be able to look back on our travels and memories as well ❤️ Hopefully you can come back and visit your son soon 🤞🍀🙂

@valerieselau7384 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. So helpful to learn about and getting know about great fun facts about our beautiful country. I'm also a very proud of being a Kiwi too. That's why I loved New Zealand so much!! ❤️

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Valerie ❤️😊 NZ is the best 😁🙌🇳🇿

@valerieselau7384 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen You guys are totally simply the BEST!! BTW, Happy Easter to you both. 🥰

@bea7436 2 жыл бұрын

One thing that surprised me was finding supermarkets making free fruit availablefor kids while parents were shopping there. At least I remember noticing this at Countdown in Auckland. Haven't seen that anywhere else in the world

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo yes we remember that too! Not everywhere does it and they don't do it all the time (not sure if they still do actually.. haven't seen it in awhile but it could just be the branches we're visiting) but it was definitely a thing 🙂👍🍎🍊🍐🥝

@joebroughton2334 5 ай бұрын

Really interesting details and information - intelligent couple. Thanks.

@PeterandYen 5 ай бұрын

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video 😊

@lh6135 2 жыл бұрын

A perfect VLOG to wake up to, a real joy to be reminded of how travelers feel about NZ, all of us need to preserve the Heave on 🌏. Peter, for a person who is suppose to be uncomfortable with heights, 🙇🏻respect. Yen, what can most of us say, Champion 🏃🏻‍♀️. Thank you both and have a great week

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊❤️ And yes oh my goodness Peter was so brave doing that jump! He did not enjoy it at all hahahah 🤣 but he was proud to have conquered the fear 💪

@raywayski 2 жыл бұрын

The vlog was informative and entertaining! You’re fabulous at promoting NZ! Seriously, I believe you are going to get a call from NZ’s Tourist Bureau! 🤭

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you Ray! It was fun coming up with this list..we had been thinking of making the video for some time so when we were having a rainy week in Auckland we thought perfect time to put it all together! 😁👍 Hope you'll enjoy our next video 😉

@blee04524 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will be moving to New Zealand in the future so I want to familiarize with the country again

@marylyn5965 2 жыл бұрын

Your electricity is 240. Here in Canada we're at 120. A lot of your language is British based and pronounced. My brother moved from Canada to Auckland in 2019. He now says "ger-ridge" instead of "gar-rage". "Lift" as apposed to "elevator". "Lorry" instead of "truck". His water for his rental house is collected from the roof instead of a municipal water system. The house does not have central heating or air conditioning like Canada. He has mini splits in a few rooms. Those are some differences, we've noticed.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It's always interesting hearing about the little (and bigger) differences! 🙂

@Em-is9kc 2 жыл бұрын

He says lorry instead of truck? Absolutely *noone* in NZ says that 😅

@marylyn5965 2 жыл бұрын

@@Em-is9kc Thank you for telling me that. He tends to be a little bit of a show off. 😀

@Em-is9kc 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylyn5965 I've only ever heard the word lorry in British movies lol

@marylyn5965 2 жыл бұрын

@@Em-is9kc 😀

@pssajie1 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo… I pronounce the name Taumata in 4.42 seconds . Yeyyy… Thanks for your inspiration!! Thanks for this awesome video. Waiting for the next….❤️❤️❤️

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Saji! 🙌 That's super fast 👍👍😊

@mcdonaldsfreewifi7262 Жыл бұрын

The bungee jump idea was taken from a village in Papúa New Guinea. It’s a righteous ceremony for men to take as they display their fearlessness. He saw the opportunity of thrill and fun and took that idea and made it very safe.

@FoodandFootprints 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to learn some Kiwi slang! Have heard Peter mention jandals many times over the years haha

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha if it comes up in convo with someone you're talking to you'll know they're a kiwi straight away 😂 we had no idea they weren't called jandals overseas till we were a lot older 🤣🤣

@JS-js6mf 2 жыл бұрын

hello from Poland!

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

😁✌

@darylmckay 2 жыл бұрын

Really proud of how you guys are such amazing ambassadors for Aotearoa 😃👍👏❤

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Daryl, we try our best 🙂 it's so easy to love Aotearoa ay ❤️🥰

@darylmckay 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen you guys always smash it! Aotearoa is a pretty awesome place 😎

@TheMamuchos 2 жыл бұрын

Love this email and learning all these inside facts. Yen is the master of the longest word in the world! So freaking impressive! Dying to go see the black sand of the NZ beaches. Smoking in the Balkans is something very present. In Serbia, people can smoke everywhere. In Turkey, they can smoke in designated areas, but all restaurants have a designated area. Europe has gotten stronger on smoking rules, but the south countries are the most relaxed towards it. ALL fish and seafood drive me insane!! Meat pie, me want to try 🤤🤤 Flat white is my favorite coffee outside of Spain. And yes, when Starbucks rolled it out, they all said it was an Australian coffee, even a bunch of Australian coffee shops started opening in NYC with the famous Flat White hahaha

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Really! Didn't know that the aussies played it up so much. In New Zealand we've had it for so long never even really thought about the origins of it until making this video hahaha. Sheesha smoke is all good just cigarette 🚬 smoke is 🤮

@LifetimeTravelmates 2 жыл бұрын

Oh what an intro! 02:38 👏👏👏👏👏👏. 🤣🤣🤣. awwwww the world's smallest dolphin! we would love to see them :) black sand gets smoking hot!! noted! guys thank you so much for making this video. We will have to rewatch this before booking a flight ! very informative and fun as well! 👍

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! 😁👍 And yes those little dolphins are super adorable 🥰

@rlim9947 2 жыл бұрын

We done. Incredible pronunciation, done so smoothly too .

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dad 👍 you can give it a go too 😆

@rlim9947 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen I'll be lucky if I can get half way through the word. ... :)

@TwoHungryDiners 2 жыл бұрын

2:33 Haha still remember and am amazed at Yen's ability to say the longest place name in NZ. Thanks for sharing these random facts! 😆Lol at the origins of flat white, Aussies and Kiwis seem really like to claim the invention of things, ay... 😋

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha it's so true 🤣

@josephlownang6992 2 жыл бұрын

good video

@catherinekhoo1246 10 ай бұрын

That's so awesome u can still remember such long name❤

@PeterandYen 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha it's stuck in my head 🤣🤣👍

@cheekeat2006 2 жыл бұрын

You should add more of the blooper scene as they were very funny to watch 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 🤣 we drop them in occasionally 😂 that one in this video was a real dammit moment coz I did a good take of a long point and then Peter just totally blanked out 🤣🤣🤣

@davidbeazley1958 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect pronunciation Yen! Choice as... 👍🏾

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏😁 glad I did ok!

@nikkilogan7726 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful for non NZ citizens. Thanks guys 😇🥰👍🇳🇿

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully more people can help add to the list! It could've gone on for awhile hahaha 😂

@luannvitor7845 2 жыл бұрын

Watching from Norway 🇳🇴 you are amazing 🤩

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Norway! So cool 🙂👋 glad you enjoyed the video 👍

@FoodandFootprints 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss NYC pizza! Can see why you made that comparison with meat pies in NZ - affordable food to grab and eat on the go

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

💯 adopted goodness lol

@emilywilliams3838 2 жыл бұрын

My partner (who is Kiwi) & I moved from Canada to NZ together last year and what surprised me most was how you must bring your own bags to the grocery store or buy paper ones which is so great. Also, feijoas are the best fruit ever which I'd never had before!

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Yea! That only came into effect just a few years ago so it's a relatively recent thing. Also it's encouraged to bring your own lidded cup for takeaway coffee (was thinking after we should've included that but the list would've gone on forever 😂). Oh yes! Feijoas are like another kiwifruit.. been adopted by NZ even though not originally from here hahaha 👍

@nickandhelmi 2 жыл бұрын

Shoe-scrubbing is amazing though, in australia people just bare foot anywhere 🤣

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha in the bushes though? 😲 People go barefoot here too in certain places but rarely the bush walks lol 😆

@russellturner1909 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive on the place name peters turn next 😁

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried a few times... it doesn't go anywhere near as good as yens version 😂

@mahjonglivestreaming4535 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you guys can explore Australia and do some videos about it too

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

We've only made a few food ones when we went for a short visit a couple years back but have some great friends from Aus that have done quite a few videos from there! Nick & Helmi and Hangry by Nature 🙂👍

@86snow 2 жыл бұрын

Letsgooooooooooooo

@nickandhelmi 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet as 🤓👍🏻

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Chur 👍

@leetetroy3052 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome and insightful video 🤙 and the fact some kiwis go barefoot in public and grocers, more so in the north than south haha

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo that's a good one! 👍

@kjf5 2 жыл бұрын

YEP

@bookwormfaith 2 жыл бұрын

All Hail Yen for still being able to say that XD

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you 😁 practice makes permanent ✌️

@kwerk2011 4 ай бұрын

8:47 is that the Tea Salad from Rangoon Ruby in Christchurch?

@PeterandYen 4 ай бұрын

Sure is! Great spotting 😁

@kwerk2011 4 ай бұрын

@@PeterandYen Oh, man, I miss that place.

@liamjohnson2474 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if kiwi's still just park on the grass when there's no carpark or not but, when I was living in Tauranga, we used to always just pull up on the grass and rip cones! As an American I found it strange that everyone just parked on the grass and smoked weed lol it was great, such an amazing town! I miss NZ heaps eh!

@danijohnson864 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Im kiwi and didnt know about the smallest dolphins. I want to see them lol Also i think the flat white was invented by a kiwi but he wasnt in nz at the time (Italy maybe🤷‍♀️)

@Frank-rx8ch Жыл бұрын

Awesome Maori pronunciation of place names etc.. Yen. No worries 🥝🥝🥝

@PeterandYen Жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank 😊 👍

@mostpeople_ 2 жыл бұрын

You two are charming

@FoodandFootprints 2 жыл бұрын

Uh oh the Australia/New Zealand coffee and pavlova battles!

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 the Great trans Tasman rivalries

@theunknownunknowns5168 2 жыл бұрын

We use clothes lines here too. I own a dryer, it makes a good shelf in the shed. It might get use maybe once a year.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Yen here! I remember as a little kid one of my fave things to do was go for a spin on the clothes line 😂 we had those rotating ones in the back yard.. unfortunately I'm far too heavy and tall to do that these days 🤣🤣🤣

@pebbleOak 2 жыл бұрын

Oh mah god i saw the l&p bottle :0 its my home town hehe

@pebbleOak 2 жыл бұрын

Ima sub cuss i have a hard time finding other yt that are from nz xD

@jcprintworks2974 2 жыл бұрын

More More random facts please..

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha we'll see if we can come up with another list for another rainy day in the future 🤣👍

@RaceCarFriends 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome facts, my favorite part was about the pies! lol #Fatboyproblems

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I'm glad you love pies 🥧 you're ready for NZ 😁

@RaceCarFriends 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen Lol I really am, NZ already feels like home just from watching all of your videos.

@pigeonhands Жыл бұрын

We have three official languages in NZ! English, Maori and sigh language.

@PeterandYen Жыл бұрын

Though English is by far the most commonly used and predominant language in NZ, interestingly only Maori and NZ Sign Language have official legislative/legal status: www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/features/have-you-seen-parliament-s-multilingual-resources/ www.ethniccommunities.govt.nz/resources-2/our-languages-o-tatou-reo/ There was a bill trying to get passed a few years ago to make English official too but not sure where that's ended up since it's already the defacto official language: i.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/101497027/analysis-why-english-does-not-need-to-be-made-an-official-language So yep, by all means English is definitely the most widely used in NZ and the defacto official language but official legislation-wise it's Maori and Sign Language which surprises most people understandably 🙂

@SeoulMan2020 2 жыл бұрын

By the way, not sure if you used the new mic, but 👍👍👍😁

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Used the senheisser mke 400 so far its been really good

@SeoulMan2020 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen was like being there live 🎙😁… random, but what flavor is Whittaker’s Hokey Pokey Crunch? All it says on the package is “What could be more kiwi than hokey pokey?” Just says creamy milk chocolate with hokey pokey pieces. Is it like toffee? We need another random facts about kiwis vid!!! (just saw it so I was curious)

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 thanks Hans! Hahaha they must expect everyone to know hokey pokey even though that's so kiwi (we should've added it in this video!!) It's honeycomb toffee.. 😁 you and another person in the comments have given me an idea for another video something along the lines of "New Zealand calls that a what?!" 🤣 Btw I (yen) love hokey pokey ice cream 😁 it's basically just vanilla ice cream with hokey pokey bits in it hahaha

@SeoulMan2020 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen ahhhh like Violet Crumble? Does NZ have their own bar like a Violet Crumble? There's no way hokey pokey ice cream can be bad...sounds yummmm...then again, ice cream is my weakness...especially vanilla based flavors.. Looking forward to "New Zealand calls that a what?" 😁

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

I had to Google violet crumble haha and yes! Ours is called (Cadbury) Crunchie 😁✌️ haven't had one in years! I was thinking of the list.. and most of it came back to just slang for heaps of stuff 😂 less product-based ones but now there's violet crumble to add to the list 🤣🤣

@cathyinbkk 2 жыл бұрын

6:31 USA lol , is there anywhere else ? Thanks for sharing , wish i could visit NZ soon 👍

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Japan sometimes includes and sometimes excludes so it can be confusing there too! And we've heard Canada does the same as US too 😅

@dwayne5110 2 жыл бұрын

What i learn is the only kiwi to eat is the fruits. Birds and human kiwi is off limits😁😁

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha 💯

@antsredhead619 Жыл бұрын

That word is a song.😂🇬🇩🇨🇦

@ChandySaoStreeteats 2 жыл бұрын

one of my favourite kiwi words is "chilly bin" its a bin and it keeps your drinks chilly!

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha a perfect description! Aussies call them Esky 👀

@ChandySaoStreeteats 2 жыл бұрын

i live in Australia and I prefer chilly bin

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 👍 I think we've got quite a few different names between Aussie and NZ.. maybe an idea for a future video 🤣 should include some other countries too for a bigger comparison!

@GedMaybury23 2 жыл бұрын

I promise! I'll have a meat pie as soon as I arrive. Kapai!

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

They await your return Ged 😁💪 any plans to come back to Aotearoa any time soon? 🙂

@maddoxlogging2303 2 жыл бұрын

Here in the U.P. In the great northern Michigan(US for those of ya that don’t know nuthin lol)…your “meat pies” are a staple called “Pasties”(pauhh-stees)…but the best and real ones from our history of development only have- Meat, potatoes and rutabaga….We still eat them at least once a week with a big 6 figure income(I was very poor 3 years ago lol) even though they were thought of or brought here by and for the poorest, working man of the early 1800’s.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting!! I think how pasties are for you guys there is what instant noodles are for us Asians lolll... Rich or poor it's always loved and a staple 😁👍

@parkiwi4787 2 жыл бұрын

We Kiwi's are the best, so proud, best thing apart from the scenic diversity is our diversity.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Well said 👏🙂

@stephenlennon7369 2 жыл бұрын

True Kiwis 🥝 👏

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

😁🇳🇿✌️

@nickandhelmi 2 жыл бұрын

Meat pies - peter had to say that 😏 huehehhe

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

You know it lolll

@bli026 Жыл бұрын

Actually I’m born in newzealand and I didn’t know some of these facts existed in NZ

@raybon7939 2 жыл бұрын

Also taxes in the u.s. is increasingly becoming a pain in the ass. More and more complicated getting to the point with certain tax years you have to spend a month prepping. Wandering what the tax situation is like there.

@catherinekhoo474 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wowww....so proud of you with ur awesome memory pronouncing such long word n not English....😍😍😍

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks mum 🥰❤️😆

@raybon7939 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Miami I'm 51 but I'm looking for a change. a country that number one stays out of everybody's affairs, far less population , not so globally connected. Much less tension and a crappy economy, cuase it doesn't attract the masses. Like here. New Zealand is on my list

@mccoythereal8360 2 жыл бұрын

哈哈哈

@tredayy312 2 жыл бұрын

Yens korero Maori is 🔥🔥🔥😍Mean as.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏😊 I try!

@nickandhelmi 2 жыл бұрын

When yen recites it for the second time i was still going what? How? Do you pronounce it again 😅

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha after I said it I was like damn.. took too long.. felt like I could've done it quicker 😂 I'll aim for 4 secs next time 🤣

@blee04524 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering how do Kiwi feel about British accent? I’m deciding if I should just learn the British accent or kiwi accent. Will people consider you an outsider if you speak with a British accent?

@Darthabeymo 2 жыл бұрын

I like the British accent. I feel like there is a lot of Brits here in NZ (at least where I live) so I'm quite used to hearing their accent and it's a non issue.

@blee04524 2 жыл бұрын

@@Darthabeymo got it thanks☺️

@romy4969 2 жыл бұрын

More more fun facts that only Kiwi would know. Something like, in Singapore, only local will use a pack of tissue, to reserve a table in a food court. If you see that on a table, means that is taken.. guess you dont know this,..haha..

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo yes... We're familiar with that custom 😁 Yen is from Malaysia and has a lot of family that lives in Singapore so taught us that many years ago 🙂👍

@mattbutler3292 2 жыл бұрын

Interested which field you both work in please ? Not who you work for or did work for but the actual field . I am guessing it could be Finance but i could be wrong . Cheers .

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

We both retired quite a few years ago but Peter was mostly in data analytics in his later career and I've pretty much always been in digital product management and marketing throughout mine :) How about yourself Matt?

@mattbutler3292 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen Thanks for your reply and good on you for living the lifestyle you want . I have never been a career person and lost many years due to a few things that i won't mention on here , but photography and drumming is my thing and i have made money from both but not so much .My last job was in the engineering field and it will be again even tho i don't really enjoy working with people apart from p/graphy .I lived in a caravan park when i first moved to AK , so a slightly different upbringing to what many Chinese childen experience .I have been to approx 35countries and enjoy seeing the world or part of it . I have a little saying i recently learnt which is -- Everything we do is either an act of love or an act of fear , but it takes a while to fully understand that . Once again thanks for yr reply and great videos . x Let me know if you get my little saying i recently learnt please , it may sound a tad simple to some , especially those focused on $$ which we all need , but i agree with the saying and hopoe you do as well .

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Photography and drumming are two awesome interests and skills 🙂 it's great when you can make a bit from the things you enjoy and love doing ay. Thank you for sharing your story. A different upbringing to the norm indeed but those different experiences in life are often character and strength building 👍 That is a nice saying.. it makes sense and resonates for sure. It makes me think of a saying that I like which is on a similar vein (though a little different) and that's "being brave doesn't mean not being scared, it means in moments of fear, going on anyway". Go after what you love we say.. life is too short and precious to be living anyone else's dreams but your own and you can't let fear get in your way 🙂

@mattbutler3292 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen "being brave doesn't mean not being scared, it means in moments of fear, going on anyway". --- Cool i like that thanks . Lovely words . and thanks for your reply . Love to do the Pararha walk with you guys as it requires 2 cars and a little organisation , but well worth it as it is a very unique adventure . It must be done soon before winter as it is in a Canyon and fills up very quickly making it very difficult. x

@mahjonglivestreaming4535 2 жыл бұрын

Nz embraces their indigenous culture so well.. here in Australia I feel so disappointed that our government and Mainstream media don’t integrate aboriginal culture in our lives

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

It is a great thing about here but it took time as well and for some people to come around to it more. Definitely should be embraced though.. culture and cultural diversity is a wonderful thing. Get to learn so much from each other 🙂 it's also good to be respectful to the indigenous people of the land. Do you see any change or improvement in Australia at all with embracing/integrating more aboriginal culture into daily lives?

@johne6479 2 жыл бұрын

wow, i'm Maori and stutter that place name with less confidence . .Kia ora 🙂

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! 😁 I practiced it by learning it to a beat which seemed to help sink it into my memory hahaha found a guy on KZfaq that taught it. His channel is called "starting in te reo Maori" 🙂 I remember as a kid in primary school they would teach us waiata the same way.. totally helped! 🙌

@MazharNiazWattoo 2 жыл бұрын

محمد الرسول اللہ 🌹🌹

@LenTheKiwi 2 жыл бұрын

Well done especially with that l o n g name.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you fellow kiwi 😁🙌

@atman1173 2 жыл бұрын

No surprises here but I enjoyed the content nonetheless

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What would you add to the list? Maybe we'll do a round 2 in the future hahaha

@karenvestergaard1571 Жыл бұрын

Canadian bills are plastic too!

@PeterandYen Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Are they also really difficult to tear too? 😃

@katherinetreize7030 Ай бұрын

I really want to immigrate to New Zealand, but recently I've heard there is a high crime rate, especially burglaries, and the police are passive. Is it really so bad?

@gregs3845 2 жыл бұрын

Aye can also be used for WTF.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes! It's so versatile 🤣👍

@theunknownunknowns5168 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and the giant earth worm that lives in Auckland! Just remembered. 😊 NZ has giant earth worms.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha what's the biggest one you've seen? Like how long roughly? It's been awhile since we've seen earth worms tho! They only pop out after it rains from certain grassy areas :)

@berttroubleyn3475 2 жыл бұрын

A clear indicator for me obsessing over NZ for too long is that none of your facts came as a surprise to me.

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

You're practically a kiwi already Bert.. just need to convince your partner to move here now 🤣👍

@berttroubleyn3475 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen Well, I've got Kiwi friends (Brits who migrated 13 years ago) visiting in July while they are visiting Europe. I sure hope talking to them can get him thinking about it some more... It's either that or a divorce 🤣

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 good luck! 🍀🍀 What's his main road block for wanting to move to NZ? Just too far?

@berttroubleyn3475 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen yup. Too far from everything plus not confident in his level of English (though it is nothing to be ashamed of)

@PeterandYen 2 жыл бұрын

It really is far from everything so we understand hahaha 😅 it's both good and bad! I bet he would pick up English quickly so doesn't need to worry too much on that 🙂

@almostyummymummy 2 жыл бұрын

Coffee origins - don't care. Good coffee is good coffee. Great coffee is in NZ. Full stop. End of story. Right? Pavlova? Give it all to the Aussie people. This Kiwi is not a fan. Can't stand the stuff. But the pies... Homemade is best. Steak. Mushroom. Onion (not red, not caramelised). Just a hint of paprika. Potato top, not a pastry top. That was a cool little video. I think I'll have to watch a few more, even though I live here in NZ.

@parkiwi4787 2 жыл бұрын

You're Kiwi's Ehhh

@dawncampbell5973 2 жыл бұрын

Peter can you learn how to say Māori please its not pronounced 'marry' 'or 'murray'!!!! Your wife's pronunciation is beautiful.

@Waitomo64 Жыл бұрын

I come from down there bro!!!

@PeterandYen Жыл бұрын

Kia Ora 😁 🤙

@Waitomo64 Жыл бұрын

the Taupo one makes you counce real close to the rock eh!!

@PeterandYen Жыл бұрын

Oh man definitely feels like it ay 😆 once was enough for me tho 😂 have you done the bungee there or other places before Graham?

@Waitomo64 Жыл бұрын

Queentstown!!! when it first started... peter...its Eh! I am from Waitomo/Te Kuiti... There is a tour where you abseil into the Lost World and take 4 hours to walk out... You abseil from his farm.... The first abeseil was 400 feet I think... Then go to Raglan.. there are some really ice hot pools between Hamilton/ Raglan as I remember... The pies in Raglan were number one in NZ once. The Blues band on Friday night is awesome.... and Heart and Soul sell cool leather goods/make them out there... Have a BALL!! Mussels are awesome there too. I had awesome mussels in Dublin a little while ago... It's what you make it... Oh and had awesome mussels in Hong Kong with my best mate, a mate Chinese from Sydney!

@Waitomo64 Жыл бұрын

Eh bro... The lamington is the second challenge between NZ and Oz.. I reckon they are kiwi... but who cares eh.. They are awesome when thay are perfect! Easy.. Make some. Kia Oro bro

@PeterandYen Жыл бұрын

Hahaha 100% kiwi for sure 😂 yeah you're right they need to be perfect especially the sponge part

@Waitomo64 Жыл бұрын

@@PeterandYen Aren't they bloody awesome!!!! I like the sausage rolls in NZ as they are under half the size here in Oz... and I reckon much tastier.. Give me a Kidney pie anyday!!!!