Every kiwi about to relate to this.. *I’m sorry but this item does not ship to New Zealand. Please look for another seller.*

Im from NZ and just wanna say to all you foreigners that watched this, youre actually the bomb cause it feels good for us kiwis when people actually take interest in our little country

Another thing, NEVER say Australians made pavalova THEY DID NOT

If a Kiwi and a Aussie are having a bit of banter dont get involved. We are like family and even though we dont always agree, we will stand together and back each other up against all others.

I swear the majority of people who watched this video are from New Zealand

Also: don't call kiwi fruit just kiwi. That's confusing. Kiwi is the bird or the people, the fruit it kiwi fruit

Comparing us to Australia is like saying the following; Americans = Canadians South Koreans = North Koreans Indians = Fijian Indians and so much more.. it’s not cool 👌

NZ actually deported a group of 10 British tourists, including children, out of the country last year for littering, rude behaviour, and faking purchase quality (eg "I found hair in my food, I'm not paying"). In NZ you owe every stranger your respect up until they loose it, being rude right off the bat won't help you get your way it'll just get you into trouble.

Might have missed it but swimming is important to note! Our beaches are vast and not always patrolled by lifeguards. Please if you swim in NZ try find lifeguarded areas and swim between the flags. Some beaches are very rough with strong tides, riptides and sudden depth changes even the best swimmers can be caught off guard.

who else gets super happy when an American tv show mentions NZ? 😁

Does any one else from New Zealand get annoyed when people call "Kiwi Fruit" just plain "Kiwis" it annoyes me so much

My cousin thought New Zealand was Australia. I've never been so disappointed.

Also never ever say that Australia is better than New Zealand in any shape or form 😆

Good list- a friend told me a story about not tipping in NZ. They left some money on their table as a tip, and another customer asked if they had left their money there by mistake/ lost it. Later, while walking away, the server ran after them with the money telling them they had accidentally left it there. My friend explained it was for her (the server) and she amiably joked in reply that "it's all good, I've already got a job, thanks". I love it. Kiwis are such nice people- I want to go to NZ at some stage!

As a Maori myself, thank you for acknowledging our culture in the start of your video. It's great to see some positive things for once other then the usual mention of haka lol. Chur girl. Keep up the good work 👍

Traveling in NZ with my dad a long time ago - we went outside to smoke, and did the Brit thing of dropping the buts on the street - the bar owner was outside and cleaning up at the time and cheerfully pointed us to the ashtrays, saying "we use these here" no shouting, no fuss - he didn't even wait to check, he knew we would do it :)

And don't go off hiking into the mountains or bush alone or unprepared. My cousin visited from Canada once, thinking NZ was so small he'd be fine. Went off by himself (against my Mothers advice) and got lost - he was lucky to get out without any serious consequences- New Zealand is not all domesticated and even experienced climbers etc sometimes die in the wild. 🇳🇿

This should be on every flight to New Zealand

Never call flip-flops or jandals 'thongs'. You will get some *looks*

I feel like only New Zealanders watch these kind of videos 😂

For having travelled here are my tips : 1) Speed cameras are hidden, there is no sign. I got a ticket (or my friend, as we were both driving and had no idea who drove it when we got flashed). Luckily it was only like 20 €, it would have been 8 times that in Australia 2) Protect yourselves against sandflies, especially on the West coast of the South Island. 3) Do mind wildlife on the beach. Seals and sealions may look peacefull but can charge 4) Keas are curious and thieves, they'll steal money, food, anything shiny, and will damage your car. 5) Plan for rain. It rains a lot in New Zealand, especially on the West and South coast, so you should plan for what to do in case it pours. 6) Food is often great, but don't expect meals after 9 pm. Like every English speaking nation, they eat around 6 pm. 7) The islands may seem small, but the roads are slow. So don't plan for touring the South Island in 10 days for example. Mountain roads are winding, it may take you an hour to do 50 km. Take your time. 8) The best stuff is often hidden. Don't stick only to the touristy spots. They can be crowded, and with the Lord of the Rings hype, many places are just as crowded as an American national park or a European city. Wake up early, plan for hikes, stay several days in the same area. Accommodation is cheap, so you can afford it.

Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it... :D But seriously, there's a hole in the ozone layer just above us and it will fry you pink, even if you're used to the sun

"If you come up to us and say, 'oi giday mate, have you seen the kangaroo?' " we will literally punch you in the face

"where are you from?" "New Zealand" "Ah I LOVE SYDNEY!" I find that funny 😂😂😂

Most importantly don't import meth to NZ otherwise your 2 week vacation will turn into a 10 year vacation

Another on is holding the door open for the person behind you. I've had foreigners slam a door in my face before.

I am an immigrant to New Zealand.I live and work in New Zealand for 15 years.New Zealand is my home now and I love it here.If you come to New Zealand and just criticize everything then just leave.We love this country the way it is.Yes we are not perfect but for me it is the best country in the world.

I've had a guy in the UK assume that the SYDNEY harbor bridge CONNECTED to the AUCKLAND harbor bridge. I'm sorry but have you looked at a map.

Even the people are just so nice, I love living here (I'm a kiwi). Here is just an unwritten rule of Nz that u missed, Always blow on the pie, safer communites together.

Never compare Australia to New Zealand

The 5 most welcoming paces I have visited are, New Zealand (where I grew up), Australia (Where I currently Live), Canada, Austria and Denmark, These Countries made me feel warm inside and relaxed on the outside.

I visited NZ once when very small. I still dream of returning, perhaps even to live. Added tip for visiting motorists (based on my memory): mind the sheep!

You forgot to mention not trying to bring in foods etc - so many idiots try and smuggle banned produce through the airports!

"roads may not always be in perfect condition especially in the more remote areas" *cough* Christchurch *cough*

I'm from Korea and I studied in NZ for a couple of years back in the 2000s, and my impression of the country was, and is just so good that I hope to live there once again later in my life! I especially loved the meat pies lol

Hi, I’m from Germany and I’m gonna make a year abroad in New Zealand and your Videos help me a lot. Thank you

Don't touch the shared drink bottle with your lips. Pour it into your mouth 😂😂

As a Maori, Thank you for your first tip

I live in New Zealand and you are so on point with all of this, well done.

We actually do have wallabies in NZ

You are a great Ambassador for New Zealand and Maori....ka pai Rosie. signed a greatful Maori.

As an Australian who spends quite a bit of time in NZ (I also work for NZ's largest company) I can understand why outsiders confuse Australia and New Zealand. To an untrained ear or someone not from either country, the accents do sound similar (think US/Canadian to an untrained ear). Also I would say that the non-indigeous culture is extremely similar (especially if you are from the country areas). What I would say is that new Zealanders are generally far more proud and/or patriotic than Australians and embrace the rural/remote areas far more than Australians do. They are generally more outdoorsy and adventurous too. Great video though, it's pretty much spot on! (except for wallabies, I have seen them in the forestry before!) Chur!

Amazing tips! I have been in New Zealand for one year. I loved living there!

Actually we have wallabies in New Zealand they found in the South Island theres afew news articles on it as farmers get angry at them but I love them

NZ does have a country wide frequent inter-regional and long distance bus/coach and sightseeing network that operates 140 daily services to 600 cities and towns, 12 national parks allowing you travel from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island including ferry services between the North and South Islands. Traveling by bus, coach or scenic coach, is more environmentally friendly and safer than a car or campervan and in some cases it is quicker than traveling by car, at least you see the sights in stead of driving. To travel around NZ, the cheapest way is using a bus/ferry pass that is valid for 12 months and can be topped up as you travel. Remember NZ, is similar size to Japan and Italy and larger than the UK, making NZ bigger than it appears on a map. Nearly 60% of the country is made of hills and mountains which makes travel distance longer than what is shown a mobile app like Google Maps. etc, so traveling from Auckland to Queenstown can not be done in 1 to days. The minimum time is 3 days/2 nights (1 night stay in Wellington and 1 night stay in Christchurch) and with 3 half hour rest periods during the day. NZ is made of 15 unique geographical regions that has scenery and fauna that is not seen in other region/s, so it important to plan you stay in NZ important as there so much to see and do. NZ national road network is predominantly a 2 lane network which is sealed except for some small amount of regional roads which are not sealed. There are 4-6 lane highways around Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin only. There are no 4-6 lane highways linking the 6 major cities. Auckland is not the only city in NZ, there are 5 others being Christchurch (2nd largest), Wellington (3rd largest), Hamilton (4th largest), Dunedin (5th largest) and Tauranga (6th largest) and 9 other small regional cities. Queenstown is not a city but is a town. If you want to drive, remember the amount of CO2 emissions that you will be generating , drive for 5-6 hours per day between destinations at a mean average speed of 85kph (55 mph), to allow for sightseeing, traffic/weather conditions and rest. If you want to do a freedom camping tour, make sure you purchase or hire a vehicle that has its own ONBOARD toilet facility or stay at a registered gaming ground or backpacker hostels. The locals are NOT very happy about freedom campers using vehicles that DO NOT have an onboard toilet facility and pooing and weeing in native bush, etc when it suits them. Use registered camping grounds for toilet and hygiene functions. There are local free freedom camping sites but these a provide by local town, city and district councils at an expense to the local ratepayers expense and are available for a 1 night stay only. For further information on freedom camping in NZ - www.freedomcamping.org/ NZ wants responsible environmental friendly and sustainable tourism to keep NZ as an unique destination it is.

NZ does have wild wallabies, they're just not native

As a naturalized New Zealander I found this country as one of the most easiest people on earth. Kiwis are very quiet at first but when they open their doors to you, they are truly nice and warm people . Very respectful and curious about your culture, country of origin etc

Such a well done video 💛 honestly loved every point you brought up!!!!

I watched your video just before leaving for a month in New Zealand, amazing advice ! As a French couple, the one that stuck most is the point on driving. I don't know who invented passing lanes and all those incentive to let others pass, but that's the best idea ever ! First, it made us so much more comfortable with driving, to have all those opportunities to let crazy locals go faster than us. But a week later, WE were the one angry with the tourists who never thought to let other pass, haha At least hearing about it before hand ensured that we were careful not to frustrate local drivers too long :D

I was standing on a street corner in Hollywood one NYE and I heard a familiar accent ask politely, “how do you catch a cab in this country?” When I asked them where in New Zealand they were from, they were floored, but I explained I had some very close kiwi friends. Then I found out the tourists were from Christchurch, where my friends are from. I asked if they knew my friends, and the woman scoffed, “you know, we don’t actually all know each other” right as her partner said, “wait, do you mean ______?” and called my friends by their Kiwi nicknames. So, I don’t know- in my experience you do all know each other! 😂😂😂😂😂

I'm from the US and really enjoyed watching this. It's my dream to check out New Zealand one day, especially the south island! These are all good things to know!

Fun fact: Nz is in the continent Oceania however is in a sub-continent called Zealandia (Ze-land-ia) which contains NZ and the other hundreds of smaller islands. Not many know that. Also about staying on tracks. All the time search teams are deployed to find people because they have gone off a track (most are tourists who aren’t prepared for nz) so stay on a track and if ur going for a long time hire a PLB so if u get lost u can activate that and get found! Better than dying like a lot of lost people in nz.

Congratulations! Wishing you the best, you are such a charismatic person and deserve winning.I started watching your channel about 2 months ago and I can't get enough. Love from Houston, Texas💖.

you don't have snakes? ahhh making me want move there.

I´m really apreciate your advices, some days ago I had been more and more insterested in New Zealand as a country to migrate in, and watching your videos I can make myself an big picture of the way to live there. Thanks a lot

Just returned from a trip to NZ and you are spot on (and we absolutely loved the country and it’s people); specifically crazy roads/driving - bad campervan drivers are despised (I wasn’t one of them), people are so nice and chill, love how the final price is the final price (no hidden tax or bullshit extra charges), got sunburnt, many diverse landscapes over short distances, focus on exploring outside the cities, etc. Can’t wait to return some day.✌️

im gonna tell you now. Maoris do not speak english or maori. they have there whole own language. to say hi there is: "chur bro" or to say thanks its "chur bro", to say bye its "chur bro"... very complicated language

Hey, I'm Kiwi! Great video! Glad you emphasised on the driving rules.

My family and I are in LOVE with New Zealand and we plan on visiting in the upcoming years. It is very very far from us though so we’re trying to see how we’ll make the best of our trip. I’m binge watching so many videos and I can’t wait to travel there!

That's such a cool and informative video. I'm a kiwi and was just interested in what your take was on AOTEAROA. Spot on cuzz, if ppl from another country don't understand your video it's best they carry on to aussie.

Thanks! People should also be aware that the seasons are reversed from what they are in the northern hemisphere (i.e., July is winter)and to bring appropriate clothing.

Hey Rosie, living in NZ, so nice!!! Like your video, it's basic rules but they are enough for a start! Just to say that public transport in Auckland works well and it is totally possible to go to the city by train from the airport! it's even faster than car! :)

Thank you so much for these tips! I'm going to stay in New Zealand for one year, from August 🙂

Rule to live by Don’t mistake a nz for an Australian The other way round is fine tho

if you plan on driving save a lottttt of money for gas..

'kiwi slang' so just add a swear word every other word then lol

I’m so thrilled to find your channel!! I’ll be moving back to my Father’s home land in the next three years after my pit-bull dog leaves here. I’ll be delving into your channel! Thanks again!

Thanks, I'd love to visit New Zealand with my family. It seems a paradise, and people is so positive. Greetings from Italy.

Australian's also hate the phrase 'oh I love Sydney' hahaha

I would say you can get around here (NZ) without driving. The first time I came here (I'm a Canadian who now lives in NZ) I felt uncomfortable trying to drive on the opposite side of the road, so I just bused it and took some short haul flights. I also booked some tours that took me to specific places that are a little harder to get to (Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, etc.). It is doable, you just need to budget in more time. Even now after 5 years of driving, the really rural, winding, single lane roads freak me out a little!

🎶Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle🎶 Who else sung that song in primary school?

As a Kiwi working in customer service one thing i always get is tourists surprised at how much more expensive everything is here. Make sure you quit smoking before your holiday because you'll be broke :)

Protect the environment ! Yeah, it's the first preoccupation actually ! It's very important if we want survive 😶

Good stuff - from Pom moved to NZ to be with family. Most you pass in the street will say 'How'ya goin'? Kiwi's are great chatters - always groups standing around nattering. Yes, great laid back people - the f word can de dropped in anywhere!

My son and I had the opportunity to see just a small bit of New Zealand (Auckland & Rotorua) but as you said, in the drive between we saw a lot of great sights! We both really loved the country and the people!

thanks for this. I'm planning a trip there right now I'm thinking 2 months in the spring in a rental motorhome. so, a lot of your advice confirms what I was thinking. cheers

In New Zealand, don't say you are French. People have not forgotten the Rainbow Warrior incident.

Congratulations to NZ for reaching Final of cricket World Cup 2019! Good luck for the final match!

As a fellow kiwi I appreciate your acknowledgement of the Maori culture and the fact your giving foreigners the best advice in this video. ❤️🇳🇿🙏

Thank you, just found your video, think to travel to New Zealand in 2022, and start to prepare my trip. Lots of videos to see now!

see huka falls, dont wear just a t-shirt when crossing the cook straight (freezing) , when driving down the desert rd actually get out of the car...its absolutely freezing

My fiancé and I are getting married in New Zealand next year! These are good tips and gave me more to research! Thanks!

Thank you Rosie, this is so helpful. Love from Canada

My name is Rosy too!! I visited New Zealand last year and I loved it. My first solo trip abroad that doesn’t include Mexico. I fell in love and can’t wait to go back!!!

Enfin tu nous parles vraiment de la Nouvelle-Zélande ! Merci beaucoup, c'est très intéressant :) Ce qui est sympathique, je trouve, c'est que la Nouvelle-Zélande et la France ont quelques points communs qui les rapprochent malgré l'éloignement géographique et culturel. Le rugby bien sûr (big big respect to the All Blacks ! ^^ ) mais aussi la passion de la voile avec l'America's Cup en particulier ce dont tu n'a pas parlé. Ce sont deux peuples de marins, les français aussi, il ne faut pas l'oublier ! Et puis il y a des choses un peu moins sympathiques dont la France est entièrement responsable comme les essais nucléaires dans le Pacifique et l'attentat contre Greenpeace par des espions français. Ca commence à être une vieille histoire mais je ne suis pas sûr que les Français aient une très bonne réputation en Nouvelle-Zélande malheureusement, à cause de ça. Et je peux le concevoir. :/ Et merci aussi de nous avoir parlé un peu des Maoris même si j'imagine que c'est pas forcément un sujet très facile :)

Im from nz, Proud kiwi right here!!! chuurrr 👍

Great tips and interesting take. Love the video.

Very helpful. We're cruising out of Auckland in February. Looking forward to it!

I'm from the US. I've been wanting to go to New Zealand since I was in high school!

New Zealand actually does have wallaby’s in places like rotarua

i will be visiting new zealand in early's 2020 so this is really a helpful guide for me, thanks!

Knowing that the Whanganui River is in fact a living entity is something that all peoples should respect. Love the video and explanations! Keep up the great work! CHEERS!

im a kiwi, and i think its fair to say we are not all nice, only most of us, i have met multiple people that were real grumpy, but its nothing too bad

Kia Ora, Rosie. One of your Aussie neighbour's here. I had the opportunity to spending time in both islands for a few weeks a little while ago and like so many other Australians we are so jealous of your magnificent country and your wonderful people. Well done on the 12 tips!

Thank you soooo much for putting the first one first because me and my family are actually all. Moari and that means soo much to us thank you

Your advice of spending at least four weeks to see both North and South Island was very good. We spent 30 days last June-July in New Zealand and I think we covered the most of the best sights. I had been an exchange student in New Zealand for a year so I knew a lot about the country. But that was over 20 years ago and living in a family as a young adult is not the same as travelling with a family of your own. It was winter time so we didn't get to see the beaches etc. There was so much to see every day that I hadn't seen before, like Hamner Springs and Waiotapu. There were only two places I could remember from the last time I visited. My home town of Feilding (multiple winner of the most beautiful town in New Zealand) and what was the most beautiful city I had ever visited, Christchurch. Feilding was just as pretty as I remembered but I was sad to see what had happened to Christchurch (and only sadder what happened later). Still our vacation in New Zealand was the best we've ever had. Shotover Jet and skiing in Queenstown (during our summer vacation) were the highlights of your trip!

I comitted three of the mistakes on my recent trip to New Zealand (but I'm pretty sure I did not offend anyone). I will certainly be back and keep all these things in mind.

Spitting on the footpath just disgusts me when i see someone do it!

I’m going to New Zealand and Australia to visit for Christmas I can’t wait!!

No you did good!! I'm from the bay of plenty and I agree with alot of things you mentioned. Thank you!