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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 73723" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Fran, Kiwis & Aussies are always slinging off at each other but it is good-natured. It's not a case of dislike at all - we each think a lot of the other, it's like the gentle playful jibes of brothers at a family reunion.</p><p></p><p>We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and the NZ hospitality was wonderful - although the banter continued there, too - even as someone was being very careful as they helped us on or off a boat, they'd be making teasing remarks about something about Australia, and something in NZ that was better - it was all in good fun. We talk about each other as being "the mob from across the ditch" (Tasman Sea). They make jokes about our trees having to chase the dogs (due to the drought) and we make remarks about sheep. Very ribald remarks. Then they respond with comments like, "at least we've found extra uses for sheep!" and it's all on. I've never seen Kiwis & Aussies in a full-on blue, it's all light-hearted.</p><p></p><p>Helen Clark is, I think, a great PM. I was surprised at how many Kiwis dislike her, I really couldn't fault her. But then, we are less familiar with her policies than those who have to endure them. And a lot of Kiwis think the sun rises out of John Howard's rear end, but we don't think much of him - our polls show him to be now less popular than Rasputin; not enough brains to give himself a headache. Although frankly, he IS smart - very. Just has no conscience until it is necessary for winning votes.</p><p></p><p>I shut up now. otherwise I'd utter a barrel full of Aussie insults which would throw this site censor into meltdown.</p><p></p><p>Hey, reckon we could do a deal with the Kiwis, and swap?</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 73723, member: 1991"] Fran, Kiwis & Aussies are always slinging off at each other but it is good-natured. It's not a case of dislike at all - we each think a lot of the other, it's like the gentle playful jibes of brothers at a family reunion. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and the NZ hospitality was wonderful - although the banter continued there, too - even as someone was being very careful as they helped us on or off a boat, they'd be making teasing remarks about something about Australia, and something in NZ that was better - it was all in good fun. We talk about each other as being "the mob from across the ditch" (Tasman Sea). They make jokes about our trees having to chase the dogs (due to the drought) and we make remarks about sheep. Very ribald remarks. Then they respond with comments like, "at least we've found extra uses for sheep!" and it's all on. I've never seen Kiwis & Aussies in a full-on blue, it's all light-hearted. Helen Clark is, I think, a great PM. I was surprised at how many Kiwis dislike her, I really couldn't fault her. But then, we are less familiar with her policies than those who have to endure them. And a lot of Kiwis think the sun rises out of John Howard's rear end, but we don't think much of him - our polls show him to be now less popular than Rasputin; not enough brains to give himself a headache. Although frankly, he IS smart - very. Just has no conscience until it is necessary for winning votes. I shut up now. otherwise I'd utter a barrel full of Aussie insults which would throw this site censor into meltdown. Hey, reckon we could do a deal with the Kiwis, and swap? Marg [/QUOTE]
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