I'm American and have lived in NZ now for quite a few years, I can't think of living anywhere else now, especially during the pandemic. The difference isn't much of a biggie, in fact it grows on you the more you live here.
New Zealand sucks!… You get much less for much more for virtually everything!… Australia’s a bit better but I don’t understand these emotional low IQ hippie American who are ready to leave the country every time a Republican Administration is elected!.. It must be the drugs!
About the power outlets, I was told growing up (~20yrs ago) to always turn off at the wall to prevent power surges frying the electrical devices (like after a power cut). Also you can save electricity by turning off at the wall because most devices have a stand by mode which means they are 'on' even when turned off.
The switches are also for safety so you can plug things in and not have them 'live' until your ready. But yes, in the last 20 years they have become very useful for switching things off when you're not using them without having to unplug.
Higgins is a roading and infrastructure roading company. My son used to work for them. They aren't a roadside assistance. I wager it was no part of his job to help. He was being incredibly helpful. Kind. I like to think that reflects New Zealand values. That it made him feel good to help
And a great company to work for👍🏾👍🏾 my whole family worked there and many still do, from my great grandfather, grandfather my father all my uncles and cousins etc etc it was started by Dan Higgins around 1956 then his 3 sons Pat, Michael and Bernard took over and grew the company into the largest family owned contracting company in NZ… My father worked there for nearly 30yrs it was just like 1 big family…. I done a heavy diesel apprenticeship there in my teens (during the early 90,s) and they are some of the happiest times of my life….. I believe they sold the contractor side of it and only own the concrete side now…. They were always helping out in the community, they also really looked after their employees the Higgins are a great family with good morals, great values and were very fair to all who worked for them and to all they worked for….
On the slang issue... I ran into a fit young American couple at one of the glaciers on the west coast of the south island (Fox or Franz... it was 18 or so years ago I can't remember which one it was) Whilst they were in the north island, they'd been at a restaurant. The waiter had taken their orders, asked if that was all. They said yes and he said "sweet as" before heading back to the kitchen. Well, between the accent of that particular area of New Zealand (yes we have regional differences) and where they were from in the US, it sounded to them like he'd said "sweet ass". So they called the manager to complain, and had explained to them what the waiter had said and meant... this wasnt the first time the restaurant had run into this issue. They picked up the saying and now used it quite often.
Your smile is contagious!😁 You brighten any day, and whilst l don't totally agree with everything you said, it's a good way of explaining us as Kiwis, to non- Kiwis. You settings are always tasteful too. Hey - you're like an ambassador for NZ!💕🇳🇿
Nice video on the differences between NZ and the US! Your Māori pronunciation is very good! Just a tip to help pronounce Taupo correctly it’s like saying “Toe-paw” :) I love your videos and perspective on our country it’s so nice that you and your family enjoy being here
I wore shorts to school every day until I was 17. The school uniform didn't allow long pants. And now living on a boat in the Bay of Islands I wear shorts every day when I go ashore.
"Dude... Its like wake up its terrible" I now pronounce you an honorary kiwi. Sooo funny listening to chantell and the kids change to kiwis Thanks for all the smiles whanau xx
A white American who has been here for a year or two is considered Kiwi. However Pacific Islanders and Asians some who have been in New Zealand for multiple generations or sine the 1800's still are nor viewed as true New Zealanders.
@@tomhu1745 I disagree. Pasifika and Asian New Zealanders make up a really important and integral part of Aotearoa. I honestly cant imagine Auckland without these two major cultures.
OMG, I so get it. I am so over the US. I am praying to get out of here next year. After travel and living abroad, my attitude changed years ago. Thank You for all the great videos and for showing your girls the world !! My mom was so like you, although we didn't travel as extensively as you're blessed to have done, still, I got the message !!
Auckland does indeed have the highest per capita boat ownership in the world, as I'm sure you'll have suspected from your time there, which has earned it the nickname "City of Sails". The only venomous spider in NZ is a katipo, which lives exclusively on driftwood or nearby dead wood (be careful if there's an outhouse near a beach). Some people say that whitetails are venomous, but that's just a myth; they merely have bacteria on their fangs which makes bites prone to infection if not thoroughly cleaned. Kiwis do like being helpful to everyone, but we especially like being helpful to visitors. It's partially an empathetic desire to help people whose unfamiliarity with the area gives them a greater need, but also partially because we're mildly obcessed with obtaining the world's recognition and approval, so we go an extra mile for visitors on top of the several that we'd already go for anyone else. Shorts regardless of season are such a thing in NZ that when I was watching a news broadcast about one of Florida hurricanes a few years back, I recognised some Kiwis instantly because they were walking around in shorts while many were getting ready to flee. The reporter was shocked and approached them to enquire (probably questioning their sanity, lol), and sure enough their accent immediately gave away that they were Kiwis. Unsurprisingly, they were on their way back from stocking up at the liquor store, and had trapsed around the city to find one that was still open (stores don't typically close for hurricanes in NZ, so you can't blame them for trying). When asked about their attire and if they were worried about the hurricane given they were dressed more for the beach (the palm trees were already bending in the background), they said "Yeah nah, she's a bit mild, eh? We're from Wellington so this just another afternoon out for us." The look of terror on the reporter's face was absolutely hilarious.
We have higher voltage here in New Zealand - 230/240volts. America is like 110 volts. So our power outlets have the switch for safety, you can buy safety caps that fit into the switches to keep curious toddlers safe. You can electrocute yourself if you don’t treat our switches with respect. Also if they are damaged plz get them replaced ASAP to keep yourself safe. We like to celebrate a mid winter Christmas in June, just for the fun of it. It’s the only way we get to experience what it’s like to have a Northern Hemisphere Christmas We live in the Far North, it does get chilly in the winter, but l also grow tropical fruit etc here. Summers are amazing
Higgins is like a roading / general construction private company. They aren't paid to help random people in trouble if you run out of petrol along the road. There are paid for road side assistance services like the Automobile Association (just called the AA) and some car insurance provide this as pre to their cover like in other places. You just got lucky a friendly guy who worked for them who helped you out.
Back in the day they were called “D Higgins and sons” then sometime in the 80,s they went to “Higgins contractors” and it was a great place to work, The company was started in 1956 by Dan Higgins in Palmerston North then later on his 3 sons Pat, Michael and Bernard took over and made it the largest family owned contracting company throughout New Zealand…. Nowadays they’ve sold off the contacting side of the company (to Flechters I believe) but have kept the concrete side of it…. My whole family worked there, at one time there was over 10 of us there at the same time👍🏾 my father worked there going on 30yrs I done a heavy diesel apprenticeship there as well, the Higgins family are a great family who have great morals and values and who also have done a lot for their community, it was like one big family everyone got along great together the 3 brothers treated everyone the same and with respect they would mingle with their workers and would never ask or expect you to do anything they hadn’t done or wouldn’t do themselves…. I miss Higgins so much!! Out of every place I’ve worked Higgins is and always will be the best…. I could go on all night about how great they used to be and how family oriented it was!! They honestly cared for every employee and their families they had, you weren’t just a number you felt valued…. Oh and the mid year and end of year parties were the best we’d also have inter- social club challenges between other Higgins social clubs from different cities and towns, they would also put on kids days for employees children…. There were also so many workers there that had done 20 to 30+ years service with the company kind of gives you an idea of the place…
The power outlet having a switch is a safety thing. New Zealand power outlets are around 240 volts, more than twice the voltage of the American 110 volts. This is why Electric kettles are a big thing in NZ (Aust & the UK), whilst they are almost non-existent in North America
@@heythave Whichever brand you buy, your 110v kettle will never match even the crappiest 240v brand in speed. Just impossible. Kettles boil a lot quicker outside of North America, cause we didn't go with crappy 110 like you guys did.
You hit it pretty well as it is Chantal, Not bad lol. The only thing is, I believe New Zealand now has its own dictionary now, because it has its l own language. Great listening . . . Kiwi from Virginia.
Interesting and informative. FYI. ACC covers all persons in NZ for an accident. There are basically three types of benefit - (1) all medical costs including hospital and rehab. (2) all costs associated with rehab - such as hand rails in bathrooms, taxis to work, crutches wheel chairs etc (3) Income compensation at 80% of last 12 months average income. Tourists only get (1) and perhaps some items in (2). There is no time limit on ACC - if it takes 5 years so be it. Does not cover search and rescue if lost in mountains etc - Police cover that and it also is free to lost person. Obviously covers any car crash. But ACC only covers accidents - not things like food poisoning, or illnesses. (That is covered by the hospital sustem, which is also free, if severe). Obviously alot more - but thats the general idea. Cheers
I remember a few years ago, a prisoner escaped from jail, and jumped off a wall and broke his leg. ACC covered his costs and also paid him a lump sum as compensation. A lot of ACC costs are covered in your car tax, and employers also pay a levy towards ACC. One of its great benefits is it removes the culture of suing, so businesses can do some of the more extreme activities like the adventure industry does. It means people are made aware of any risks, and take responsibility for participating. They make their own decisions about taking part. In other words, they accept that there might be a risk involved. But....a business can be sued if it has proven to be negligent or broken safety rules, but that action is usually done by the authorities.
The ACC scheme has been running since the mid-1970s. When the scheme was introduced, it took away the right to sue in the courts for injuries covered by the scheme. However, if your injury isn’t covered by ACC and was caused by someone else’s actions, you can sue them in court for compensation (“damages”).
Also, when the ACC system was introduced, we lost the right to sue for injury or death in NZ. ACC (a Govt Dept) pays out on a no fault basis. If you are injured and need rehab, you get it. If you need to take time off work for injuries to heal... you get 80% of your normal pay while you recover. This is paid for from taxation.
I'm a Maori New Zealander, and I love hearing the difference between any country, but for some reason, its super interesting when its an American comparing to NZ.
@@kayflip2233 She's north-american, they've lived in both the US and Canada, she even said at the start that this was more of a comparison between North America and NZ.
@@MagentaDinosaurs North America isn't a country. Guatemala, Trinidad and Greenland are part of the continent of North America, you're saying she's speaking for those countries too? Living in the US isn't the same as growing up in the US and speaking for the US as an American citizen. Anyone can live anywhere temporarily, doesn't make them qualified to speak for people who actually grew up in the country.
I'm here in NZ , used to live in Vermont, some things I noticed was: At any road works ( with people working ) in the USA , the state police are always present. There is a call for that to happen here. Same problem with drugs and homeless, only now do I see people with homeless signs being held in their hands. I found people in Vermont to be polite , say please and thank you , just the way I was brought up. My girlfriend said I spoke to fast and that I had to speak slower. At high school most of the textbooks were from the USA. In the English language ( as a subject ), American spelling of words was acceptable.
The gas station you are talking about is the BP from just out of Napier and before the turnoff to go to Taupo. It was on the news when there was a fire there. Normally if there is a breakdown someone will stop and check if you are alright and they might be able to help. My cousin lives near there and he's helped a few people with breakdowns. He doesn't expect anything and it usually isn't much of a problem.
That’s the one yeah! It’s a beautiful drive to Taupo and now we know how important it is to fill up first :-) We’re planning to drive through the area again to visit Gizzy and follow the East Cape loop to Whakatane. Just waiting for things to open up again in Auckland to head north.
I have run out of gas on the "Gentle Annie" highway (Taihape-Napier Hwy), and yep a local cow cocky came by and gave us enough gas to make the next gas station . .saved me from a brow beating from hell (wife had asked before we set out if we needed gas XD) . .thank you again mate :-))
In Auckland we have a 'motorway'. And this has up to four lanes on either side. A Highway, is more like a one to two lane road that is fairly straight and found more so out of Auckland. Auckland is the most populated city in NZ, and has cities within it. We have over 1.5million in Auckland.
Really enjoyed this video! Thanks! it made me feel proud to be a Kiwi. I do love the U.S, but I love the Kiwi attitude too, long may it continue. The cost of living is very high in my opinion, and we have many taxes to pay for all those services. But still, it's one if the best places to be in the world, as we go through this crazy period of history. We are fortunate and blessed. And grateful! 🙏 Thanks again for the kind and uplifting words. 😍
I grew up in the Far North and when I do manage to go back I generally live in shorts, jandals and t-shirt. Warm weather and just feel so much more relaxed.
Damn Aussies always trying to steal New Zealand’s ideas and inventions from Pavlova to Russell Crowe to Split Enz🤣🤣 now you want dual flush toilets and switched hot-points!! Ok so now I need to be honest😉😉 I’ve lived here in Australia since 1996 and I can’t remember dual flush toilets in New Zealand but I can always remember them here in Australia👍🏾👍🏾
That was a cool description of home. Been living here in the U.S for 30 + yrs, can't wait to move back. You're right about the weather thing, I'm gonna have to re-acclimate to it, as it's Summer all yr round in Cali, I miss the rain and cleanliness of NZ, the relaxed attitude too~!!!
The heat pumps are also air conditioners. We have a wet back log burner but also installed a heatpump mainly to use it for the summer as air conditioner for cooling.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders not sure how and why it would be called a heat pump as it is obviously not just a heating appliance. Maybe it should be simply called cool heat
@@mattieclan8957 A heat-pump simply transfers heat from a colder area to a hotter area - the direction of transfer will determine whether you say it heats or cools. I think the term heat-pump makes a lot of sense (especially if your climate affords both cooling and heating).
As a Kiwi that lives in New York and can't justify coming home (with the wife) - I think you did a brilliant job on this video. Moving to a different county always has its it minor/major things that will have it own set of intrigue.
I bet you were surprised. The worst is if you want meet pies and they close at 3pm. This happened to us all the time in Rotorua. You guys missing Chipotle or any other yet?
Countdown has only recently phased out plastic bags for groceries. Most grocery stores have fabric or paper bags or cardboard boxes now...but lots of other stores still have plastic bags. Plastic plates, cups and cutlery are still available and widely used in NZ, though.
You would be shocked though if you went to the United States. People leave the grocery stores with SO many plastic bags. They automatically bag them in plastic and you don’t pay for bags so no incentive for people to bring their own. Unless you shop at stores like Whole Foods.
We struggled when we were in Chicago... there was just nowhere to go to the toilet! we had to go to macdonalds and buy something and get a key from a guard standing outside the door! that was a real eye opener!
That’s exactly it and forget about it in France. The public bathrooms there are so unclean you have to go buy a coffee somewhere just to let the kids go use the bathroom.
as a man I just piss on a tree or a dumpster many of time. I realize it's not exactly feasible for women to do that. Also I've been in many under developed parts of the world. In smaller towns exist a toilet for women. The men are expected to just go piss on a tree. seriously.. all us guys just go piss over their.. we're sapose too?? yes.. okay..
For the great walks, how did you organize it? Pn your own or did you hire someone? We are new to NZ and we have done all sorts of short hikes never anything like a great walk though.
So since you and your family have been stuck in New Zealand a lot longer than intended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chantelle, have you thought of making your stay here permanent because all of you appear to like living here:)?
Yes there are toilets even at national parks and tourist destinations, usually long drops from my experience, and yes so far I have found toilet paper, but soap not so much. There is usually a tap with cold water, but even before covid I always carried hand sanitiser. Cleanliness of the facilities really depends on who has been there before you, but is generally OK.
The insert detailing the sale of petrol cars was 2032 not 2023, but that is just the sale of new vehicles, and the average age of cars in NZ is 10+ years old, so even then large numbers of petrol cars will be on the roads for a time.
Kiwi living in the USA, bummed when in Wellington the shops close at 5 pm! The capital city! Bars and restaurants is where to go after five. Forget shopping!
I worked in a load of schools in Canterbury, many in rural areas, and the kids took their shoes off at the classroom door and sat in the classroom barefoot or in their socks, and because many people work in agriculture, forestry, construction, or another dirty environment stores have signs outside asking patrons to remove dirty footwear before entry. Hence seeing adults walking around the supermarket in their socks.
Really interesting feedback and very observant to make points on what things to chat about on your channel. Just love the content that you bring the audience to keep them engaged as it is not very often that I watch programs that just has someone ranting on an on :) you do an excellent job on keeping people interested so well done. The power switch at the wall is a way to turn all appliances off connected to that switch which helps you save money on your power bill and also keeps you from being electrocuted when connecting other electrical appliances to it. Best to have that switch turned off for safety reasons. There have been instances when someone connects a lamp or a kettle while the switch is on and you sometimes see a spark between the prongs when pushed into the power .... that is dangerous. You have a wonderful family who I'm sure your subscribers totally enjoy. Tiler is doing a great job behind the scenes and should be proud of all you guys as a family and as up and coming movie stars :). God bless & thank you all for your input xx
I don't think State Highway 1 has any one-lane bridges... If the power outlets are switched off, and your device is still plugged in, it will stop a power surge and protect your device. If the plugged in and switched on... then the device is fried. Also, most modern devices still use power (standby mode) when switched off. ie, TV, Computer, Your microwave... Switching off at the wall as well, will save power. You also have to remember NZ is 230-240 Volts @ 50 Hertz, twice as much as the US 110-120v 60 Hertz. Contrary to the US, the switch is down which means it is “ON”. A lot of New Zealand power outlet switches have a red mark on them it indicates the power is on.
The power point thing is mainly for 2 reasons, one is to save energy as a small amount of electricity is used if an appliance is plugged in but not turned on, turning it off at the point is also a safety thing, young children playing with an appliance or should someone spill liquid on it. It doesn't stop all accidents but it would many.
Uniforms were for more people that could not afford good clothes but if everyone wore the same clothes they would not be judged by what they wear . I grow up in Wellington and had uniforms for most of my schools from 12 yrs onward
Chantal, so true about the insulation and heating thing. When I visited relatives in Wellington several years ago, I literally froze my butt off trying to go to the bathroom at night because it’s not heated and in a far off room. I had to really think twice whether I really needed to go or just wait until morning. It was in July and their winter. The whole place smelled of burnt wood because everybody was burning logs to keep warm.
That’s exactly it. I remember as a child experiencing this at my aunts house in Switzerland too. They’d only hear the one living room/kitchen area and the rest of the house was freezing cold.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders I would believe so yes. I work with electricians and have been told that when you unplug something from a socket without a switch something on the inside automatically switches off the electricity current. With older homes that was not a thing so you had to do it manually.
Switched sockets are mandatory under NZ and Australian electrical regulation AS/NZS 3000. Older houses sometimes have unswitched sockets, but this is unusual. Newer sockets can include an internal switch, but most just use the standard external physical switch. This is a safety precaution, as 220/240V is much more dangerous than US 110V, and being able to physically turn off a plug means it's more difficult for anyone (for example a child) to accidentally electrocute themselves. Sockets also include extra safety precautions like a physical lockout until the ground pin has been inserted, if present (which is why the bottom ground pin on plugs is longer, and the two upper pins typically include strips of insulation to cover the metal base of these pins until the ground pin is fully inserted). Plugs themselves sometimes also include a physical fuse. This is part of our historical ties with the UK, which has always had extremely cautious domestic electricity regulations.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders I have a new house and it has switches and double glazing and heat pump which also is a cooler, does both, and you can choose the temperature. These things you said do differ in different parts of nz. Thanks for the channel. Oh hi from Mount Maunganui/ Papamoa beach/ Tauranga. 😊 You have a lovely family too. 🌺
I remember when working in an hotel at Waitomo Caves back in 1978 when speaking with a woman from Texas, she told me how surprised she was with everyone saying ‘I reckon’. She said in the US, only Texans say ‘I reckon’. LOL
For future reference, avoid generalizations and emphasize that this is your Florida experience. Because I live on the US-Mexico border, southwest Texas and it’s so different. Every state is super different, in fact it feels like culture shock every time I go somewhere in the US because it’s massive. But same with the NZ experiences, my hubby is Kiwi, it’s always better to specify the area because not every Kiwi town is the same. I love your channel btw, I think it would be great if you did a more nuanced comparison… differences that no one talks about would be super refreshing!
America is basically countries within a country, devided and living in their bubbles so your kinda right, it's hard to compare the two countries but Chantal is correct in the many downfalls/cons America has as opposed to nz
Great idea! We spent a couple months in Texas in 2019 and it’s very different from Florida where we lived a few years. Central Market, for example is amazing! Having visited at least half of the states from California to Maine, there a few things that are easy to generalise compared to NZ like healthcare, plastic usage and slushes :-) Overall we love the uniqueness of both countries. Where in NZ is your husband from? We’re currently in the Marlborough region and loving it.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders totally did not expect a reply, but thanks for doing so :). Were you mostly in central Texas (Dallas/Houston/Austin are central) ? Even that is like a different world to me as an El Pasoan. In my city everyone speaks Spanish and English and our population is 90% Mexican American which is definitely nothing like most of the US for sure. Since that Mexican culture permeates everywhere, people from central TX call El Paso northern Mexico lol. Back to your comment, of course there will always be easy things to generalize, but having been following your NZ journey for a while and watching the lives too, it seems a few things have been repeated in the comparisons. And I would just love to hear your other thoughts since I know you’re so well traveled. But I understand if keeping things lighthearted is the goal. I respect that! My hubby grew up on Waiheke Island and then spent the latter half of his life in the coromandel. I studied abroad in NZ in Auckland, so my NZ experiences are really Auckland based. Maybe it’s time the hubs and I make a video called El Paso vs The Coromandel Peninsula haha.
@@barrynichols2846 When American use the hyphen then American, so Mexican Americans, Polish American, Irish-American etc, it indicates they are a full citizen, so they can vote but come from an ethic minority. Regarding voting, Americans generally and more so for minorities have low turn out. 2020 was record turnout for 60, 70 years and it was just 66%. NZ lowest general election turnout I think hasn't been below about 75%.. It hard to vote in the US. the registration process is complex in a lot of places (particularly republican controlled states), voting day day normal work days (usually a Tuesday) never on weekends or public holiday - they often require voters to go to specific polling booths, which often involves waiting hours upon hours in line to vote. Some states have mail in ballots (mainly the Democratic controlled ones like Oregon and California) and due covid this was expanded a lot hence why they had a record turnout. It why the Republican have been working since 2020 in massively curtailing mail in ballots. Finally the detailed part of actually filling in a voting ballot is much more complex in the US than in NZ. We have the party vote, then the local mp and maybe one or 2 referendum questions. American voting papers routinely will have 50 different voting positions and referendum questions. American often will vote for the president, then maybe their state's federal senator, then the federal congress person, the their local state senator, local state representative, then local county representative, then local mayoral race, local city councillor/commissar, judges, state attorney,.district attorney, insurance commissar, sheriff and/or police commissar, school board member . on and on and on. I lived in California and there will be on average 20 to 30 ballot question (so like NZ referendum questions) including on some very obscurely worded administrative decisions. Image the NZ DHB voting papers (which have low voter returns in NZ) times 100 in complexity. Without massive amount of research and time (its not unusual for a voter to send 40 minutes in a booth physically filling in the forms). You image if voting was like the worst type of bureaucratic form filling you can image then times that by 3. A lot of american don't have the ability to research, let alone the time to be bothered going into the minute details of every candidate selection - so just don't bother.
Funny, I spent 2 years in the USA growing up. I was amazed when there that there were different flavors of Fanta, not just orange. We didn't have Halloween and candy corn or thanksgiving in NZ or, Dr Pepper or Milk duds. All things I missed or craved when I came back home oddly enough - Twinkie's and white castle burgers. I don't like sweet food so it was amusing how you want things you can't have I also picked up a US accent because it was easier to go into a store and ask for something with a US accent when in a hurry and I did not want to be asked where I was from. Got teased at school for my pronunciation of tomatoes or saying gas instead of petrol. There are lots of things I remember - including coming home listening to the "weird" kiwi accent arriving at the airport was hilarious after being away for a long time. Because I travelled a lot around the states and Canada, I also recognized accents/dialects from different states. So when people visited New Zealand from the America/Canada and I picked up if they were from the South, or Canadian, they would be shocked that I knew that and asked. I lived in Sanibel Florida for 3 months and LOVED it. Want to go back. I can understand the perspective in your video having lived in the US. Nicely done.
Rich uppity people, usually are called, stiff upper lips, or toffee nose. But I am Maori and never met a rich person in nz who are a snob. They been nice to me. Good hearted people.
For us it’s very unique as we didn’t know they existed. Growing up we used plastic inserts to protect kids from getting shocked. During storms we unplug devices especially the TV and computers.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders you should switch off all your appliances at night time or when going out incase of power cut or surges but not everyone does
OMG such a fun and innovating video/tutorial. Your comment about the plastic bags was poignant. I wrote so many letters to the powers that be about getting rid of horrid plastic bags. Bag in the 80s I remember the advent of the introduction of single use plastic bags….we thought we were ‘the bees knees’….ha if we only knew…..Great video. I love your US Galpal too….shes a treat to watch and the both of you together are a nice duo. Keep up the amazing work…..we So need this right now. BB
Thanks for the nice feedback. I was jus talking to Tara tonight. Planning our next meet up. 🙌🤩 For the plastic…I know one day we’ll all wake up to the fact that we only have one world and need to take care of it.
Autumn is March, April, May, Winter is June, July, August, Spring is September, October, November Summer is December, January, February. Same for Australia.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders There used to be a very long one way bridge at the top of the South Island, coming from Picton but they got rid of it. You have probably seen more of NZ than I have but I find it hard to believe in a one way bridge on SH1. I have driven all over NZ, except the West Coast and Fjordland. Not unless they had some temporary one way bridges after the Kaikoura earthquake? In over 30 years driving in NZ i have driven the whole of state highway 1 from Cape Reinga to the Bluff. I admit very few times in the South Island. Probably only 3 times past Christchurch, and only once South of Dunedin. We have 4 lane "highways", ie two each way in NZ. In and out of Auckland. 6-8 lanes in Auckland. That goes all the way to Hamilton. And South of Hamilton. In and out of Wellington City. They are extending now. Tauranga Eastern Link. They have them in Christchurch. So much of this was only built in the last 10 years.
Fantastic positivity in this video! The power switches are because our power has about TWICE the voltage than in the US. Thus, in rare occasions, there might be a potentially electrocuting flash if you pull a plug straight out. I've never had one, but I've seen the scorched results!
Im an NZer, great complements thank you. I think the reason for uniforms is either elitism in some schools but by far the majority it came from trying to keep all the kids equal. Although the uniforms aren't free they are reasonably low priced and can be warn everyday without any competition for brands as the kids are very brand focused these days. PS we were told that it was unbelievable that NZ closed at 5pm and closed over the weekends so we got longer shopping hours. All it really did was reduce family time for a large amount of the population and damaged many social activities such as sports etc. Many years later I went to Europe and discovered many areas closed early or closed over the weekend etc, NZ wasn't a boring dead place at all, we just didn't have the confidence and wherewithal to stand up to the BS.
Power is different voltage in Australia and New Zealand eg 240v vs 110v. More dangerous but higher powered. Australia has switches on their power and the same shape prongs on the cord too.
The moment you said “big big difference”, I guessed it would be healthcare. :( It’s ACC! Accident Compensation Corporation. Oh man, I’d forgotten about all the individual plastic packaging in Japan. Vote out the current politicians pls!!! I’m surprised you have a hard time with the opposite seasons; I adjusted quickly when I lived in Japan. Maybe it’s because so much media comes from the northern hemisphere that even when I didn’t experience northern hemisphere seasons, I still heard about them a lot. Re slang: I’m still proud of the fact that we have vaccine buses called Shot Bro and Shot Cuzz. I’d forgotten that Cindy brought in those requirements for landlords. Thx Cindy.
It is compulsory to have bathrooms at every parks and every town and city. And city council must clean and provide toilet paper and the usual sanitation products.
The language is changing and through social media, being Americanised. Many younger people are calling toilets, 'bathrooms', as if toilet is a dirty word.
We use to have mufty days, no school uniform day omg! We all look like gang members...lol Students all become one when in uniform no discrimination, it was never meant to be a fashion statement...😂, yes some uniforms are ugly...lol my daughter's will tell you that...hehe!😞 but proud to be worn I'm sure😟...hehe! Love your generalization of both countries, very nteresting, take care guys, hopefully join for the live 2mrw👍
Such fun to find out how we NZers are seen, I live in Northland =-my jersies (sweaters / jumpers ) are over 20 years old because sadly I never get to wear them.
School uniforms have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The original idea behind them was to make everyone equal (no rich or poor kids when your all dressed the same) and also reduce burden on budgets etc with having to have lots of good clothes to wear to school. All you need is maybe 2 sets of pants and shirts (although you can get by with 1 pair if you have too.)
🤔🤔 my parents went through school in the 60,s and in all their school photos everyone was in uniform!! I went through intermediate and high school in the 80,s and 90,s and school uniforms were compulsory then…. Or are you talking about primary schools?? Because primary schools never wore a uniform unless it was a private school that catered for all years from primary all the way up to high school then the primary students wore uniforms
This is a superb video explaining the difference between the two countries. I am an American now living in Florida but Have lived in NZ for 6 months 15 yrs ago. We lived in Christchurch but has visited some places in North Isl. On South Isl. we have driven just about everywhere. Everything you said is true based on my experience. But you forgot one thing about a decent cup of Tea. It is nearly impossible in America- but in NZ just about anywhere you can get decent cup of Tea. American just don't know how to prepare Tea. NZ people are best I have encountered - I have several incident but too long to write.
Oh that’s funny that at you say that about the tea. Because I don’t drink it too much I didn’t notice. Definitely if it’s anything like coffee it would be the same experience for tea in the US 😂😂
Nice video. I think the stores close early because there are very few people there outside of big cities not because of work-life balance. So you might have very few customers if your store is open late, it’s not worth it.
Strangely growing up in nz i don't remember any primary schools having a uniform except private schools. I got my first uniform at age 13.vi agree they are generally ugly, but one style that would suit everyone is a hard thing to achieve
When you come into towns from the country we take are muddy and dirty shoes thou most likely gumboots off so we don't bring dirt into the store and no one will take the boots that would just be rude
This is hilarious my sister in law is visiting from Australia and was shocked at how good the coffee here in no is. And you literally showed our coffee cart here in Blenheim 😂. searched up top 10 differences in nz to show her that our coffee is pretty good 😂😂😂
Lol i find it funny where you’re saying that we wear shorts and jandals all year round even in the winter lol and as im watching this, it’s winter here and im wearing shorts and jandals lol😂
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I'm American and have lived in NZ now for quite a few years, I can't think of living anywhere else now, especially during the pandemic. The difference isn't much of a biggie, in fact it grows on you the more you live here.
New Zealand sucks!… You get much less for much more for virtually everything!… Australia’s a bit better but I don’t understand these emotional low IQ hippie American who are ready to leave the country every time a Republican Administration is elected!.. It must be the drugs!
That's a nice statement.
@@mohork yes it is ay bro We HEARTY people 🤙🏽🤙🏽
About the power outlets, I was told growing up (~20yrs ago) to always turn off at the wall to prevent power surges frying the electrical devices (like after a power cut). Also you can save electricity by turning off at the wall because most devices have a stand by mode which means they are 'on' even when turned off.
This is good to know. Thanks for sharing!
The switches are also for safety so you can plug things in and not have them 'live' until your ready. But yes, in the last 20 years they have become very useful for switching things off when you're not using them without having to unplug.
Higgins is a roading and infrastructure roading company. My son used to work for them.
They aren't a roadside assistance. I wager it was no part of his job to help.
He was being incredibly helpful. Kind. I like to think that reflects New Zealand values. That it made him feel good to help
Absolutely! ❤️
And a great company to work for👍🏾👍🏾 my whole family worked there and many still do, from my great grandfather, grandfather my father all my uncles and cousins etc etc it was started by Dan Higgins around 1956 then his 3 sons Pat, Michael and Bernard took over and grew the company into the largest family owned contracting company in NZ… My father worked there for nearly 30yrs it was just like 1 big family…. I done a heavy diesel apprenticeship there in my teens (during the early 90,s) and they are some of the happiest times of my life….. I believe they sold the contractor side of it and only own the concrete side now…. They were always helping out in the community, they also really looked after their employees the Higgins are a great family with good morals, great values and were very fair to all who worked for them and to all they worked for….
On the slang issue... I ran into a fit young American couple at one of the glaciers on the west coast of the south island (Fox or Franz... it was 18 or so years ago I can't remember which one it was)
Whilst they were in the north island, they'd been at a restaurant. The waiter had taken their orders, asked if that was all. They said yes and he said "sweet as" before heading back to the kitchen.
Well, between the accent of that particular area of New Zealand (yes we have regional differences) and where they were from in the US, it sounded to them like he'd said "sweet ass".
So they called the manager to complain, and had explained to them what the waiter had said and meant... this wasnt the first time the restaurant had run into this issue.
They picked up the saying and now used it quite often.
Your smile is contagious!😁 You brighten any day, and whilst l don't totally agree with everything you said, it's a good way of explaining us as Kiwis, to non- Kiwis. You settings are always tasteful too. Hey - you're like an ambassador for NZ!💕🇳🇿
Nice video on the differences between NZ and the US! Your Māori pronunciation is very good! Just a tip to help pronounce Taupo correctly it’s like saying “Toe-paw” :) I love your videos and perspective on our country it’s so nice that you and your family enjoy being here
I wore shorts to school every day until I was 17. The school uniform didn't allow long pants. And now living on a boat in the Bay of Islands I wear shorts every day when I go ashore.
That's amazing. I'd freeze but love the idea of never having to wear long pants.
AISURU.TOKYO/kawaii 💞
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TH-cam: This is fine
Someone: Says "heck"
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Same here👍🏾👍🏾 Winter or summer we wore shorts all year round, so long as my feet were warm I was warm….
"Dude... Its like wake up its terrible"
I now pronounce you an honorary kiwi.
Sooo funny listening to chantell and the kids change to kiwis
Thanks for all the smiles whanau xx
A white American who has been here for a year or two is considered Kiwi. However Pacific Islanders and Asians some who have been in New Zealand for multiple generations or sine the 1800's still are nor viewed as true New Zealanders.
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TH-cam: This is fine
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@@tomhu1745 I disagree. Pasifika and Asian New Zealanders make up a really important and integral part of Aotearoa. I honestly cant imagine Auckland without these two major cultures.
@@tomhu1745 Whoa... I'm Pasifika 2nd generation to NZ and I've NEVER felt I'm NOT a Kiwi!
OMG, I so get it. I am so over the US. I am praying to get out of here next year. After travel and living abroad, my attitude changed years ago. Thank You for all the great videos and for showing your girls the world !! My mom was so like you, although we didn't travel as extensively as you're blessed to have done, still, I got the message !!
Auckland does indeed have the highest per capita boat ownership in the world, as I'm sure you'll have suspected from your time there, which has earned it the nickname "City of Sails".
The only venomous spider in NZ is a katipo, which lives exclusively on driftwood or nearby dead wood (be careful if there's an outhouse near a beach). Some people say that whitetails are venomous, but that's just a myth; they merely have bacteria on their fangs which makes bites prone to infection if not thoroughly cleaned.
Kiwis do like being helpful to everyone, but we especially like being helpful to visitors. It's partially an empathetic desire to help people whose unfamiliarity with the area gives them a greater need, but also partially because we're mildly obcessed with obtaining the world's recognition and approval, so we go an extra mile for visitors on top of the several that we'd already go for anyone else.
Shorts regardless of season are such a thing in NZ that when I was watching a news broadcast about one of Florida hurricanes a few years back, I recognised some Kiwis instantly because they were walking around in shorts while many were getting ready to flee. The reporter was shocked and approached them to enquire (probably questioning their sanity, lol), and sure enough their accent immediately gave away that they were Kiwis. Unsurprisingly, they were on their way back from stocking up at the liquor store, and had trapsed around the city to find one that was still open (stores don't typically close for hurricanes in NZ, so you can't blame them for trying). When asked about their attire and if they were worried about the hurricane given they were dressed more for the beach (the palm trees were already bending in the background), they said "Yeah nah, she's a bit mild, eh? We're from Wellington so this just another afternoon out for us." The look of terror on the reporter's face was absolutely hilarious.
Unfortunately the Katipo is no longer the only venomous spider in New Zealand. There are some small colonies of redbacks in places that I've heard of.
We have higher voltage here in New Zealand - 230/240volts. America is like 110 volts. So our power outlets have the switch for safety, you can buy safety caps that fit into the switches to keep curious toddlers safe.
You can electrocute yourself if you don’t treat our switches with respect. Also if they are damaged plz get them replaced ASAP to keep yourself safe.
We like to celebrate a mid winter Christmas in June, just for the fun of it. It’s the only way we get to experience what it’s like to have a Northern Hemisphere Christmas
We live in the Far North, it does get chilly in the winter, but l also grow tropical fruit etc here. Summers are amazing
Higgins is like a roading / general construction private company. They aren't paid to help random people in trouble if you run out of petrol along the road. There are paid for road side assistance services like the Automobile Association (just called the AA) and some car insurance provide this as pre to their cover like in other places. You just got lucky a friendly guy who worked for them who helped you out.
Back in the day they were called
“D Higgins and sons” then sometime in the 80,s they went to “Higgins contractors” and it was a great place to work, The company was started in 1956 by Dan Higgins in Palmerston North then later on his 3 sons Pat, Michael and Bernard took over and made it the largest family owned contracting company throughout New Zealand…. Nowadays they’ve sold off the contacting side of the company (to Flechters I believe) but have kept the concrete side of it…. My whole family worked there, at one time there was over 10 of us there at the same time👍🏾 my father worked there going on 30yrs I done a heavy diesel apprenticeship there as well, the Higgins family are a great family who have great morals and values and who also have done a lot for their community, it was like one big family everyone got along great together the 3 brothers treated everyone the same and with respect they would mingle with their workers and would never ask or expect you to do anything they hadn’t done or wouldn’t do themselves…. I miss Higgins so much!! Out of every place I’ve worked Higgins is and always will be the best…. I could go on all night about how great they used to be and how family oriented it was!! They honestly cared for every employee and their families they had, you weren’t just a number you felt valued…. Oh and the mid year and end of year parties were the best we’d also have inter- social club challenges between other Higgins social clubs from different cities and towns, they would also put on kids days for employees children…. There were also so many workers there that had done 20 to 30+ years service with the company kind of gives you an idea of the place…
Heat pumps are for cooling as well. They are energy efficient because of the coolant is extremely cold. Despite the name they do heating and cooling.
The power outlet having a switch is a safety thing. New Zealand power outlets are around 240 volts, more than twice the voltage of the American 110 volts. This is why Electric kettles are a big thing in NZ (Aust & the UK), whilst they are almost non-existent in North America
Hi Glen, that’s interesting. ☕️ is definitely popular here :-) We just learned some homes here are starting to use outlets without a switch.
electric kettles are very much in use in US, Amazon sells its own model now.
@@mirka only problem it takes 7 minutes to boil!
@@gromit9322 you got the wrong brand. Swilling is great.
@@heythave Whichever brand you buy, your 110v kettle will never match even the crappiest 240v brand in speed. Just impossible. Kettles boil a lot quicker outside of North America, cause we didn't go with crappy 110 like you guys did.
I love this family and this lady's honesty haha I'm so glad I come across their channel!
I’m so glad you found us! I hope you enjoy many of our videos!
You hit it pretty well as it is Chantal, Not bad lol. The only thing is, I believe New Zealand now has its own dictionary now, because it has its l own language. Great listening . . . Kiwi from Virginia.
Interesting and informative. FYI. ACC covers all persons in NZ for an accident. There are basically three types of benefit - (1) all medical costs including hospital and rehab. (2) all costs associated with rehab - such as hand rails in bathrooms, taxis to work, crutches wheel chairs etc (3) Income compensation at 80% of last 12 months average income. Tourists only get (1) and perhaps some items in (2). There is no time limit on ACC - if it takes 5 years so be it. Does not cover search and rescue if lost in mountains etc - Police cover that and it also is free to lost person. Obviously covers any car crash. But ACC only covers accidents - not things like food poisoning, or illnesses. (That is covered by the hospital sustem, which is also free, if severe). Obviously alot more - but thats the general idea. Cheers
I remember a few years ago, a prisoner escaped from jail, and jumped off a wall and broke his leg. ACC covered his costs and also paid him a lump sum as compensation. A lot of ACC costs are covered in your car tax, and employers also pay a levy towards ACC. One of its great benefits is it removes the culture of suing, so businesses can do some of the more extreme activities like the adventure industry does. It means people are made aware of any risks, and take responsibility for participating. They make their own decisions about taking part. In other words, they accept that there might be a risk involved. But....a business can be sued if it has proven to be negligent or broken safety rules, but that action is usually done by the authorities.
The ACC scheme has been running since the mid-1970s. When the scheme was introduced, it took away the right to sue in the courts for injuries covered by the scheme. However, if your injury isn’t covered by ACC and was caused by someone else’s actions, you can sue them in court for compensation (“damages”).
Also, when the ACC system was introduced, we lost the right to sue for injury or death in NZ. ACC (a Govt Dept) pays out on a no fault basis. If you are injured and need rehab, you get it.
If you need to take time off work for injuries to heal... you get 80% of your normal pay while you recover.
This is paid for from taxation.
That was a nice analogy between these two countries i can not wait to move to New Zealand
I'm a Maori New Zealander, and I love hearing the difference between any country, but for some reason, its super interesting when its an American comparing to NZ.
She's not American.
@@kayflip2233 She's north-american, they've lived in both the US and Canada, she even said at the start that this was more of a comparison between North America and NZ.
@@MagentaDinosaurs North America isn't a country. Guatemala, Trinidad and Greenland are part of the continent of North America, you're saying she's speaking for those countries too? Living in the US isn't the same as growing up in the US and speaking for the US as an American citizen. Anyone can live anywhere temporarily, doesn't make them qualified to speak for people who actually grew up in the country.
I'm here in NZ , used to live in Vermont, some things I noticed was:
At any road works ( with people working ) in the USA , the state police are always present.
There is a call for that to happen here.
Same problem with drugs and homeless, only now do I see people with homeless signs being held in their hands.
I found people in Vermont to be polite , say please and thank you , just the way I was brought up.
My girlfriend said I spoke to fast and that I had to speak slower.
At high school most of the textbooks were from the USA.
In the English language ( as a subject ), American spelling of words was acceptable.
The gas station you are talking about is the BP from just out of Napier and before the turnoff to go to Taupo. It was on the news when there was a fire there. Normally if there is a breakdown someone will stop and check if you are alright and they might be able to help. My cousin lives near there and he's helped a few people with breakdowns. He doesn't expect anything and it usually isn't much of a problem.
That’s the one yeah! It’s a beautiful drive to Taupo and now we know how important it is to fill up first :-) We’re planning to drive through the area again to visit Gizzy and follow the East Cape loop to Whakatane. Just waiting for things to open up again in Auckland to head north.
I have run out of gas on the "Gentle Annie" highway (Taihape-Napier Hwy), and yep a local cow cocky came by and gave us enough gas to make the next gas station . .saved me from a brow beating from hell (wife had asked before we set out if we needed gas XD) . .thank you again mate :-))
I'M so glad your enjoying our country, Im proud to be a Kiwi!!! love your videos!
You should definitely be proud to be Kiwi. You guys have an amazing country with some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet.
In Auckland we have a 'motorway'. And this has up to four lanes on either side. A Highway, is more like a one to two lane road that is fairly straight and found more so out of Auckland. Auckland is the most populated city in NZ, and has cities within it. We have over 1.5million in Auckland.
Yeah and Tauranga and Christchurch have a highway too but the rest of the country is one lane roads.
she just told japan to wake up haha love it.
Heat pumps are reverse cycle air conditioning.you use them for heat in winter and cool airconditioning in summer
Really enjoyed this video! Thanks! it made me feel proud to be a Kiwi. I do love the U.S, but I love the Kiwi attitude too, long may it continue. The cost of living is very high in my opinion, and we have many taxes to pay for all those services. But still, it's one if the best places to be in the world, as we go through this crazy period of history. We are fortunate and blessed. And grateful! 🙏 Thanks again for the kind and uplifting words. 😍
I grew up in the Far North and when I do manage to go back I generally live in shorts, jandals and t-shirt. Warm weather and just feel so much more relaxed.
Nice! The winterless North is how I heard it described. Sounds wonderful!
Dual flush toilets is an Australian idea. Every home in Australia has them.
Australia also has power point switches.
Dual flush is a Japanese idea both NZ and Aussie just adopted it. And we both basically share the same electrical code.
But have you got a functional space rocket yet ? :p
Damn Aussies always trying to steal New Zealand’s ideas and inventions from Pavlova to Russell Crowe to Split Enz🤣🤣 now you want dual flush toilets and switched hot-points!! Ok so now I need to be honest😉😉 I’ve lived here in Australia since 1996 and I can’t remember dual flush toilets in New Zealand but I can always remember them here in Australia👍🏾👍🏾
That was a cool description of home. Been living here in the U.S for 30 + yrs, can't wait to move back. You're right about the weather thing, I'm gonna have to re-acclimate to it, as it's Summer all yr round in Cali, I miss the rain and cleanliness of NZ, the relaxed attitude too~!!!
Wow all electic cars by 2023? Nice I just love how environmentally focused they are. Awesome
I made a mistake. The goal is by 2032. They’re definitely very environmentally conscious.
The heat pumps are also air conditioners. We have a wet back log burner but also installed a heatpump mainly to use it for the summer as air conditioner for cooling.
Yeah I never heard of it called a heat pump until we got here to NZ
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders not sure how and why it would be called a heat pump as it is obviously not just a heating appliance. Maybe it should be simply called cool heat
@@mattieclan8957 A heat-pump simply transfers heat from a colder area to a hotter area - the direction of transfer will determine whether you say it heats or cools. I think the term heat-pump makes a lot of sense (especially if your climate affords both cooling and heating).
As a Kiwi that lives in New York and can't justify coming home (with the wife) - I think you did a brilliant job on this video. Moving to a different county always has its it minor/major things that will have it own set of intrigue.
Thanks! It’s not an easy time to come back home anyway. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I remember when we were up in the northern part of New Zealand, And I was surprised to see that 4 Square close at 5pm..good info
I bet you were surprised. The worst is if you want meet pies and they close at 3pm. This happened to us all the time in Rotorua. You guys missing Chipotle or any other yet?
Countdown has only recently phased out plastic bags for groceries. Most grocery stores have fabric or paper bags or cardboard boxes now...but lots of other stores still have plastic bags. Plastic plates, cups and cutlery are still available and widely used in NZ, though.
You would be shocked though if you went to the United States. People leave the grocery stores with SO many plastic bags. They automatically bag them in plastic and you don’t pay for bags so no incentive for people to bring their own. Unless you shop at stores like Whole Foods.
We struggled when we were in Chicago... there was just nowhere to go to the toilet! we had to go to macdonalds and buy something and get a key from a guard standing outside the door! that was a real eye opener!
That’s exactly it and forget about it in France. The public bathrooms there are so unclean you have to go buy a coffee somewhere just to let the kids go use the bathroom.
Brussels is the same,looked everywhere for a public loo,had to go into a Spanish restaurant and order a meal,just so I could use their toilet.
as a man I just piss on a tree or a dumpster many of time. I realize it's not exactly feasible for women to do that. Also I've been in many under developed parts of the world. In smaller towns exist a toilet for women. The men are expected to just go piss on a tree. seriously.. all us guys just go piss over their.. we're sapose too?? yes.. okay..
For the great walks, how did you organize it? Pn your own or did you hire someone? We are new to NZ and we have done all sorts of short hikes never anything like a great walk though.
So since you and your family have been stuck in New Zealand a lot longer than intended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chantelle, have you thought of making your stay here permanent because all of you appear to like living here:)?
Yes there are toilets even at national parks and tourist destinations, usually long drops from my experience, and yes so far I have found toilet paper, but soap not so much. There is usually a tap with cold water, but even before covid I always carried hand sanitiser. Cleanliness of the facilities really depends on who has been there before you, but is generally OK.
You make us sound so cool.
Cool as!! 😎
Are au/nz plug So you can turn the are off to the switch before removing the plug safely that's what we were talking primary school
That's good to know. I never turn it off before unplugging things. I've been doing it wrong this whole time. 😂😂
The insert detailing the sale of petrol cars was 2032 not 2023, but that is just the sale of new vehicles, and the average age of cars in NZ is 10+ years old, so even then large numbers of petrol cars will be on the roads for a time.
Kiwi living in the USA, bummed when in Wellington the shops close at 5 pm! The capital city! Bars and restaurants is where to go after five. Forget shopping!
Haha good point.
I'd love to visit! The friendly factor of the Kiwis sounds like how the Turks are. :)
Hi Angela! You’ll love it here. You’re right, the hospitality of Turkey and the former Ottoman region is amazing.
I worked in a load of schools in Canterbury, many in rural areas, and the kids took their shoes off at the classroom door and sat in the classroom barefoot or in their socks, and because many people work in agriculture, forestry, construction, or another dirty environment stores have signs outside asking patrons to remove dirty footwear before entry. Hence seeing adults walking around the supermarket in their socks.
Really interesting feedback and very observant to make points on what things to chat about on your channel. Just love the content that you bring the audience to keep them engaged as it is not very often that I watch programs that just has someone ranting on an on :) you do an excellent job on keeping people interested so well done. The power switch at the wall is a way to turn all appliances off connected to that switch which helps you save money on your power bill and also keeps you from being electrocuted when connecting other electrical appliances to it. Best to have that switch turned off for safety reasons. There have been instances when someone connects a lamp or a kettle while the switch is on and you sometimes see a spark between the prongs when pushed into the power .... that is dangerous. You have a wonderful family who I'm sure your subscribers totally enjoy. Tiler is doing a great job behind the scenes and should be proud of all you guys as a family and as up and coming movie stars :). God bless & thank you all for your input xx
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I don't think State Highway 1 has any one-lane bridges...
If the power outlets are switched off, and your device is still plugged in, it will stop a power surge and protect your device. If the plugged in and switched on... then the device is fried. Also, most modern devices still use power (standby mode) when switched off. ie, TV, Computer, Your microwave... Switching off at the wall as well, will save power. You also have to remember NZ is 230-240 Volts @ 50 Hertz, twice as much as the US 110-120v 60 Hertz.
Contrary to the US, the switch is down which means it is “ON”. A lot of New Zealand power outlet switches have a red mark on them it indicates the power is on.
the switch allows you to turn an appliance off, without removing the plug from the wall.
@@colonelfustercluck486 I know...
The power point thing is mainly for 2 reasons, one is to save energy as a small amount of electricity is used if an appliance is plugged in but not turned on, turning it off at the point is also a safety thing, young children playing with an appliance or should someone spill liquid on it. It doesn't stop all accidents but it would many.
That makes sense.
Uniforms were for more people that could not afford good clothes but if everyone wore the same clothes they would not be judged by what they wear . I grow up in Wellington and had uniforms for most of my schools from 12 yrs onward
Chantal, so true about the insulation and heating thing. When I visited relatives in Wellington several years ago, I literally froze my butt off trying to go to the bathroom at night because it’s not heated and in a far off room. I had to really think twice whether I really needed to go or just wait until morning. It was in July and their winter. The whole place smelled of burnt wood because everybody was burning logs to keep warm.
That’s exactly it. I remember as a child experiencing this at my aunts house in Switzerland too. They’d only hear the one living room/kitchen area and the rest of the house was freezing cold.
The plug socket switch thing is mostly in older houses. Our house that was built 14 years ago does not have switches by the power points
That’s interesting. So the trend is moving away from switches?
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders I would believe so yes. I work with electricians and have been told that when you unplug something from a socket without a switch something on the inside automatically switches off the electricity current. With older homes that was not a thing so you had to do it manually.
Switched sockets are mandatory under NZ and Australian electrical regulation AS/NZS 3000. Older houses sometimes have unswitched sockets, but this is unusual. Newer sockets can include an internal switch, but most just use the standard external physical switch. This is a safety precaution, as 220/240V is much more dangerous than US 110V, and being able to physically turn off a plug means it's more difficult for anyone (for example a child) to accidentally electrocute themselves. Sockets also include extra safety precautions like a physical lockout until the ground pin has been inserted, if present (which is why the bottom ground pin on plugs is longer, and the two upper pins typically include strips of insulation to cover the metal base of these pins until the ground pin is fully inserted). Plugs themselves sometimes also include a physical fuse. This is part of our historical ties with the UK, which has always had extremely cautious domestic electricity regulations.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders I have a new house and it has switches and double glazing and heat pump which also is a cooler, does both, and you can choose the temperature.
These things you said do differ in different parts of nz.
Thanks for the channel.
Oh hi from Mount Maunganui/ Papamoa beach/ Tauranga. 😊
You have a lovely family too. 🌺
I remember when working in an hotel at Waitomo Caves back in 1978 when speaking with a woman from Texas, she told me how surprised she was with everyone saying ‘I reckon’. She said in the US, only Texans say ‘I reckon’. LOL
Loved this one, when saying Maori, say it like when cheese goes bad = Moldy 👍
So you'd combine it by removing the dy and replacing it with ri? I'll have to practice this one.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders it takes a long time to learn how to roll the r but if if just say moldy fast no one can tell the difference. 😁
Nah just say how you like pronounce how you spell it
Incorrect its mao ri
Started to follow you guys. Been a joy to watch even us kiwis can learn from you guys thank you so much for sharing. Will keep following
Thanks so much! We have so many beautiful videos of NZ and can't wait to share them all with everyone to learn and see the beauty NZ has to offer.
our slushies are frozen cokes and fantas from mcdonalds lol
Haha 😂 one of the girls friends was saying the other day that she likes them so much she orders two Frozen cokes each time! We should try one …
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders the only time you see slushies is around summer time at festivals...
oh and carnivals
For future reference, avoid generalizations and emphasize that this is your Florida experience. Because I live on the US-Mexico border, southwest Texas and it’s so different. Every state is super different, in fact it feels like culture shock every time I go somewhere in the US because it’s massive. But same with the NZ experiences, my hubby is Kiwi, it’s always better to specify the area because not every Kiwi town is the same. I love your channel btw, I think it would be great if you did a more nuanced comparison… differences that no one talks about would be super refreshing!
America is basically countries within a country, devided and living in their bubbles so your kinda right, it's hard to compare the two countries but Chantal is correct in the many downfalls/cons America has as opposed to nz
Great idea! We spent a couple months in Texas in 2019 and it’s very different from Florida where we lived a few years. Central Market, for example is amazing! Having visited at least half of the states from California to Maine, there a few things that are easy to generalise compared to NZ like healthcare, plastic usage and slushes :-) Overall we love the uniqueness of both countries. Where in NZ is your husband from? We’re currently in the Marlborough region and loving it.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders totally did not expect a reply, but thanks for doing so :). Were you mostly in central Texas (Dallas/Houston/Austin are central) ? Even that is like a different world to me as an El Pasoan. In my city everyone speaks Spanish and English and our population is 90% Mexican American which is definitely nothing like most of the US for sure. Since that Mexican culture permeates everywhere, people from central TX call El Paso northern Mexico lol. Back to your comment, of course there will always be easy things to generalize, but having been following your NZ journey for a while and watching the lives too, it seems a few things have been repeated in the comparisons. And I would just love to hear your other thoughts since I know you’re so well traveled. But I understand if keeping things lighthearted is the goal. I respect that! My hubby grew up on Waiheke Island and then spent the latter half of his life in the coromandel. I studied abroad in NZ in Auckland, so my NZ experiences are really Auckland based. Maybe it’s time the hubs and I make a video called El Paso vs The Coromandel Peninsula haha.
@@sabrinamiles5699 do these Mexican Americans vote ? It is as easy to vote as it is in NZ ?
@@barrynichols2846 When American use the hyphen then American, so Mexican Americans, Polish American, Irish-American etc, it indicates they are a full citizen, so they can vote but come from an ethic minority.
Regarding voting, Americans generally and more so for minorities have low turn out. 2020 was record turnout for 60, 70 years and it was just 66%. NZ lowest general election turnout I think hasn't been below about 75%.. It hard to vote in the US. the registration process is complex in a lot of places (particularly republican controlled states), voting day day normal work days (usually a Tuesday) never on weekends or public holiday - they often require voters to go to specific polling booths, which often involves waiting hours upon hours in line to vote.
Some states have mail in ballots (mainly the Democratic controlled ones like Oregon and California) and due covid this was expanded a lot hence why they had a record turnout. It why the Republican have been working since 2020 in massively curtailing mail in ballots.
Finally the detailed part of actually filling in a voting ballot is much more complex in the US than in NZ. We have the party vote, then the local mp and maybe one or 2 referendum questions.
American voting papers routinely will have 50 different voting positions and referendum questions. American often will vote for the president, then maybe their state's federal senator, then the federal congress person, the their local state senator, local state representative, then local county representative, then local mayoral race, local city councillor/commissar, judges, state attorney,.district attorney, insurance commissar, sheriff and/or police commissar, school board member . on and on and on. I lived in California and there will be on average 20 to 30 ballot question (so like NZ referendum questions) including on some very obscurely worded administrative decisions. Image the NZ DHB voting papers (which have low voter returns in NZ) times 100 in complexity. Without massive amount of research and time (its not unusual for a voter to send 40 minutes in a booth physically filling in the forms). You image if voting was like the worst type of bureaucratic form filling you can image then times that by 3. A lot of american don't have the ability to research, let alone the time to be bothered going into the minute details of every candidate selection - so just don't bother.
I would visit new Zealand 🇳🇿
You’ll love it here!
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders the store hours in New Zealand 🇳🇿 must be different from the store hours in the United States
This was amazing omg
Thanks! ❤️
Funny, I spent 2 years in the USA growing up. I was amazed when there that there were different flavors of Fanta, not just orange. We didn't have Halloween and candy corn or thanksgiving in NZ or, Dr Pepper or Milk duds. All things I missed or craved when I came back home oddly enough - Twinkie's and white castle burgers. I don't like sweet food so it was amusing how you want things you can't have I also picked up a US accent because it was easier to go into a store and ask for something with a US accent when in a hurry and I did not want to be asked where I was from. Got teased at school for my pronunciation of tomatoes or saying gas instead of petrol. There are lots of things I remember - including coming home listening to the "weird" kiwi accent arriving at the airport was hilarious after being away for a long time. Because I travelled a lot around the states and Canada, I also recognized accents/dialects from different states. So when people visited New Zealand from the America/Canada and I picked up if they were from the South, or Canadian, they would be shocked that I knew that and asked. I lived in Sanibel Florida for 3 months and LOVED it. Want to go back. I can understand the perspective in your video having lived in the US. Nicely done.
This was great! What did you do about your American car? Was it an adjustment driving on the opposite side of the road?
Rich uppity people, usually are called, stiff upper lips, or toffee nose. But I am Maori and never met a rich person in nz who are a snob. They been nice to me. Good hearted people.
Plugs,Sockets, even in my grandparents day plugs all had switches.
Switches on power points are to stop power surges burning out any appliances
For us it’s very unique as we didn’t know they existed. Growing up we used plastic inserts to protect kids from getting shocked. During storms we unplug devices especially the TV and computers.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders you should switch off all your appliances at night time or when going out incase of power cut or surges but not everyone does
OMG such a fun and innovating video/tutorial. Your comment about the plastic bags was poignant. I wrote so many letters to the powers that be about getting rid of horrid plastic bags. Bag in the 80s I remember the advent of the introduction of single use plastic bags….we thought we were ‘the bees knees’….ha if we only knew…..Great video. I love your US Galpal too….shes a treat to watch and the both of you together are a nice duo. Keep up the amazing work…..we So need this right now. BB
Thanks for the nice feedback. I was jus talking to Tara tonight. Planning our next meet up. 🙌🤩
For the plastic…I know one day we’ll all wake up to the fact that we only have one world and need to take care of it.
Autumn is March, April, May, Winter is June, July, August, Spring is September, October, November Summer is December, January, February. Same for Australia.
Is there a one way bridge on State highway 1. ? I haven't driven it for years but I can't recall one between Auckland and Wellington.
Not sure about the North Island but certainly on the South Island.
Kia ora harry🙋didn't see you at the prem? But your right there's no 1way bridges on state hwy 1, not that I know of, have a gr8 day bro
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders There used to be a very long one way bridge at the top of the South Island, coming from Picton but they got rid of it.
You have probably seen more of NZ than I have but I find it hard to believe in a one way bridge on SH1. I have driven all over NZ, except the West Coast and Fjordland. Not unless they had some temporary one way bridges after the Kaikoura earthquake?
In over 30 years driving in NZ i have driven the whole of state highway 1 from Cape Reinga to the Bluff. I admit very few times in the South Island. Probably only 3 times past Christchurch, and only once South of Dunedin.
We have 4 lane "highways", ie two each way in NZ. In and out of Auckland. 6-8 lanes in Auckland. That goes all the way to Hamilton. And South of Hamilton.
In and out of Wellington City. They are extending now.
Tauranga Eastern Link.
They have them in Christchurch.
So much of this was only built in the last 10 years.
The spider is the katipo which is endangered. We also have redbacks from Auz I believe, whitetails are also something to look out for
hv a nice time at Newzaland . ...,try to visit Egypt ,Lebanon . . ... guess u 'll be liking those countries . . ...
Hi! We’re planning to visit Egypt 🇪🇬 in January and Lebanon 🇱🇧 soon thereafter! Any suggestions? We can’t wait to visit :-)
Was way more relaxed back in the day
It looks like you're videoing whilst driving around the Eastbourne bays? I lived my teen years in Lowry Bay.
Heat pumps are used for cold air aswell.
NZ, Growing up without Bears :-)
Or snakes...
Fantastic positivity in this video! The power switches are because our power has about TWICE the voltage than in the US. Thus, in rare occasions, there might be a potentially electrocuting flash if you pull a plug straight out. I've never had one, but I've seen the scorched results!
Im an NZer, great complements thank you. I think the reason for uniforms is either elitism in some schools but by far the majority it came from trying to keep all the kids equal. Although the uniforms aren't free they are reasonably low priced and can be warn everyday without any competition for brands as the kids are very brand focused these days. PS we were told that it was unbelievable that NZ closed at 5pm and closed over the weekends so we got longer shopping hours. All it really did was reduce family time for a large amount of the population and damaged many social activities such as sports etc. Many years later I went to Europe and discovered many areas closed early or closed over the weekend etc, NZ wasn't a boring dead place at all, we just didn't have the confidence and wherewithal to stand up to the BS.
..the spider is a Katipo ..they live around driftwood and grass at the beach
Power is different voltage in Australia and New Zealand eg 240v vs 110v. More dangerous but higher powered. Australia has switches on their power and the same shape prongs on the cord too.
That’s good to know. I’m now mindful about turning off the switches.
I live in Napier and my cousin lives in the house almost right next to the gas Station that caught on fire
Oh wow so you know exactly what I’m taking about.
The moment you said “big big difference”, I guessed it would be healthcare. :(
It’s ACC! Accident Compensation Corporation.
Oh man, I’d forgotten about all the individual plastic packaging in Japan. Vote out the current politicians pls!!!
I’m surprised you have a hard time with the opposite seasons; I adjusted quickly when I lived in Japan. Maybe it’s because so much media comes from the northern hemisphere that even when I didn’t experience northern hemisphere seasons, I still heard about them a lot.
Re slang: I’m still proud of the fact that we have vaccine buses called Shot Bro and Shot Cuzz.
I’d forgotten that Cindy brought in those requirements for landlords. Thx Cindy.
It is compulsory to have bathrooms at every parks and every town and city. And city council must clean and provide toilet paper and the usual sanitation products.
It’s really nice. Definitely not the norm in many countries.
The language is changing and through social media, being Americanised. Many younger people are calling toilets, 'bathrooms', as if toilet is a dirty word.
The power switch is a safety measure
Long straight roads may cause trance in people,auto mode.
We use to have mufty days, no school uniform day omg! We all look like gang members...lol
Students all become one when in uniform no discrimination, it was never meant to be a fashion statement...😂, yes some uniforms are ugly...lol my daughter's will tell you that...hehe!😞 but proud to be worn I'm sure😟...hehe! Love your generalization of both countries, very nteresting, take care guys, hopefully join for the live 2mrw👍
@@tiff112 hahah! Bro the same, Mt Albert grammer...lol
@@tiff112 brings back memories...lol have a gr8 bro👍
At my son's high school , the mufti day donation goes to a specific charity
When I was at high school mufti used to cost 50c, any idea what it cost today??
@@MFFMPN gold coin donation🙋
Alot of the Gull petrol stations have Slushy machines.
That’s good to know. We’ll look out for one and get the girls to post a story about it.
Such fun to find out how we NZers are seen, I live in Northland =-my jersies (sweaters / jumpers ) are over 20 years old because sadly I never get to wear them.
Why? It still gets cold up there no?
School uniforms have only become a thing in the last 20 years. The original idea behind them was to make everyone equal (no rich or poor kids when your all dressed the same) and also reduce burden on budgets etc with having to have lots of good clothes to wear to school. All you need is maybe 2 sets of pants and shirts (although you can get by with 1 pair if you have too.)
🤔🤔 my parents went through school in the 60,s and in all their school photos everyone was in uniform!! I went through intermediate and high school in the 80,s and 90,s and school uniforms were compulsory then…. Or are you talking about primary schools?? Because primary schools never wore a uniform unless it was a private school that catered for all years from primary all the way up to high school then the primary students wore uniforms
This is a superb video explaining the difference between the two countries. I am an American now living in Florida but Have lived in NZ for 6 months 15 yrs ago. We lived in Christchurch but has visited some places in North Isl. On South Isl. we have driven just about everywhere. Everything you said is true based on my experience. But you forgot one thing about a decent cup of Tea.
It is nearly impossible in America- but in NZ just about anywhere you can get decent cup of Tea. American just don't know how to prepare Tea. NZ people are best I have encountered - I have several incident but too long to write.
Oh that’s funny that at you say that about the tea. Because I don’t drink it too much I didn’t notice. Definitely if it’s anything like coffee it would be the same experience for tea in the US 😂😂
They do have slushies at most stores
Nice video. I think the stores close early because there are very few people there outside of big cities not because of work-life balance. So you might have very few customers if your store is open late, it’s not worth it.
Strangely growing up in nz i don't remember any primary schools having a uniform except private schools. I got my first uniform at age 13.vi agree they are generally ugly, but one style that would suit everyone is a hard thing to achieve
That choice was made by the individual school boards and community.
Spot on👍🏾👍🏾 100%… I never wore a uniform until I hit intermediate and high school yet private schools wore uniforms from primary to high school
When you come into towns from the country we take are muddy and dirty shoes thou most likely gumboots off so we don't bring dirt into the store and no one will take the boots that would just be rude
This is hilarious my sister in law is visiting from Australia and was shocked at how good the coffee here in no is. And you literally showed our coffee cart here in Blenheim 😂. searched up top 10 differences in nz to show her that our coffee is pretty good 😂😂😂
Oh that’s really funny. I miss my NZ coffees SO much!!
I live in San Diego and wear shorts and sandals all year round. BTW: If you looking for great sandals get Finn Comfort.
NZ has more boats per capita,than any other country.
Kiwis love hot pools, rugby balls, McDonald’s,snapper schools, world peace, woolly fleece, Ronald and raising beasts. Chilly bins, cricket wins, fast skis, golf tees, silver ferns, kauri trees, Kiwi Burger that’s our tucker
OH, I didnt know we cant have petrol cars in two years! I just bought one!
I meant 2030 😂😂You're good as gold (as they say here)
What these comparison videos show is how strange North Americans are.
😂😂 I thought about how I call the WC's bathrooms and I'm wondering if it's a Canadian thing. In the US they mainly call them restrooms.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders because mostly you go in there to rest and bathe😉.
NZ houses have separate bathrooms and toilets to save confusion.Ok
One lane bridges because they get destroyed by weather events or earthquakes frequently hence cheaper and quicker to replace.
I never heard this perspective. Also there’s not as many cars so it’s doable and no long wait times to cross.
Choice, vid.....
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very interesting.....the differences.i enjoyed watching the video.actually watched twice lol.
That's great! I hope I didn't talk too fast if you had to watch it twice.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders no....you didnt talk too fast....i got everything first time.i just enjoyed the video so i repeated.
Pak 'n' Save would give Wal-Mart a red hot go for weirdest customers
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Lol i find it funny where you’re saying that we wear shorts and jandals all year round even in the winter lol and as im watching this, it’s winter here and im wearing shorts and jandals lol😂
No way!!! I thought you were going to say that you are all bundled up with longjohns and a warm sweater. I told you. You’re definitely a Kiwi. 😂😂