The Kiwi English Down Under's Podcast

 As a natural flow-on from the previous episode – no pun intended 😉 – in today’s episode we’re going to have a chat about what sort of vehicles you can expect to see on the streets of Christchurch and the general attitudes that go along with them. So, sit back, relax and enjoy 😊.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

So, part of the joys of vehicular transportation is traffic… what’s it like here in Christchurch and how do we feel about the ways our roads are evolving? In today’s episode we’ll cover some of the hot topics and what you can expect when you finally arrive jet-lagged and climb behind the wheel – hold on, it could be a little bumpy 😉.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 Matariki is the Maori New Year. Otherwise known as the Pleiades Star Cluster, this year its formation will be celebrated on Friday the 2nd July 2021. What’s it all about in the kiwi context and how do we feel about it? Let’s explore together 😊.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 So, much like with most things in Kiwi, there are many ways of expressing a lack of understanding. In today’s episode we’ll explore some of the more common ways we have of saying it which will probably leave you even more confused than when you began – let’s go and see where we end up 😉.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

So, just how on-time is the average kiwi and how much do we care? Is it in fact better to be early rather than late? In today’s episode we’ll explore the import of good time-keeping and the average kiwi’s approach to the way they handle it.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

The world is getting fatter – does that include Kiwis? In today’s episode we’re going to explore the expanding waist-lines of the average Kiwi and perhaps some of the reasons why this is happening and since when.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

As a follow-on from the last episode, today we’re exploring various casual ways of saying thank you and how you can put them into context – enjoy and cheers for joining in 😉.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 In today’s episode we’re going to explore the many applications of the affirmative word “cheers” so that next time you come into contact with a Kiwi you might just be able to keep up!  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 For you regular listeners out there, it’ll be no surprise that housing is a hot topic down here in Aotearoa/The Land of the Long White Cloud. When leading up to elections both local and national politicians discover they have a social conscience and make promises of providing housing for the working poor. The reality, of course, is very different! In today’s episode we’ll outline the two main forms social housing takes in New Zealand and what it’s really like for many who are forced to live there due to low income and the high cost of living.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Known as The Garden City, Christchurch has had more than its fair share of hardships starting with the earthquakes in 2010 then the mosque shootings and now COVID-19 and its implications. In today’s episode we’re going to explore how the average Cantabrian is coping with so many challenges and how this is manifesting in everyday behaviour.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast