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

Chatting in the work place… just what do Kiwis like to talk about with their work mates? In today’s episode we’ll “have a yarn” about it and see what we can come up with. So, grab a hot drink, look busy, and let’s settle down for a good gossip 😉.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the

 Does anyone have a “regular” mobile phone these days and what do we prefer? In today’s episode we’ll explore how we Kiwis have embraced smart phones and how this has changed the way we live.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Well, pop down to the dairy and get some! In today’s episode we’re going to explore convenience stores where we’ll drop in to pick up a bottle of milk, loaf of bread and maybe a newspaper.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 Who doesn’t love dairy, right? In today’s episode we’re going to explore some of the most popular flavours of yoghurt you can find in the supermarket and what the general perception of this product is both at home and out.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Yip, Aha, Yeah, Right and Ah… Let’s get to know some more ways we Kiwis like to butcher the English language in the affirmative and make it our own! In today’s episode we’ll explore what these words mean and some of the ways we  like to use them.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

See-ya – catch-ya – what-ya… Today we’re gonna talk all about “ya” and how we Kiwis like to chop up our words and “you” is no exception!  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Australia New Zealand Army Corps – a coming-of-age originating from the First World War. Today we’ll talk about what this means on a cultural level and why we, as a nation, continue to observe it.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast