What is a Sweet Tooth and what does it mean for the average Kiwi? Today we’ll explore the eating and dental habits that are typical in the Land Down Under that help make us what we are – sweet – of course😉!  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 Even if it’s a cup of coffee or soft-drink or can of fizz, tea breaks are all-important at the work-place whether that be in an office or on a building site. Culturally speaking, it’s also an important social past-time for having friends and family “round to yours” without having to feed them dinner 😉 in today’s episode we’ll talk about what to expect and when.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

It’s hunting time… and that means time for the Swan Dry’s and Bush Shirts to come out and to go bush with your mates. The Roar refers to the mating call of deer as they seek mates of their own; another term is Rutting Season which is what male deer, stag do to fight off competitors and claim the female deer, Hine, to themselves. What this means for hunters is it’s time to get that trophy set of antlers and some quality time in the bush with mates of a completely different kind 😉! Today we’ll explore what this activity means on a cultural level and how the general public feels about it.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Religious or not we all enjoy Easter Weekend because it’s an extra day off! Yes, predictable, but we ain’t fighting it 😊. We Kiwis like an extra bit of time off so we can head away and “make the most of it”. In today’s episode we’ll explore just what Easter means to the average Kiwi and what we like to do with it.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Love it or hate it, NZ has had Daylight Savings for as long as I can remember. And about for the same stretch of time there have been people who refuse to believe in it. So, why does it exist and how do Kiwis handle the changing of time?  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Come along with us as we take a cruisy road trip down from Christchurch to Queenstown – it’ll take about 6 hours and you’d better bring an appetite! Queenstown has long been a southern playground for both Kiwis and tourists alike and we locals are making the most of our own Back Yard and seeing what our country has to offer through fresh eyes. Here are some links to my particular favourite stops along the way:  The Somerset Grocer Ashburton:   https://www.somersetgrocer.co.nz/ The Geraldine Cheese Co.:  https://southcanterbury.org.nz/business-listing/talbot-forest-cheese/ Mount Cook Alpine Salmon:  https://alpinesalmon.co.nz/ The Crown:   https://www.thecrownpub.nz/ For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 It’s cold… will someone put another log on the fire? As regular listeners know, while our winters aren’t harsh according to European standards, they can be miserable here in The Land of the Long White Cloud. Today we’ll talk about one of the more popular forms of heating, wood fires, and what’s involved if you want to get one for yourself.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Gardening is good, especially for those who understand that it’s a job that will never be done – it’s all a matter of perspective! In today’s episode we’ll talk about what to expect when visiting your local gardening centre and indeed why people, even those who “don’t garden” go there.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

 OK, straight off – we Kiwis are sun lovers, regular listeners know this already! So, when we say goodbye summer, there is a true note of sadness there, mixed in with a little disappointment. In today’s episode we’ll talk about what it means on a cultural level heading in to the winter months in Aotearoa/The Land of the Long White Cloud – think the name says it all 😉  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast

Pardon the pun, I couldn’t help it! Smoking, as you might gather from the title of this episode, is no longer considered hot in NZ. Today we’ll talk about what it was like growing up, who smokes now and what the future of smoking in the land down under might look like.  For any topic requests and feedback: [email protected] To become a supporter: www.patreon.com/the kiwienglishdownunder’spodcast