What do we Kiwi’s say when we feel mentally challenged? Today we’re going to explore some of the more popular phrases such s “you’re doing my head in” and what is meant by it. Enjoy the ride and let’s see if we can “scramble your brains” in the process! PS: The one I should have included today because I was experiencing it myself: Brain Fog…which means operating in a haze 😊 .

 When travelling, one of the more surprising and challenging things we face often involve toilets and how they work. Today we’re going to discuss the different names we use when referring to toilets in general and also some of the expected etiquette around their use here in NZ.

Ok, so by now regular listeners know that when we say “no”, perhaps we mean yes… correct?! Today we’re going to explore the various ways we Kiwi’s use “no” in positive statements, affirmations and even leading questions. Come join the ride – you’ll either “get it” or end up more confused than when you started! Either way, it’ll be educational!

It’s still summer, yay! And what have we Kiwi’s been doing? Today we’re going to chat about what we do while on holiday at home both literally and metaphorically speaking. Come and enjoy fun in the sun, or not, as the case may be 😉

 So, we’ve done Christmas… now we need to gather our energies and focus on the end of year celebrations where most Kiwis get to actually please themselves and socialize with friends and chosen family as they farewell the old year and look forward to the new. Today we’ll explore the way most of us go about this and wish everyone a fabulous break as we take one too.

As the summer gets under way and the temperatures continue to clime Kiwi’s start to get excited about The Perfect Kiwi Xmas… so, what does that mean? As listeners in the northern hemisphere can well imagine, it has nothing to do with snow! Let’s talk about one of our favourite subjects together as we explore how we do Xmas Down Under

The English language has many influences such as French, Italian and even German. In New Zealand, as we continue to grow in our own right, we are developing our own idiosyncrasies and the Maori language is very much part of that. In todays episode we’re going to explore some of the more common words from the Maori language that are now in everyday language here Down Under.

 When in conversation with others, most languages I know have a way of following up and indeed closing the conversation. In today's episode we are going to explore some of the ways Kiwis do this and the context wherein they stand

Originally, the region for wine growing in New Zealand was Marlborough, but things have changed as wine producers and grape growers have discovered the diversity of our typography and the resilience of the grape, consumers alike have discovered the differing regions and what they have to offer by way of the wine they produce. Part of this, and the vehicle that has helped to raise the profile of local wine producers, is the establishment of wineries. Today we’re going to explore the region of North Canterbury and what to expect – cheers and enjoy !

So, earlier this year when we went in to vote for our government, we also had the opportunity to vote on two referendums; one for Legalization of Cannabis for Recreational Use and the other on End of Life Choice. The votes came back – we now have a stronger Labour government, what about the referendums? Today we’ll lightly touch on where to from here and what people think