I Heart NZ
Chris and Garda live on a beach in New Zealand and like to talk about why they love the place. Find out more at .
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I do heart NZ. I like that it's very very far away. Feijoa cereal and calling flip-flops jandles....
Complain about this postYour presenter's comments regarding her experience in New Zealand are extremely amusing to us, recent emigrants from New Zealand, now living in England. The "six o'clock swill" was ended almost forty years ago, when New Zealand realised the deliterous effects of emptying the liquored up population onto the streets all at the one time. As such, the phenomenon was a historical fact, not present reality, for my generation. Oddly, on our first evening out in England, we heard the bells ringing at the pub all at the same time, and the stories we were told in history class all came flooding back to us. It may not occur at six o'clock, but the effects are the same, and, for us, it was just as archaic as your presenter found New Zealand.
The point is, and your presenter may be astounded by this, New Zealand *has* moved on over the last several decades.
Complain about this postI was a little frustrated to hear the comments that the presenter made re: new Zealand in the 1960s. Then after quick reflection I realised the presenter was speaking of life in the 60s. I hope that any level headed adult of the present day will realise that things may change in 40-odd years, and the huge number of immigrants into NZ each year are testament to that.
Complain about this postI grew up in New Zealand in the the 70s and 80s, and feel very proud of the fact that a huge number of technological advancements occur in NZ, before many other places globally (including UK).
I HEART NEW ZEALAND!!
Yes - I do realize that the author Louise was talking about her experience in the 60's in New Zealand. I did not get to experience the 60's, but I would have loved to inform her most of our pubs and bars now have 4am, 6am or 24 hour licenses. Its a pity she had such a bad memory of New Zealand, as most visitors enjoy the excitement of the wild and natural experiences to be had in abundance - and I wished I could have had a quick conversation with her. I'm sure if she visits to modern day New Zealand her mind would change!
Complain about this postI'm from the UK and have spent 18 months or so in New Zealand over the last few years and have a real affinity for the place.
It's fine by me if occasionally someone doesn't portray New Zealand in the glowing light we have come to expect. Their Loss! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If everyone loved NZ and wanted to migrate then there would be greater risk of scaring to such a beautiful country.
I'm glad to see that here in the UK we have finally caught up with the kiwis and started using EFTPOS !
Complain about this postI too spent the 60's 70's in NZ. Lured there on the promise of being able to ride to school on horses. Our first year in NZ was in Taupo and my father worked at the Wairaki Hydro electric power station so I can understand your presenters views. The 60's in NZ were not what we expected when we left UK.
I must say that NZ is a unique experience like no other, was and still is.
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