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LANGUAGE English is spoken throughout New Zealand, however there are many local acronyms and phrases that may confuse foreign visitors. Phrases in NZ tend to differ from those across the ditch in Australia. Both English and Maori are PAGE 3 official languages. Population | Time | Visas History COMMON PHRASES PAGE 4 Rubber: An eraser Language Entree: Entrees on the menu will not be the main course. Entrees are the appetizers; the main courses PAGE 5 will be labeled "mains" Mainland: South Island (if referred to by a south island Climate resident). PAGE 6 EFTPOS: Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale. It The Land means that the business accepts debit and credit cards. Coaster: Resident of West Coast, South Island. Whanau (pronounced faa now) - Family, Relatives, PAGE 7 Close friends. Those you rely on for support. The People Hoon: A hooligan (see a sign on the entrance to a billiards hall) although sometimes used to refer to the PAGE 8 nature of people's driving. "See ya later": Common expression used when leaving. Currency | Credit Cards Does not imply any obligation to meet later Changing Money | Tipping Safety & Crime Kiwi: Relating to New Zealand. The kiwi bird is the New Zealand mascot and anything that is kiwi is very Pakeha: Typically a European New Zealander PAGE 9 New Zealand, be it people or customs. Communications | What to Pack Bathroom: Bathtub / Shower may not have toilet Health & Vaccinations Jersey: Sweater Toilet: Restroom PAGE 10 Shopping | Customs | Etiquette Jumper - Wool sweater Chillybin: Insulated cooler PAGE 11 Togs: A bathing or swimsuit Food & Drinks Get off the grass: Exclamation of disbelief; equivalent to "stop pulling my leg", "get outta here", and "no way" PAGE 12 Jandals: A pair of rubber sandals. 'thongs' Culture & The Arts | Religion Gumboots: Rubber boots Lemonade: 7-Up Metal Road: A country road (usually) with a gravel or shingle surface Mains: The main courses on restaurant menus. The "entree" section will be appetizers. Nappy: Diaper Take Away: Food picked up from a restaurant "take out" Loopy: A Tourist. Common in South Island. Refers to tourists driving around the island in a 'loop' (circular direction). Road Snail: A Camper Van (RV) 4