Language Differences

One of the official languages of New Zealand is te reo Māori. Drops is an excellent smart phone application resource for learning the basics. The language unit is listed under "te reo Māori."

Commonly used Maori

Meaning	Maori
Hello	Kia Ora
Love	Aroha

Synonyms

Although one of New Zealand's primary languages is English, you will notice that there are some synonyms that are new to you. This table aims to provide those new words to add to your vocabulary.

US English Word	NZ English Word	Pronunciation
BBQ (Barbeque)	Barbie
Beach House	Bach or Crib	'batch'
Boonies	Wop-wops
Chicken	Chook
Corner Store	Dairy
Excellent	Beaut
Fish with fries	Fish and chips	Fush and chups
Flip Flops	Jandals
French Fries	Chips	Chups
Hiking	Tramping
Mailman	Posties
Pop-Up Tent	Gazebo
Rural Property	Lifestyle Block
Scenic Route	Tiki Tour
Sweater	Jumper
Swimsuit	Togs
Thrift Store	Op Shop (Opportunity Shop)
Toilet	Dunny

Acronyms

Acronym	Definition	Misc
AEWV	Accredited Employer Work Visa
LIA	Licensed Immigration Advisor

Slang

Term	Meaning
F* Off We're Full	See Wiktionary
No \ Maybe	Yeah, nah