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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more]
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more] Blog: Slang
Date: July 27th 2005
The Kiwis use a lot of slang, some of it I understand, some I don't. I will update this as I go: heaps - lots, alot donkeys - ages, long time sweet aiiis - cool, awesome choice - cool, awesome olds - parents mum - mom pissed - drunk takin a piss - jokin takin the piss outa him - played/joked with him wicked - cool extreme - ... read more
Date: July 27th 2005
The Kiwis use a lot of slang, some of it I understand, some I don't. I will update this as I go: heaps - lots, alot donkeys - ages, long time sweet aiiis - cool, awesome choice - cool, awesome olds - parents mum - mom pissed - drunk takin a piss - jokin takin the piss outa him - played/joked with him wicked - cool extreme - ... read more
