15 Things you never knew about New Zealand
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1.You can still run over hedgehogs here(as they were
brought over by settlers).
2.Watch Robins,Sparrows and Blackbirds in the garden(as they were brought over by settlers).
3.You can see the Southern Lights from New Zealand.
4.They use corrigated Iron for most roofs and fences!NICE!!!!!!!!?????
5.The Police used everything from Mini,s to Old Vans filled with camaras(Instant On Type) to Police the roads for speeders.
6.Gas attendants fill up you car,check oil and clean your screen at most garages.
7.Massive lack of sport/supercars here most cars are Jap Imports and many date from 80,s.
8.Highest number of classic cars per head of population of any country in the World.
9.No Gas Central Heating .Normally most 3/4 bedroom houses will only have a wood burner in the main living room.
10.School boys up to the age of 16 have to wear shorts.....oh...cold.
11.The mullit hair cut is still popular!Ahhh!!
12.Coronation Street runs 12 months behind the U.K and you don,t get EastEnders here.Thank Goodness!
13.Most of the music on the radio is 80/90 U.K hits
14.No one uses a washing up bowl.(Just stainless steel sink without overflow hole!)
15.Most T.V programmes are British.
So there you have it,15 useless bits of N.Z info your have forgotten about the moment you log off!
brought over by settlers).
2.Watch Robins,Sparrows and Blackbirds in the garden(as they were brought over by settlers).
3.You can see the Southern Lights from New Zealand.
4.They use corrigated Iron for most roofs and fences!NICE!!!!!!!!?????
5.The Police used everything from Mini,s to Old Vans filled with camaras(Instant On Type) to Police the roads for speeders.
6.Gas attendants fill up you car,check oil and clean your screen at most garages.
7.Massive lack of sport/supercars here most cars are Jap Imports and many date from 80,s.
8.Highest number of classic cars per head of population of any country in the World.
9.No Gas Central Heating .Normally most 3/4 bedroom houses will only have a wood burner in the main living room.
10.School boys up to the age of 16 have to wear shorts.....oh...cold.
11.The mullit hair cut is still popular!Ahhh!!
12.Coronation Street runs 12 months behind the U.K and you don,t get EastEnders here.Thank Goodness!
13.Most of the music on the radio is 80/90 U.K hits
14.No one uses a washing up bowl.(Just stainless steel sink without overflow hole!)
15.Most T.V programmes are British.
So there you have it,15 useless bits of N.Z info your have forgotten about the moment you log off!
As I remember all the roads are well engineered and have constant radius bends everywhere - not as challenging to the sphincter muscle as British roads.
Only challenging bit is where you get a combined narrow road and rail bridge - you have to make sure there aren't any trains coming the other way before you cross. Combine that with wet weather and a recalcitrant Moto Guzzi and stress levels can increase a bit !
Have you come across farms with lots of old shoes tied to the fence yet ? I never did find out what all that was about.
Only challenging bit is where you get a combined narrow road and rail bridge - you have to make sure there aren't any trains coming the other way before you cross. Combine that with wet weather and a recalcitrant Moto Guzzi and stress levels can increase a bit !
Have you come across farms with lots of old shoes tied to the fence yet ? I never did find out what all that was about.
Hahaha...
Sounds close to correct...
Although I'm not sure what radio and TV shows you listen/watch... UK content is at an all time low with both media's.
We seem to take most of our content from the US or Australia...
... but if ya are feelin a bit home sick.. stick to Channel one and theres also a cable channel dedicated soley to UK umm humor :P
and please dont think the mullet is accepted here... because its still a No-No, some people are just a bit miss guided hahah
Sounds close to correct...
Although I'm not sure what radio and TV shows you listen/watch... UK content is at an all time low with both media's.
We seem to take most of our content from the US or Australia...
... but if ya are feelin a bit home sick.. stick to Channel one and theres also a cable channel dedicated soley to UK umm humor :P
and please dont think the mullet is accepted here... because its still a No-No, some people are just a bit miss guided hahah
te51cle said:
As I remember all the roads are well engineered and have constant radius bends everywhere - not as challenging to the sphincter muscle as British roads.
Only challenging bit is where you get a combined narrow road and rail bridge - you have to make sure there aren't any trains coming the other way before you cross. Combine that with wet weather and a recalcitrant Moto Guzzi and stress levels can increase a bit !
Have you come across farms with lots of old shoes tied to the fence yet ? I never did find out what all that was about.
Constant radius bends?!!?!? you must be joking... a large proportion of them are TERRIBLY inconsistent!
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