Why australians hate new zealand

But a new study suggests a significant shift in New Zealanders' perception of the Lucky Country. In a survey of more than 10, immigrants, the Australia Today Report found New Zealanders living in Australia were likely to feel unfairly treated, discriminated against, and have a very low level of trust in the government. Kiwis were second most unhappy migrant group in Australia, behind only asylum seekers. We wondered if the feeling was mutual.

What is it like for Australians going the other way? Andrew: Not really, no. I mean sure there are a lot of friendly arguments over Esky vs Chilly Bin, or who invented the flat white, but it's all in good fun. I must admit occasionally being unable to restrain my amusement at the Kiwi pronunciation of the word "deck" though.

You live in Wellington, has it lived up to your expectations? I'm not sure what I expected, to be honest. It's very much "the same but different. What was the biggest surprise moving over? One puzzling difference I've noticed, that I think can be a bit of a setback for Kiwi businesspeople and entrepreneurs, is that there seems to be a bit of a cultural reluctance towards self promotion.

But all in all you Kiwis are a good bunch, and I've made great friendships here… Kiwis are different than I expected they would be, more laid back and friendly. It's been easy to make close and trustworthy friends. Would you want to become a NZ citizen?

Maybe, eventually. Although New Zealand is very generous to Australians, I basically have all the rights of a Kiwi citizen already.

You can vote here right? I haven't had a chance to vote yet, besides on the flag referendum long live Red Peak! But I plan to. I'm pretty liberal, so love that even the right wing of politics here is reasonably progressive on things like gay marriage, refugees, and the environment. The Australian Government's handling of those issues is disgraceful to me. Hey Sophie. I know I'm much better off here than I would be in the reverse situation. I have the right to get benefits like rent assistance and other stuff, just because I'm a resident.

He's part of the reason I'm here. Also, I'm a florist and I think Auckland is a really good place to start a first business. There's less risk, because it's smaller. It's worked out great for me. I don't think it would be the same situation if I was doing this in Sydney.

What about on a cultural level, do you feel discriminated against because you're Australian? I get a lot of people in different situations, like random tradies, who find out I'm Australian and say, "I won't hold it against you. I don't feel targeted in any real way. Do you trust New Zealand's politicians? I don't know anything about the politics here, although I'm still quite involved in the politics in Australia.

I still feel like an Aussie. So would you ever want to go for your citizenship here? We hit the ground with excellent jobs, meeting great people and buying a home with savings in the bank ," a father wrote.

Another agreed: "Oz is waaaaay better than NZ in almost all respects but there's nothing like home. However, there were a few complaints from Kiwis about Australia, including the scorching hot summer weather and mosquitoes.

Others said that New Zealand had nicer water than their new living quarters, claiming Australia's tap water tasting "metallic". I only drink bottled water.

Been here 31 years and still can't drink it from the tap," one man said. One Kiwi said despite enjoying his new adult lifestyle in Australia, he wouldn't have wanted to have grown up across the ditch. Plus, learn more about rugby in Rugby in New Zealand. Both countries make jokes about the other having relations with sheep…. This meringue with fruit and cream dessert is claimed to be invented by both countries which was named after Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, who visited both Australia and New Zealand.

A display in the Kiwi town of Otorohanga gives a lengthy explanation as to why pavlova was actually invented in New Zealand. New Zealand and Australia have a close history when it comes to the military. New Zealand and Australia also have come together for Antarctic exploration during the Australasian Antarctic Expedition from to Plus, New Zealand and Australia have relaxed laws when it comes to migration, travelling and working for New Zealand and Australian citizens.

He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before calling New Zealand home. He has now spent over a decade in the New Zealand tourism industry, clocking in more than activities across the country. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides. By using this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and the terms of use within it. Contact — Disclaimer. Skip to content.