Sometimes instead of 'Okay' you could say 'Okey dokey' - that means the same in New Zealand as anywhere else, but you may be misheard as saying 'Hokey Pokey' - which is the New Zealand term for honeycomb toffee. read more
Kiwis speak in a very relaxed way – if you pay attention, the lips of a person with a strong kiwi accent hardly move – which can work as a reflection of their own outlook on life: laid back, relaxed and with a genuine “she’ll be right” attitude. read more