Measures and conversions

Scales
To make your conversion to New Zealand complete, you may need to learn a whole new set of words. Some of them are as simple as how we refer to everyday things. And some of them are a bit trickier like understanding the metric measurement system or fluctuating currencies. We’ve put together an easy to follow guide to make understanding Kiwis a whole lot easier.
Conversion factors
For Americans, in particular, this is the trickiest of the lot. Understanding kilometres and litres when all you’ve ever known is miles and gallons.
Currency conversion rates
These rates will help you convert your currency to the New Zealand dollar.

Kiwi slang and icons

Slang Meaning
Kiwi: A New Zealander
G’day: Hello
Cheers: Goodbye or Thanks
Bro or mate: Friend
Chick: Woman
Bloke: Man
Stirrer: Trouble-maker
Hottie:  Hot water bottle
Jumper: Sweater, jersey
Wally: A clown, silly person
Togs: Swimsuit, bathing costume
Ute: Small pickup truck
Hollywood: To fake or feign an injury on the sporting field
Shoot through: To leave suddenly
Flicks:  Movies, picture theatre

 

Jandels.
Jandals
Fernleaf.
Silver Fern
Pohutakawa.
Pohutakawa
Pavlova.
Pavlova