I'm an ex-Kiwi, I thought WE had the rights to"GODZONE"
I've been there, I think we stole it from you. I loved the South Island, that IS GODZONE
Norm
G'Day Norm, it's a tad off subject but,
To
New Zealanders, Norm, the following are points of
Geographical Interest;
New Zealand; is collectively made up of the following islands;
The South Island; A land mass of many mountains, myriad lakes, many trout and salmon fishing rivers, large plains and not many people. The larger of the two main islands. Commonly known as
'The Mainland' - hence Mainland Cheese. Traditionally, an early Maori Chief - Maui, hooked and landed the other large island from this island. It has the appearance of a stingray and is called the North Island.
The North Island; A land mass of some volcanic mountains, a couple of lakes [old volcanic craters], one trout river, swampy plains and many, many people. Commonly known as
'Pig Island'. Auckland is home to a tribe of peoples known as 'Jaffas'.
Stewart Island; A triangular island at the base of the Mainland, performing similar functions to those performed by Tasmania, and Tasmanians. An over-abundance of oysters in the Strait separating the island from the Mainland, may have some bearing on the strange personal habits of the few inhabitants.
The Chatham Islands; A very small group of islands directly east of Canterbury on the Mainland. Extremely exposed to southern ocean blasts, rare trees grow flat to the ground, as do the few local inhabitants. Claimed that original peace-loving indigenous Polynesian people fell prey to Mainland Maori, and a great feast was had by all.
The Auckland Islands; The bleakest place on Earth. Small islands way south of the Mainland and home to Seals, Penguins, Skuas and some mad Scientists.
West Island; A large continental land mass to the west of New Zealand and considered largely uninhabitable by many. About 400,000 New Zealanders live there, but most go 'home' for Christmas, across
'The Dutch' [trans; 'The Ditch'] or as it is more commonly known - The Tasman Sea.
'Kiwis' form a large portion of the migrant population of
West Island, and are the constant source of mirth to the local 'Oz-Bodz' for their fondness of their 'ovine brothers and sisters', and their mispronounciation of 'fush'n'chups' and 'sux' [trans; fish and chips and six]. They are however, far superior Rugby Union, Rugby League and Curling players.