What is the term used to refer to a citizen of New Zealand?
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The formal name for New Zealand citizens is New Zealander. But because it is too long they use a more casual name KIWI
We are Kiwis. kiwi with a small k is our national bird (NOT kiwibird !!! You don't say duckbird or chickenbird do you?) I have seen kiwifruit called kiwis by ignorant sellers in thre produce section of some supermarkets when travelling and tell them to do better. *We don't sound the same the same as Australians (Aussies) either.
They are called Kiwis
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New Zealander or Kiwi (a tribute to an endemic bird called kiwi)
- CHRISTINA YUANDocumentary Director & Part-time Chinese Teaching
kiwi？if I remeber corretly. :P
They are New Zealanders, though they use a casual name called 'kiwi' which comes from the curious little flightless bird that is unique to New Zealand.
They're called New Zealanders or Kiwis
New Zealand soldiers were referred to as 'kiwis', and the nickname stuck. Eventually, the term Kiwi was attributed to all New Zealanders, who proudly embraced the moniker.
They're called New Zealanders or Kiwis
Its called a Kiwi comes from the little flightless birds that are unique to New Zealand.
