WRITTEN ON March 3rd, 2010 BY kiwivera AND STORED IN kiwiland

On one of my trips to New Zealand, I spent some time on the plane watching a documentary about Kiwi English. I found it really funny and, most importantly, very interesting for anyone visiting/moving to New Zealand, as well as New Zealanders or simply people who are interested in language and how it develops.

I tried to find that documentary both on DVD and on You Tube but always without success. Today, while searching for something else on the NZ On Screen website (and what a good website it is!), I stumbled upon the documentary again. It’s filled with interesting bits of information about how the English language developed here, its history, influences and even a hint about its future. Finding it, along with the bus driver that let me on the bus even though I was not at the bus stop when I should have been and the co-worker who surprised me with lollies on my desk in the morning, has made this day a total win.

I can’t seem to be able to embed it here so just head to the NZ On Screen website and check it out. Make sure you watch all the clips (it’s divided in six). It’s choice!