Kiwiana - Kiwi As

The country owes a lot to the Clydesdale, just as they do to the sheep dog.

– Nick van der Sande on the contribution Clydesdale horses have made to New Zealand

As far as this competition's concerned there's no excuse for dirty bottoms.

– Judge Ray Walker runs a tough meat pie competition

I found it very difficult to understand because the speaking speed is very fast and some syllables are omitted or dropped, so I cannot understand..so gradually, gradually, slowly, slowly, I think I love this programme.

– Chinese immigrant Xiao Ning Yu on learning colloquial Kiwi speech from Shortland Street

Hey Gary, because your Aunty Dawn's coming I've really pulled my finger out, I've made you um, scones, pikelets and neenish tarts.

– Lynn of Tawa (Ginette McDonald) makes a real effort for Gary's Aunt