New Zealand - The Little Things

One of the most popular posts on the Switzerland blog was this same subject, so here we go. I will update this post as more items of interest are discovered.

• I apparently have a very strong American accent. I have a few Kiwis helping me identify exactly what this means.
• Driving on the other side of the road is not that hard if there are other cars around. People tend to forget when they are the only car on the road.
• Most bridges here are of the 1 lane variety, with a right of way sign. Can be exciting.
• Almost nobody has a clothes dryer, and every house has a clothes line. I did this as a kid, but then the air pollution was too strong. The air is very clear here.
• The sports are rugby, cricket, hockey (field hockey), and net ball, in order of popularity.
• Net ball is like basketball, except you can't dribble and the hoop has no backboard. Seriously.
• You are required to wear a helmet on your bicycle, but car insurance is not mandatory.
  
• Dental and medical care is quite affordable, but not many hospitals.
• Excellent lamb is about $2 US per pound. Good stuff.
• Chicken is pretty expensive.
• Chicken eggs have a vibrant orange yolk, and very flavorful. A little runny, though.
• A LPG tank is referred to as a bottle.
• Your car must be inspected every six months to renew the Warrant of Fitness certificate.