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Fairybread · 30th May 2011, 03:52 AM

Ok, so im curious. How many other kiwis are there on EC? I've seen four others; RedKnight, DemisAngel, NikX and Aya McCabre. Any others around? There are several members from all over Europe and Australia, but there must be more than five kiwis

So, if there are,

hello fellow kiwis

RedKnight · 30th May 2011, 05:02 AM

Gathering all the Kiwis to take over the world... Sounds good

Bags second in command!

Aya McCabre · 30th May 2011, 04:55 PM

Awesome.... we can make the rest of the world conform to outrageous kiwi stereotypes. They can all buy our sheep so they can ride them to work. heheheh

Gumtree · 31st May 2011, 07:10 AM

This seems like the perfect thread to ask in!

I'm heading to NZ in July/August for some snowboaring. Any suggestions as to where/when, what deals might available and what nightlife is available near the fields?

Aya McCabre · 5th Jun 2011, 10:20 PM

I just wanted to say to all the kiwis, if you get the chance to go to the Kazam! hui (or equivalent) next year, take it! This year's hui just finished today and it was amazing, so go to one if you can.

Sheyceli · 6th Jun 2011, 06:59 PM

If only I were from New Zealand... And I'm not sure if I'll get an answer, but what exactly do you mean by 'kiwi'?

Artemicion · 6th Jun 2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheyceli

If only I were from New Zealand... And I'm not sure if I'll get an answer, but what exactly do you mean by 'kiwi'?

They mean by the bird kiwi. It's wingless i believe? and it can't fly. If memory recalls correctly...it's native in New Zealand? or was it a symbol in New Zealand...can't quite remember.

Fairybread · 6th Jun 2011, 09:31 PM

It's our native bird. Has wings, but can't fly. Is a symbol of nz. Google search for more info

highlights · 9th Jun 2011, 06:24 AM

I'm on the west island ;P
just kidding. but I would love to go to nz one day

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Originally Posted by Sheyceli

If only I were from New Zealand... And I'm not sure if I'll get an answer, but what exactly do you mean by 'kiwi'?

Kiwi is usually a slang word for a new zealander. Because it's a native bird to nz

Robert · 9th Jun 2011, 09:39 AM

Is the Kiwi endangered? Why is it a symbol for New Zealand anyway? Also, is it used in any New Zealand symbols such as flags or coats of arms?

KittyBoy · 9th Jun 2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Corporal Sparks

Is the Kiwi endangered? Why is it a symbol for New Zealand anyway? Also, is it used in any New Zealand symbols such as flags or coats of arms?

I think that they prefer it more than sheep as the national symbol *hehe* But I believe that it is due to the fact that it is really only found in New Zealand. Its very rare to find Kiwi birds outside of New Zealand, I think that we only have Brown Kiwi here in Australia and that itself is a very small colony. And the Kiwi is a very endangered bird. And yes it is used on pretty much anything important in New Zealand; coat of arms, crests, badges, RSL clubs and many national and regional organisations. Also it on one of the coins, I think it is either the 5c or 10c pieces.

Sheyceli · 9th Jun 2011, 07:08 PM

Very interesting. I understand now, thank you.

Kiwi Birds are actually probably my favorite kind of bird.

Fairybread · 9th Jun 2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KittyBoy

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Originally Posted by Corporal Sparks

Is the Kiwi endangered? Why is it a symbol for New Zealand anyway? Also, is it used in any New Zealand symbols such as flags or coats of arms?

I think that they prefer it more than sheep as the national symbol *hehe* But I believe that it is due to the fact that it is really only found in New Zealand. Its very rare to find Kiwi birds outside of New Zealand, I think that we only have Brown Kiwi here in Australia and that itself is a very small colony. And the Kiwi is a very endangered bird. And yes it is used on pretty much anything important in New Zealand; coat of arms, crests, badges, RSL clubs and many national and regional organisations. Also it on one of the coins, I think it is either the 5c or 10c pieces.

20 cent coins actually

we don't have fives any more.

But yes, it is very endangered. It is on many national symbols, eg army logo, coat of arms...

It is slang for new zealander as well

Aya McCabre · 10th Jun 2011, 05:17 PM

It used to be on the 20 cent coins before we switched to the new design. Those coins aren't used any more (the new ones are much smaller and thinner). It's still on the $1 coin which didn't change when the silver coins did.

Caucus · 13th Jun 2011, 12:46 AM

I'm new to this forum. I've been lurking around reading posts this week. I'm from Auckland, New Zealand. Would love to make some friends that are gay, bi or lesbian. I don't have many. I just moved to Aucks from Christchurch. Thank god I wasn't there for the latest quakes. I'm worried about my friends down there.

fiddledeedee · 13th Jun 2011, 09:08 AM

I have been to New Zealand (utterly wonderful place!) and have family on Waiheke Island. I'm a really weird mix of nationalities but there is no kiwi in me.

Fairybread · 13th Jun 2011, 01:21 PM

Welcome Caucus

that makes seven little kiwis I think... (spintop is kiwi too)

Aya McCabre · 13th Jun 2011, 02:52 PM

Eight.... OneHatMadder is a kiwi.

Fairybread · 19th Jun 2011, 12:10 AM

I didn't know that O.o

And idk where else to put this, but support for LGBT new zealanders

fiddledeedee · 2nd Jul 2011, 11:44 PM

There are nine kiwis now; EskimoGirlJordy is in Nelson (wherever that is), but will be going to America. *does a SuperWave that somehow penetrates the Earth so that Jordy can see she is saying hello*

30th May 2011, 03:52 AM	#1
Fairybread Flying on broken wings Full Member Gender: Ask again later? (physically female) Orientation: Panromantic Lesbian Out Status: Closet? What closet? Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Age: 17 Posts: 1,487 Join Date: Apr 2011	New Zealanders? Ok, so im curious. How many other kiwis are there on EC? I've seen four others; RedKnight, DemisAngel, NikX and Aya McCabre. Any others around? There are several members from all over Europe and Australia, but there must be more than five kiwis So, if there are, hello fellow kiwis __________________ *"I wanna celebrate and live my life, saying heyyooo, I live the rainbow"* ~[Fairybread] 3:23pm: I'm attracted to personalities, unless the personality comes with a penis ~

30th May 2011, 05:02 AM	#2
RedKnight Random Guy #9 Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I Know I Like Guys Out Status: Mum and some friends Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 850 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: New Zealanders? Gathering all the Kiwis to take over the world... Sounds good Bags second in command! __________________ ________\o/______/l__________ Shark Attack!

30th May 2011, 04:55 PM	#3
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: New Zealanders? Awesome.... we can make the rest of the world conform to outrageous kiwi stereotypes. They can all buy our sheep so they can ride them to work. heheheh __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

31st May 2011, 07:10 AM	#4
Gumtree EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 944 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: New Zealanders? This seems like the perfect thread to ask in! I'm heading to NZ in July/August for some snowboaring. Any suggestions as to where/when, what deals might available and what nightlife is available near the fields? __________________ Life is like driving, go too fast and you will miss the scenery, then one day you won't know where you are or what you've missed.

5th Jun 2011, 10:20 PM	#5
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: New Zealanders? I just wanted to say to all the kiwis, if you get the chance to go to the Kazam! hui (or equivalent) next year, take it! This year's hui just finished today and it was amazing, so go to one if you can. __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

6th Jun 2011, 06:59 PM	#6
Sheyceli lieks Mudkipz Full Member Gender: physically female Orientation: homoromantic asexual Out Status: one friend Location: Michigan Age: 16 Posts: 541 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: New Zealanders? If only I were from New Zealand... And I'm not sure if I'll get an answer, but what exactly do you mean by 'kiwi'? __________________ "Special doesn't have many kids, so the class is very close. The family feeling is greater here than anywhere else. They call us "weirdos" and "trash", but that doesn't mean anything. Don't struggle to keep up a facade for rankings or fitting in. Just live your life to the fullest!" -T. A.

6th Jun 2011, 09:31 PM	#8
Fairybread Flying on broken wings Full Member Gender: Ask again later? (physically female) Orientation: Panromantic Lesbian Out Status: Closet? What closet? Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Age: 17 Posts: 1,487 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: New Zealanders? It's our native bird. Has wings, but can't fly. Is a symbol of nz. Google search for more info __________________ *"I wanna celebrate and live my life, saying heyyooo, I live the rainbow"* ~[Fairybread] 3:23pm: I'm attracted to personalities, unless the personality comes with a penis ~

9th Jun 2011, 09:39 AM	#10
Robert EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male ♂ Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: World Posts: 971 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: New Zealanders? Is the Kiwi endangered? Why is it a symbol for New Zealand anyway? Also, is it used in any New Zealand symbols such as flags or coats of arms? __________________ "I am like a mirror that dares not be what nature made it, but feels obligated, always, to reflect what surrounds it." - Frederick II of Prussia. "England is a Prison" - Gerrard Winstanley

9th Jun 2011, 07:08 PM	#12
Sheyceli lieks Mudkipz Full Member Gender: physically female Orientation: homoromantic asexual Out Status: one friend Location: Michigan Age: 16 Posts: 541 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: New Zealanders? Very interesting. I understand now, thank you. Kiwi Birds are actually probably my favorite kind of bird. __________________ "Special doesn't have many kids, so the class is very close. The family feeling is greater here than anywhere else. They call us "weirdos" and "trash", but that doesn't mean anything. Don't struggle to keep up a facade for rankings or fitting in. Just live your life to the fullest!" -T. A.

10th Jun 2011, 05:17 PM	#14
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: New Zealanders? It used to be on the 20 cent coins before we switched to the new design. Those coins aren't used any more (the new ones are much smaller and thinner). It's still on the $1 coin which didn't change when the silver coins did. __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

13th Jun 2011, 12:46 AM	#15
Caucus Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: bisexual with a leaning towards women Out Status: Some people Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: New Zealanders? I'm new to this forum. I've been lurking around reading posts this week. I'm from Auckland, New Zealand. Would love to make some friends that are gay, bi or lesbian. I don't have many. I just moved to Aucks from Christchurch. Thank god I wasn't there for the latest quakes. I'm worried about my friends down there.

13th Jun 2011, 09:08 AM	#16
fiddledeedee 22/12-31/12+X! Full Member Gender: Complicated female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Most, sans Dad Location: England Age: 15 Posts: 1,128 Join Date: May 2011	Re: New Zealanders? I have been to New Zealand (utterly wonderful place!) and have family on Waiheke Island. I'm a really weird mix of nationalities but there is no kiwi in me. __________________ A problem should be measured not by the cause of the problem but by the consequences it has on a person. ~ Anfauglith

13th Jun 2011, 01:21 PM	#17
Fairybread Flying on broken wings Full Member Gender: Ask again later? (physically female) Orientation: Panromantic Lesbian Out Status: Closet? What closet? Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Age: 17 Posts: 1,487 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: New Zealanders? Welcome Caucus that makes seven little kiwis I think... (spintop is kiwi too) __________________ *"I wanna celebrate and live my life, saying heyyooo, I live the rainbow"* ~[Fairybread] 3:23pm: I'm attracted to personalities, unless the personality comes with a penis ~

13th Jun 2011, 02:52 PM	#18
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: New Zealanders? Eight.... OneHatMadder is a kiwi. __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

19th Jun 2011, 12:10 AM	#19
Fairybread Flying on broken wings Full Member Gender: Ask again later? (physically female) Orientation: Panromantic Lesbian Out Status: Closet? What closet? Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Age: 17 Posts: 1,487 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: New Zealanders? I didn't know that O.o And idk where else to put this, but support for LGBT new zealanders __________________ *"I wanna celebrate and live my life, saying heyyooo, I live the rainbow"* ~[Fairybread] 3:23pm: I'm attracted to personalities, unless the personality comes with a penis ~

2nd Jul 2011, 11:44 PM	#20
fiddledeedee 22/12-31/12+X! Full Member Gender: Complicated female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Most, sans Dad Location: England Age: 15 Posts: 1,128 Join Date: May 2011	Re: New Zealanders? There are nine kiwis now; EskimoGirlJordy is in Nelson (wherever that is), but will be going to America. does a SuperWave that somehow penetrates the Earth so that Jordy can see she is saying hello __________________ A problem should be measured not by the cause of the problem but by the consequences it has on a person. ~ Anfauglith