Getting Past New Zealand Immigration

Summary

In this humorous skit, a character is quizzed about New Zealand's culture and trivia before being allowed entry. Questions range from the country's famous advertising campaigns and unique wildlife to its rich musical heritage and culinary traditions. The character playfully struggles with the answers, leading to comedic misunderstandings, particularly regarding New Zealand's flag and its cultural identity. The skit humorously highlights the differences between New Zealand and Australia, while also introducing the performers' upcoming tour. With witty banter and playful cultural references, the video offers an entertaining glimpse into the quirky aspects of New Zealand.

Takeaways

• 😀 The most expensive ad campaign run by the New Zealand tourist board was themed around 'The Lord of the Rings.'
• 😀 There are three types of kiwi: kiwi fruit, kiwi bird, and kiwi person.
• 🍷 A famous New Zealand wine often confused with Australian wines is Pinot Noir.
• 🏔️ Sir Edmund Hillary's sherpa was the first person to summit Mount Everest.
• 🥘 Maori cooking represents the biggest underground movement in New Zealand.
• 🎶 New Zealand boasts a rich musical culture, with various talented artists contributing to it.
• 🍯 Manuka honey from New Zealand is known for its incredible health benefits.
• 🇳🇿 The New Zealand flag is often confused with the Australian flag.
• 🗣️ The three official languages of New Zealand are English, Te Reo Maori, and Elvish.
• 😋 New Zealand society humorously debated the spread of Marmite.
• 🐟 Chocolate fish are humorously mentioned as a depleted fish stock in New Zealand.
• 🏉 The New Zealand rugby team uses the metric system for player height measurements for precision.

Q & A

What is the most expensive ad campaign run by the New Zealand tourist board?

The Lord of the Rings.

What are the three types of kiwi mentioned in the script?

Kiwi, kiwi, and kiwi.

Can you name a famous New Zealand wine?

That they're always being confused with Australians.

Who was the first person to summit Mount Everest?

Sir Edmund Hillary's sherpa.

What is the biggest underground movement in New Zealand?

Maori cooking.

Name a talented artist from New Zealand's rich musical culture.

Oh Lord.

What is Manuka honey known for?

Its incredible price.

How is the New Zealand flag described in the script?

Close enough to the Australian flag.

What are the three official languages of New Zealand?

English, Te Reo Maori, and Elvish.

What did New Zealand society famously split efforts to stop the spread of?

Marmite.

Which fish stocks have been nearly depleted in New Zealand?

The chocolate fish.

Why does the New Zealand rugby team use the metric system to measure a player's height?

They only deal in absolute units.

Where are Foil Arms and Hog playing in the South Island?

They're not, as they only play in the North Island.

What was mentioned about the accents during the show?

They highlight the versatility of accents in New Zealand and Australia.

What is mentioned about their upcoming tour locations?

They are coming to New Zealand and Australia, but not South Africa.

When is their USA tour starting?

In Denver in November.