Kiwiana - Kiwi As

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

– Judge Ray Walker runs a tough meat pie competition

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

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

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