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**frogfeaturesFZR** · 10th May 2015, 17:38

Originally Posted by oldrider

You are suggesting we (NZ) take on a South African accent? -

Because they made such a great job of stuffing up THEIR country, they're all coming over here, and telling us what we're doing wrong....

**scumdog** · 10th May 2015, 18:37

Originally Posted by frogfeaturesFZR

Because they made such a great job of stuffing up THEIR country, they're all coming over here, and telling us what we're doing wrong....

Most Yarpies I met have been keen to point out what NZ is doing right!

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 10th May 2015, 19:58

The ones up here seem to think if the 'old' South Africa was transplanted here, all crimes could be reduced to next to zero. Evidentally all crime is due to the 'Asian invasion'
Having said that, they all talk about how wonderful South Africa is, and how much they miss it.
Coupled to them running NZ down, it always makes me ask them WTF are they doing here ?
Most say they're doing their 2 years since getting PR, before moving to Oz.
As Rob Muldoon said, thus raising the IQ's of both countries.
Actually I've met some bloody good Saffers, weird thing is they're all 'coloured'.

**ruaphu** · 11th May 2015, 06:51

Originally Posted by Reckless

Quite like this idea ]

yep not a bad effort that one.

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**mashman** · 12th August 2015, 09:35

We have a winner. Cartoon from the herald or some such newwsy thing

**Blackbird** · 12th August 2015, 11:49

Originally Posted by scumdog

Most Yarpies I met have been keen to point out what NZ is doing right!

I worked in the pulp and paper industry pre-retirement and it attracted a heap of South Africans in the late 80's. Most of them (how do I say this politely) were stereotypical Afrikaaners who weren't too keen on mixing with the Maori and Pacific Islanders on the payroll. The majority of them ended up moving to Oz. From the 90's onwards, it was noticeable that the South African recruits were much more laid back and fair-minded. They were sorry to leave the country of their birth but with the state of the economy and crime rate, they couldn't see a future for their kids. They fitted in really well. Maybe it was because there was no enclave like on the North Shore

**oldrider** · 12th August 2015, 13:54

[QUOTE=mashman;1130890771]We have a winner. Cartoon from the herald or some such newwsy thing

A fitting emblem for a country turning in ever diminishing circles! - Right on track to disappear up it's own arse! -

**jonbuoy** · 12th August 2015, 16:06

Originally Posted by Blackbird

I worked in the pulp and paper industry pre-retirement and it attracted a heap of South Africans in the late 80's. Most of them (how do I say this politely) were stereotypical Afrikaaners who weren't too keen on mixing with the Maori and Pacific Islanders on the payroll. The majority of them ended up moving to Oz. From the 90's onwards, it was noticeable that the South African recruits were much more laid back and fair-minded. They were sorry to leave the country of their birth but with the state of the economy and crime rate, they couldn't see a future for their kids. They fitted in really well. Maybe it was because there was no enclave like on the North Shore

You mean you judged each person as an individual and didn't stereotype based on heritage?!

That's a very open minded Un-Kiwi thing to do.

**Tazz** · 12th August 2015, 17:05

Originally Posted by Blackbird

I worked in the pulp and paper industry pre-retirement and it attracted a heap of South Africans in the late 80's. Most of them (how do I say this politely) were stereotypical Afrikaaners who weren't too keen on mixing with the Maori and Pacific Islanders on the payroll. The majority of them ended up moving to Oz. From the 90's onwards, it was noticeable that the South African recruits were much more laid back and fair-minded. They were sorry to leave the country of their birth but with the state of the economy and crime rate, they couldn't see a future for their kids. They fitted in really well. Maybe it was because there was no enclave like on the North Shore

Yep! All the SA's I've worked with have been raging good bastards (and their family!) whom are well glad to live in a country that is so carefree by comparison to SA. One mate said he had to be outside every night as his wife rolled up to make sure she wasn't carjacked, plus the turning your house into a fort security wise.

Can't imagine anyone (no matter where they're from) saying they miss that carry on and wish it were the same here.

**Akzle** · 12th August 2015, 18:21

Originally Posted by Tazz

Yep! All the SA's I've worked with have been raging good bastards (and their family!) whom are well glad to live in a country that is so carefree by comparison to SA. One mate said he had to be outside every night as his wife rolled up to make sure she wasn't carjacked, plus the turning your house into a fort security wise.

Can't imagine anyone (no matter where they're from) saying they miss that carry on and wish it were the same here.

never been to south auckland, huh?

**FJRider** · 12th August 2015, 18:28

Originally Posted by Akzle

never been to south auckland, huh?

In south Auckland ... the four cars on the front lawn wont run anyway.

Anything on the property worth stealing ... probably WAS stolen ...

In South Auckland .... the WIFE was the one to fear ...

Pity the poor prick that tried to pinch the only car they/she had ... that actually runs (it's legality is/would be another story) ..

**Voltaire** · 12th August 2015, 19:53

Originally Posted by FJRider

In south Auckland ... the four cars on the front lawn wont run anyway.

Anything on the property worth stealing ... probably WAS stolen ...

In South Auckland .... the WIFE was the one to fear ...

Pity the poor prick that tried to pinch the only car they/she had ... that actually runs (it's legality is/would be another story) ..

Room for lots of cars on this South Auckland property.

Some nice original features like the claw foot block bath, with virtual taps.

Asking price is $850 000

http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/re...-918382843.htm
Will be lots of cashed up Jaffas heading to " paradise" now .

**Tazz** · 12th August 2015, 19:56

Originally Posted by Akzle

never been to south auckland, huh?

As little as possible

Lets be honest, the worst possible part of NZ won't have shit on SA. Something like 6,000 reported crimes......a day. Murder rate, well, they'll be near the top and we'll be near the bottom without a doubt.

Pretty sure South Auckland doesn't even have these...: