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    Quote Originally Posted by Fairlie View Post
    I am going to slaughter a sacred cow here and say the kiwi is an embarassment as a national mascot. Why have the equivalent of the Dodo as the national bird? ...

    I think the national bird should be the Kea...
    These two pages:

    http://www.nzs.com/about-new-zealand/the-kiwi.html
    http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/E/Embl...nal/TheKiwi/en

    say that the kiwi was first used as an emblem by soldiers in the late 19th century and has become more widely known since then.
    Maybe they chose it because kiwi's are good at sneaking around at night in the bush - something I'd guess might come in handy as a soldier?
    Overseas in WW1 and 2 the kiwi might have provided NZ troops with a more unique emblem than a kea since many other countries have parrots, but few (do any?) have ground dwelling birds like the kiwi.

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    Quote Originally Posted by erik View Post
    These two pages:

    http://www.nzs.com/about-new-zealand/the-kiwi.html
    http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/E/Embl...nal/TheKiwi/en

    say that the kiwi was first used as an emblem by soldiers in the late 19th century and has become more widely known since then.
    Maybe they chose it because kiwi's are good at sneaking around at night in the bush - something I'd guess might come in handy as a soldier?
    Overseas in WW1 and 2 the kiwi might have provided NZ troops with a more unique emblem than a kea since many other countries have parrots, but few (do any?) have ground dwelling birds like the kiwi.
    Well, the saying "sitting duck" was coined for and easy target, but at least a duck can fly off if required.

    I cannot understand why the airforce would use the Kiwi on it's roundel - is this not stupid? a flightless bird?........on second thought....
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    I like the kiwi it has a cool shape to it.

    I'd be proud to wear it on my shirt.
    Then I could get a Kb Tshirt, move to Timaru and become a full time crossdressing faggot

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    Quote Originally Posted by Street Gerbil View Post
    Actually, it is not a rat but rather an indian gerbil, whom they believe is a vehicle for one of their deities.
    damn, i stand corrected, oh well they are all the same to me all rodents

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    I once has an American ask me "Tell me, what kind of nation chooses a blind, flightless bird as it's national symbol?" Well at least it isn't bald!

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    Or the French Fowl. Whats up with a chicken?

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    im with renegade master i like the kiwi, YAWNNNN!!!!

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    Its too late to change it now... we've all grown up with it and it will always hold national pride...

    The silver furn is'nt the best either... a Koru (symbolises new life) would have been a better choice... silver furns are green on top and white on bottom... after a few days they shivel up and fall apart.

    we change that either
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fairlie View Post
    The Kea is much more in line with what I think it is to be "kiwi" - what do you lot think? or should I just shut up an have another scotch......
    Aggreed, the Kea would be a great mascot. Have another scotch
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    Or the French Fowl. Whats up with a chicken?
    Don't get me started

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fairlie View Post
    I am going to slaughter a sacred cow here and say the kiwi is an embarassment as a national mascot. Why have the equivalent of the Dodo as the national bird? are we fat arse nocturnal chickens? are we lone forest floor combers

    I think the national bird should be the Kea - smart alec larrikans who take great joy in dismantling cages while the owners are skiing. Resplendent with a flash of crimson under the wing. Gregarious and social - enjoying the company of his Kea mates in a round of piss taking.

    The Kea is much more in line with what I think it is to be "kiwi" - what do you lot think? or should I just shut up an have another scotch......
    As nice as the kea looks it's just another parrot. The kiwi is an original bird that in my mind epitimizes New Zealanders. We are unique. We have our own flavour of National identity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DingDong View Post
    Its too late to change it now... we've all grown up with it and it will always hold national pride...

    The silver furn is'nt the best either... a Koru (symbolises new life) would have been a better choice... silver furns are green on top and white on bottom... after a few days they shivel up and fall apart.

    we change that either
    You are right about the silver fern. But it is as kiwi as the kiwi. The Koru is now recognised as a New Zealand emblem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyryder View Post
    As nice as the kea looks it's just another parrot. The kiwi is an original bird that in my mind epitimizes New Zealanders. We are unique. We have our own flavour of National identity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin View Post
    I guess we're lucky they didn't choose the Huhu grub.
    Never thought of that one. Another reason why the Kiwi is so right for us.

    There are plenty of kiwis who do like the Huhu grub, like the bird, but I'm not one of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WINJA View Post
    I Saw On A Bbc Program That The Kea Is One Of The Most Intellegent And Analytical Animals In The Whole World, It Would Be A Good Choice For A Mascot
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