Australian & New Zealand Pop Culture

Average salary in Australia: $90,000 Population: 22.6 million Average salary in New Zealand: $70,000 Population: 4.4 million

Australian Flag contains union flag of the UK Symbolizing Australia’s links to the UK The stars of the Southern Cross on the right Indicates Australia’s geographical location Seven pointed Federation star in bottom left Represents the six states and territories of Australia National colors: green and gold National anthem: “Advance Australia Fair” (1984) National flower: Golden Wattle

Advance Australia Fair lyrics Verse 1 Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Verse 2 Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.

New Zealand Flag (1902) contains union flag of the UK Symbolizing Australia’s links to the UK The stars of the Southern Cross on the right Indicates New Zealand’s geographical location National colors: white/silver, red National anthem: 1) God Save the Queen & 2) God Defend New Zealand National bird: the Kiwi (flightless bird)

God Defend New Zealand lyrics Verse 1: Māori verse: "Aotearoa" E Ihowā Atua, O ngā iwi mātou rā Āta whakarangona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tō atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa English translation O Lord, God, of all people Listen to us, Cherish us May good flourish, May your blessings flow. Defend Aotearoa Verse 2: God of Nations at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand.

Television No censorship Lots of shows are syndicated from US TV shows and programming during primetime will show nudity and use profanity Shows like “Nightline” and “20/20” in New Zealand featured segments on prostitution Lots of shows are syndicated from US 1-2 seasons behind Big Bang Theory, NCIS, Bones, Grey’s Anatomy Australian versions of US shows The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, X Factor, Australian Idol

Fashion Fashion trends make their way to Australia & New Zealand after going across Europe, but before making it to the United States Cardis (cardigans) Jumper (sweater) Ugg boots Platform high heels

Sports Cricket Rugby Football (soccer) Netball (form of basketball)

Australian Celebrities Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge) Olivia Newton-John (Grease) Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Les Miserables) Naomi Watts (King Kong, The Ring) Heath Ledger (Batman series, A Knight’s Tale) Russell Crowe (Gladiator) Chris & Liam Hemsworth (Thor / The Last Song) Simon Baker (The Mentalist Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace) Emilie de Ravin (Lost) Eric Bana (Incredible Hulk) Portia de Rossi (Ellen DeGeneres’ wife) Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter)

Australian Singers Kylie Minogue Delta Goodrem Natalie Imbruglia Olivia Newton-John Missy Higgins

New Zealand Celebrities Anna Paquin (True Blood) Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) Hayley Westenra (singer) Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess)

Food Macadamia nuts Lamingtons (sponge cake with chocolate icing and shaved coconut cut into squares) Pavlova (meringue-based dessert with fruit & whipped cream) Tim Tam (chocolate biscuit) Vegemite (spread put on toast) British pub food (fish & chips, sausage rolls, meat pie, shepherd’s pie, cottage pie)

Drinks Bickford’s Creamy Soda Kirks Passiona Schweppes Agrum Citrus blend

Australian/New Zealand slang vs. American Lift Loo Have tea Toastie Jam Jelly Chips Crisps Biscuits Takeaway Dodgy Gutted Cheers plaster Elevator Bathroom Eat dinner Grilled cheese Jelly Jell-O French fries Chips Cookies Takeout Bad or sneaky If something goes wrong Thank you Band-Aid