Here's another one of those questions that have no real importance or point - but will produce some interestiong opinions and answers (hopefully).
I'd like to bring up the subject of 'being a Kiwi'.
I'm sitting on the fence when I ask this question (but leaning ever so slightly to one side), I'm not trying to be smart, belittling or antagonistic - I'm just curious.
I've seen many many comments by made loads of different people about how they are looking forward to becoming a Kiwi.
Do these comments really just mean that folks are looking forward to starting a new life in NZ or am I splitting hairs by suggesting they will class themselves as a Kiwi once they live over there?
We have to have PR in NZ for a minimum of 5 years before we can even consider applying for dual citizenship. How can we be Kiwi's with a UK passport? :?
As you know I'm married to a Kiwi. PB has been living over here for many years but I can tell you without any hesitation that he's never called himself a Pom or a Brit. Simply because he isn't - regardless to how long he's been here.
I adore NZ, I'm married to one of it's citizens and I really can't wait to get out there and get my teeth into our new life. However, I will consider myself to be a Pom/English person/Brit in a foreign country, and I have to admit, I think classing myself as a Kiwi at such an early stage would be a touch sycophantic.
None of the above comments are meant to provoke - I'm just interested in your opinions on this subject.
Diny