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By Situation Theatre 8/5/2020
What the Land of the Long White Cloud is missing is a sudden influx of public drunkenness, toxic masculinity, and a general disrespect for the local culture.
Ever since Aussie tourists did Bali the favour of sensitively introducing beautiful new cultural practices, like the civilised necking of Bintangs at breakfast or the urbane arm tattooing of their dog’s face, Kiwis have wanted in on the action.
That crazy dream looks like coming true as plans for a trans-Tasman travel bubble are discussed between little-known primitive Jacinda Ardern and renowned sophisticate Scott Morrison.
For a country with little to offer in the way of scenery, leadership, or culture, rapid and heavy exposure to the more advanced cultural practices of Australia like knifing Prime Ministers, yoga, and ashing out durries at the swim-up bars, will be welcome progress.