Universal term of address for anyone — mate, stranger, taxi driver, the guy at the dairy. Not reserved for actual friends.
"Cheers bro, have a good one."
"Bro, you won't believe what happened at work."
Greetings & Address · New Zealand slang
Bro
Origin & notes
Everyday NZ address; used across all demographics.
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