The NZ favour system - mates helping mates for a box of beers or a feed. (Playful term.)
"Ran on the chur-cuz economy - no money changed hands."
"Whole reno done on the chur-cuz economy."
Everyday Life · New Zealand slang
Chur-cuz economy
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Playful name for NZ mateship favours.
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