Places & Getting Around · New Zealand slang

Godzone

New Zealand itself - 'God's own country' shortened. Patriotic and a bit ironic.

"Nowhere beats Godzone in summer."

"Back in Godzone after the OE."

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Origin & notes

NZ national nickname.

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