People & Character · New Zealand slang

Westie

Someone from West Auckland, stereotyped as a mullet-and-Holden bogan. Worn with pride out west.

"Full westie - black singlet, big dog, bigger ute."

"Proud westie, born and raised in Henderson."

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Origin & notes

West Auckland identity term.

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