Here's a brief list of kiwi words and phrases I have heard so far:
bach = beach house
bathroom = room with a bath, not necessarily a toilet
biscuit = cookie
bogan = hooligan
boot = trunk of a car
capsicum = bell peppers
chemist = drugstore, pharmacy
chips = french fries
crikey = oh my goodness! holy cow!
cruisy = mellow, no worries
dairy = convenience store
EFTPOS = checking card
flash = glam, upscale, trendy
good on ya = good for you
gum boots = rubber boots
hokey pokey = NZ's favorite ice cream
ice block = popsicle
jandals = flip flops
jersey = sweater
lolly = sucker, lollipop, hard candy
marmite = yeast spread (disgusting)
nappy = diaper
pavlova = creamy, fruity meringue dessert (delicious)
pram = stroller
puffed out = tired
snog = kiss or make out
sweet as = great, cool
ta = thanks
torch = flash light
wanker = jerk
yob/hoon = slob, jerk
zed = the letter z
It is also common for everyone to throw "eh" at the end of a sentence. The letters 'wh' are pronounced 'ph' in Maori words.
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