Kiwi are known as kiwi by both the Maori and the pakehaof New Zealand.
New Zealanders : Maori (the indigenous people) and Pakeha (non-Maori).
New Zealand. Although some Pakeha (non-Maori) New Zealanders might refer to themselves as 'kiwis', the use of nicknames based on nationality, culture or ethnicity is discouraged as it may be considered disrespectful, offensive or even racist.
Some Pakeha (non-Maori) New Zealanders might call themselves Kiwis after an unusual flightless bird native to New Zealand.
The Maori name for Europeans is "Pākehā."
The nickname of the NZ cricket team is, the 'Black Caps'. Some Pakeha New Zealanders might call themselves Kiwis because the kiwi is a bird which is recognised as being an icon for New Zealand, but the use of nicknames based on nationality, culture or ethnicity should be avoidded as it may be considered disrespectful, offensive or even racist.
A New Zealander. A native New Zealander is called a Maori, a non-native is called a Pakeha or a Kiwi.
they are called kiwis (some mind that name though)
'The kiwis' is the nickname of the New Zealand Rugby League team.
your burth
The term "Pakeha" is used in New Zealand to refer to people of European descent. It is commonly used in the Maori language to distinguish those of European origins from the Maori indigenous population.
the Kiwis
New Zealand. While some pakeha (non-Maori) New Zealanders refer to themselves as 'kiwis', the use of nicknames based on nationality, culture or ethnicity is discouraged as they may be considered disrespectful, offensive or even racist.