Kiwis can keep pavlova but if they come for democracy sausage, they’re in for a grilling

June 4, 2026 — 12:00pm

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Phar Lap, fair enough. The horse was born 150 kilometres south of Christchurch before crossing the ditch to find fame. Ditto for Russell Crowe, his paperwork I mean. Born there; came here. A larrikin actor we like to call ours even though we know he’s really theirs.

Crowded House – half/half? Anzac biscuits – let’s split the difference. History says the recipe emerged from both sides of the Tasman in sync, a moreish mouthful to help the Great War effort. So long as neither nation calls them Anzac cookies, we can rest easy.

Yet not for long. Did you read the news? As if owning the Bledisloe Cup isn’t enough, New Zealand is ruining the neighbourhood by making frivolous claims over the fence. Their Long White Cloud........

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