Twano Reacts to Black Man Explaining Life In New Zealand 

New Zealanders don't try to be nice. We don't try because that sounds fake an act or something. That's not natural at all trying to be something. We're nice because of respect, we respect others it's as simple as that. Out Of Respect

I'm Black and Live in New Zealand. I never consciously think of my race nz IS SO CHILL. i got to cafes vibe out go to University I don't face racism on a daily basis. There are some bad apples but overall kiwis are awesome

Five of my children have lived in New Zealand for over thirty years and have nothing but great things to say about the people and the magnificence of the country. They have assimilated with both Maori and white New Zealanders. The acceptance shown to them has been genuine and respectful. I am happy to say that I have twenty Grandchildren and many Grandnieces and nephews scattered across the North and South Islands. The choice they made to emigrate has been an extremely happy one.

Seeing people appreciate our society from afar makes me so proud to be from this land ❤️ nau mai haere mai ki Aotearoa, mihi atu ki a koe ☺️ there’s a term we Māori use that could wrap this up - manaakitanga. The value of looking after our people and our visitors 🤍

It’s not till we leave NZ that we realise we’re nice😂

You hit the nail on the head. Aussie and NZ take mateship seriously. It's about connection and sharing love.

My Husband got Cancer... In the US, we would have been unable to afford any of the hospital bills or medication...He would have been dead or we would have been bankrupt. In New Zealand... He had to go to another town for the 5 working days of the week for his treatment to a 'hospice'(a place to board whilst he was away from his home.... He was picked up on Monday Morning and dropped off Friday afternoon... FREE The stay for him in the hospice... FREE The Treatment... FREE Medication... FREE We had Medical Insurance, but didn't need to use it because everything was FREE New Zealand is a home where everyone looks after others.. (Of course we have a few who's beliefs don't fit in this place) but we stick together when the chips are down... and that is what a Family is

One of New Zealands top basketball coaches is an African American man 🇺🇲🇳🇿 originally from Michigan but moved to Wellington in 1982 & played for the wellington saints. Also coached Steven Adams to the NBA. RIP Kenny McFadden

You will still get looked at for being black and tall in nz but i guarantee it will not be in disgust. It will be out of wonder. I have met so many people from around the world that just don't get why we are so welcoming. Dont be surprised if you have people offering you a place to stay. Its just how we are. For me its the joy of getting to know people. There will aways be rotten eggs but that is nothing for you to worry about people will step in and help you out. My best tip is to connect with your subscribers from nz. We got your back 100. You out here showing us that love makes us feel proud. We invested in this journey too. Man i cant wait to see your vids of your trip. If you need a camera man i do it for free. It isnt expensive if you let us locals guide you. Those travel agent businesses will fleece you. Jus holla at us you will also have an even better experience. Trust

This is a tricky topic. NZ definitely does have racism and negative sides to our culture. People can be nice to your face but treat you poorly behind your back plus there's a lot of jealousy and hate towards people who carry themselves with confidence or success. I moved back after 5 years away and I've met so many fake people who act nice to your face but secretly they don't like you. It's honestly depressing. Overall though it is a safe place to live. Sadly with the economy it is getting worse with the gangs and meth but it's still a very safe country. The Black Americans that I have met here usually appreciate something that I'll try to explain. You're seen as an outsider yes but it's mainly because you're American, not because you're Black. You'll be a foreigner but we don't have the same history of segregation, slavery, all that evil stuff so you'll be free of that baggage to a certain extent. Some Maori and Pacific island people feel a strong affinity to Black culture because our history of colonialism and racial oppression has some parallels to Black culture and the history of enslavement. So with those communities you might even be seen as almost a celebrity just for being who you are. With other races in NZ it's more hit and miss. Sometimes white people can be very racist especially in small towns and honestly no one likes to admit it but there's a lot of racism going both ways between Maori and Asian/Indian people. But the point I'm trying to make is, for a Black American person it can be a good place because we don't have the same historical baggage. But don't assume NZ is a utopia without any racism because we do have a lot of racism. (Sorry for writing such a long comment this is just something I spend a lot of time thinking about. I'm a light skin Maori guy and I spent 5 years living in Australia, USA and Europe where I was treated as a foreigner but considered to be white/accepted by the majority. Then I came home and remembered what it's like to be seen as part of a different race and a minority.)

I moved here from the U.S 18 years ago and it was the BEST move I have ever made. This country is beautiful in all aspects, but most of all it's the people who have made me feel welcomed and still do. I haven't lost my American accent, and get asked all the time where I'm from. And, honestly, I might have only gotten a handful of people, rolling their eyes. But, you know what, that will happen anywhere. I don't focus on them. I love the Maori people and culture, they are sooo friendly. I LOVE meeting other American's who have moved here, it's really cool. I've been back to the states a few times and hand on my heart, I have said at the end of all my trips: I can't wait to get back home (NZ).😍 Oh and the men, mmm mm mm don't get me started on them.😁🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤

"This is what being a human is like" When he said that my heart just sank... Aue!

I from Colombian i been living in New Zealand for 8 years i love here my wife she from here. i for in love wth Aotearoa the first month we arrive here now we have 4 kids crowing. up here .this is the best country to raise kids no question about that ✌️💚✌️

My workplace in Auckland is like the United Nations. We have people from Canada, France, Zimbabwe, USA, Philippines, China, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Ireland, Britain, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Iran and some I know I am forgetting. We have a lot of fun learning about our differences and making fun of each other's cultures. And exchanging recipes. All about the food. lol.

Its just down to respect and love. In the end we in NZ sometimes have beef with each other, but we also have each others backs 😊

if they're staring at that dude in New Zealand it's not cos he is black it's cause of those wild funky ass dreds!!! Even watching this video I can't stop staring at them, they're hypnotic 😃

A 6'5" black man is almost certainly going to get the occasional stare here in NZ, but mostly it'll just be interest and intrigue because you stand out, rather than because of any racist assumptions.

We don't know that we're nice until we go overseas, to the US or the UK, im so glad I don't live there

I fucken love you bro, peace out. Thank you for uplifting NZ. Much love and Harmony my brother. It's about inclusive and acceptance from our ancestors

I'm from NZ and this 100%

Bro! Liveyour life.ignore what around you. We all human created by one man . Welcome to my country. We kiwis don't act or pretend. We tell it like it is. Doesn't matter what color we are. We all cuz and bros. Enjoy your life here and have a happy and healthy life. You are one of us . Welcome, Welcome, welcome.

Love this. It’s nice for you to hear from a fellow American who’s walked a similar path other than kiwiamericans. I only had 1 African American friend back in the 90’s-00’s and he was a very tall basketball player for us and was a legend to us teens. My other American friends are all white. I truly believe though u will experience a totally different type of freedom here and a level of safety u have never experienced. Not saying we have no assholes here, they are just more passive aggressive and won’t own guns. I look forward to u coming here and u should definitely connect with that guy as by then he will have the kiwi spirit of wanting to meet up for a coffee/drink whatever just to help u out with tips and pointers as well as just catching up with someone from home.

I’m born and raised in New Zealand and I’ve been to Hawaii so I can’t speak on the USA as a whole but in my time in Hawaii only the natives/a hand full of people actually welcomed me and wanted to have a conversation with me

I’m from NZ and I watch this guys tiktoks. It’s cool. He’s married to a Samoan women and stays in the South Island. But this guy is definitely a very cool person. Hope you get to come to NZ and experience everything he has, since he has been here 💯

Yo love the content bro and showing interest and taking time to actually understand our country and culture and without a doubt your NZ subscribers will show you hospitality and help you out including me after all we owe you alot for the exposure you bring to our country. Holla at me if you need anything while your here fr much love from NZ bro

We respect others because we know what it feels like to be disrespected

From nz here, bro ppl dont even gaf id your black or white, its pretty unreal to hear you cant move around to places witbout feeling comfortable and by nice , people arent like "nice" nice, we are just like yo bro how can i help you know? we arent smiling over enthusiatically or somethibg you know

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “treat people how you want to be treated” we try to do that as most of us New Zealanders grew up being disciplined if we done or said something bad. We grew up learning to respect others and especially elders.

When I lived in NZ, I was proud of my country. Any foreign person that I had met, I wanted to share my culture with them. I’m Maori. I also wanted to learn more about their culture, even living in Australia I want to experience other cultures and share mine.

Damn he said "this is what being a human is like, not a black man". Thats deeeeep

Lol bro I can’t forget that mango story it’s so random lol 😂 🤦‍♂️ Bro that guy in the beginning seems cool! Hope he has an amazing experience in NZ ✌🏽

It would feel weird for me to not be welcoming to people who come here, I love when people join our spaces respectfully... I want them to be comfortable and welcomed. Kia Ora 🙌

Come live in New Zealand man. You'll love it here man. It's bliss and peace here.

I’m always kinda shocked and at the same time proud seeing vids like that. Honestly. I grew up in places where you have to watch your step and you could get caught up in affiliations or just people on bullshit. Now I’m older I get a lot of it stems from hurt. I’m just saying NZ and Aus have their flawed people too. Life is up to luck, I believe.

"This is what being a human is like" 🥺

We give off nice vibes for the first time but when we get to know you, if you rude, disrespectful or we don’t like the way you act you’d catch us not being nice to you no more😂

Watching alotta your vids, you sound well versed af about what goes on around the world other than america. The way you articulate and explain things is real deep and i soo understand it all lol. I cant wait till i see your vids in afew years time and youre happy and excelling somewhere abroad, hopefully NZ lol.

That's so cool you have been treated with respect and love in Aotearoa New Zealand your find to that most of us kiwi's have a good sense of humor as well we love to have a good laugh we are also proud of our culture.. Much Aroha (Love) to you and your whanau (family) ❤️☺️

I absolutely love love love that you felt excepted as a human in our beautiful country 🌻🌻 That's special to hear....many blessings 🌻🌻

All foreign people are welcomed to NZ and we respect each other just like everyone else. There’s no separation between people and yeah you come across some opinionated person that’ll talk shit here and there. But all in general we’re pretty laid back 👍

I'm maaori on the darke side of the skin tone.... when I was in the USA for work a few years ago... bruh!... the eyes I felt on me everywhere was fuckin unreal... Like I for sure catch racism here in NZ for being indigenous... but the type of racism feels different... the racism I felt in the USA felt like an ANGRY racism, like a racism that could snap at any moment...which was a new sensation for me.

I'm not trying to advertise my own country or keep anyone away, but NZ does have it's bad eggs, and it's crazies... as does every other country. We just don't determine them by colour alone, These lil sh!ts come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, ages, colours, genders, whatever... If you're bad, You're bad. If you're not, you're not. Easy system, we approach if you seem approachable, and keep away if you look like trouble. 🇦🇺🤔 Hope this helped, Just in case some people have high hopes.

We are friendly we will give you the shirt off our back......but dont mess with us

I think it's probably your hair style that gets the most stares😆 but I glad you feel welcome here in NZ.

If your interested and have some time and want to, look up the channel, IT'S A DRAMA, they are a British whanau and they mostly talk about Aotearoa NZ, even though you have done a lot of vidz to do with Aotearoa, this might or may help...Many Americans think that way because of what has been with you most of your life, which I call, The Great Wall, check out their vid, cause they do have vids that feature a couple from the USA, speaking on their mindset about their home country and comparing it to NZ life, as they have experienced 1st hand. Take care and be safe..

When he talked about airports in the USA... I flew into Dallas to get a connecting flight to Orlando, and I felt so on edge there, the looks I was getting from security...like wtf!?!?! I was glad to get the hell out of that airport.

The way he used to get trun like. No way that he gives can’t get through to him maybe? Or he can I him we then went there! 🤬

you'll love Australia brother. so many opportunities to be yourself. Yeah EVERYWHERE has racism & bad parts sadly but we are so welcoming over here. & we will be nice all the time UNLESS we have a reason not to be haha. so its a 2 way street. if not we go our separate ways. have a fight, have a beer. either way. problems get sorted where im from real quick!

When you get in newzealand. Go to a supermarket and get dairy milk whittakers chocolate!! Best chocolate in the hol world yo out of all

Yeah that first tik tok about how you guys find our culture and the differences because it's interesting for us. I have a few American friends living here... Oh and we getting used to some of the food ideas you all bring.... It's sooo cool, like I never knew about tri tip steak.....

I’m a kiwi and it’s straight facts bro, only thing that’s a negative about NZ is the wages and price of rental housing. If you ain’t got it then it’s gonna be hard to get ahead

Hey! This homie gets it! The look is a wow look!...Someone took the effort to come here! Let's show them around. Lol

As a kiwi I can be a prick . I'm tyna be better hahah

I get what you mean. Living in south auckland most my life, id prefer to live amongst the tragics, than away from them tbh. Lol. We have the same attitudes here, staring at people can get you into fights. Were not all nice here lol. So long as you mind your own, youll be algoods. But in general, were pretty welcoming.

I’d love more videos like this I really enjoyed your hangi video more of those please and your family is beautiful.

Here in NZ we will address you as an American and not your colour. I’ve always found it strange how people in America say their Black, white or Latino. If someone addresses a person on their colour here that’s considered rude or racist. We do not choose our race so we shouldn’t punish someone for something out of their control .

Proud to be born and raised in NZ.

First impressions, like we do to others as we would like others to do to us... after the matter is history... Kiwi is rugby, masculine and food... these are the fruits of conversation here in NZ... Family after God and Family after the All Blacks lol haha 🤣 😂 😆

We Kiwi’s don’t feel the need to prove ourselves to anyone. Americans on the other hand are constantly thirsting for attention and want to be in front of a camera. We had an underground dance party last week, there were about 300 of us partying and didn’t see one person on their phone. We are on the sweet side of the planet With love…

Every Country has its good and bad “lot of people” perhaps NZ just doesn’t have as many as the states even when put down as an overall percentage, as far as I can tell is that NZ’ers are quite caring, giving and respectful as a majority.

My lovely.man, a small piece of advice from an old Kiwi. Try and limit saying "not going to lie". It implies that you regularly do.🥝🖐️

Black culture was extremely influential to Polynesians in the 90s, (we all had that kid at school who idolised Michael Jackson/Jordan) yet many probably haven't knowingly met an African American in NZ in real life. So you'd be a novelty for sure (in a good sense of the word).

This is my favourite RU-vid video I’ve come across! 💕 I love that you love New Zealand! Like you said, there are a**holes around but us Māori people ain’t like that ❤️

Well said bro praise god ...that's why your here brother comedwn to tauranga & mount maunganui bro I will take you for seafood tour...for free bro and "pie tour"....then a surf cher my bro

Kia ora welcome to AOTEAROA.....i live in Gisborne On the East Coast of the north island... first city of the sun have a great day week month n years.... KA kite..... ❤️👍

Hun just come to New Zealand for a holiday see for yourself, yes our country is beautiful and amazing same with the people. All countries have good and bad some more than others, but you are never going to know for yourself unless you spread your wings and take a chance, you only get to live once in this life time. Love from Aotearoa New Zealand 😊

Bad shit happens everywhere. I'm from NZ bad shit happens in my country but it's rare but it happens. When it does happen, the Nation is shocked. bcoz we don't encounter violence that often. We don't care if you're Black, doesn't effect our lives so why would we even care? We don't! Don't give a fuck. You do you, i do me! We don't care what you do. But racism is in my country but not to the same extent as the US. We don't care what you are. Maybe your height, people will stare but who cares. Everyone loves a taller person. We're people, different cultures is always interesting to learn, see, experience. In NZ we do not get alot of African Americans, so we are always curious. After all, African Americans are dominating in all aspects of influencing. Sorry if I didn't make sense but you know what I mean and ya know I'm speaking the truth. I've been on the booze...cut me some slack man....😆😆😆😆

I work with a New Zealander. We’re both toolmakers and love ranting about the fuckwits in the press shop that just try their best to just destroy the tools!! Plus I’m from South Africa and we always give each other needle when it comes to the rugby. The championship is close this year. Can’t believe I’m gonna say this but cmon Australia. (Pricks) Need them to beat the AB’s this weekend 😬

Bro 11:00 no offence but thats n***@ mindset, blacks out to get me mentality. New Zealand and australia is different. We have a code of honour. Rugby is our base. Our foundations. No armour, no helmets. We wont hate on u for being knocked out in a fight, we will respect u for fighting. Most wont stomp u. We will let u get up. We are of warrior culture. Our natives/polynesians still have culture. Still proud. Our nations still have pride.

Hopefully I would love to come visit New Zealand and eventually live there and move there and make a life for myself with new beginning so New Zealand I can't wait to see the people I can't wait to come over there and eat some good food and make some friends and have a good 💞💕😇🙏✨💫🎉🥳

The majority of NZ'ers, are very nice. We are a very multicultural country of which we are proud.

When Māoris and Polynesians see you. they’re wondering what culture you are hahaha you could be Maori you could be Sa or you could be African American 🙂

Bro it's not the fact that people are being nice because you are different it's because alot of people here in NZ are raised with morals, respect, kindness and love. We are just like you, if you disrespect us don't expect us to not to retaliate. We do however let you know if you are not liked be sure to take heed of that situation. Because thing can become very uncomfortable. Speaking for myself as I am Maori our people were treated the same way as your people as far back as our great of greats(grandparents). Anything different from white was classed as coloured so we are like you African Americans but we have a heart and now that time has moved on,time heals all pain. So if you want to learn about NZ quit the jibber jabber get off the computer and come and experience in real life of meeting New Zealanders you will see for yourself fake from real. So mihi atu Kia koe e hoa, Nau Mai, Haere Mai. Anyone and everyone welcome.

In australia we are similar. Were island nations. Were separated from the world. We like meetinh foreigners. Having a drink sharing stories and playing competitive. U should visit australia. Glad to house u for ur visit.

Our country feels very young to the troubles of the world. We have racism, but to a smaller degree to most countries as to our age. We have gangs, but it's illegal to carry one in general - again due to our countries age. example USA have older laws and reasons to carry weapons. Brown people or their relatives hate racism and hate to show it to people they meet - but in general Most New Zealanders feel the same as well. White folk, Brownies and foreigners. In places like down town cities, this is more obvious that people do not care who you are. When you live in small suburbs of cities or in smaller towns and only stay in their areas - they tend to develop mental closure to the outside world.

Respect to this dude. I was listening to immortal technique talking about the airports here, and he said the same thing as this dude. It makes me want to go to a massive American airport just to experience the difference.

Hahaha, here in Aotearoa, a maaori stare back won't make you look twice you get "what f#×k you looking at" lol dam it our country is the best 😆 😅 it has its moments

We have our negatives here in our country, come with Respect and get to know your culture and locals helps alot. All in honesty no other place id rather be when it comes to resource and having a life for kids to grow up e.g beach, bush, farm, horse riding, waterfalls, views, lakes, and fishing, hunting, diving, family, friends bbqs, all free if your into that stuff. Im from the North, Whangarei area. Plenty beaches round here lol Chur Whanau! 😁 👆

Aroha to your experiences where you are. We have policies that racial, prejudice comments actions are not tolerated here it's bullying. Reality, it still does unfortunately but we don't tolerate it. I am Māori/tangata whenua who has experienced some type of bullying but have learnt some strategies not to give it any mana. However, everyone has a story and its theirs to own. If they exert that type of action they've obviously had a very sad life story.

I get you, I'm not sure nice is the right word. I'd say kiwi's don't go out way of their way to be crazy nice to strangers but at the same time, I don't go round trying to be a dick either. I generally just mind my own business but if we're in the same room together I'll be polite, break the ice and if you're cool I'll keep talking. I think it's more that you start at neutral, rather than starting at a stereotype and then you go off the vibe of their body language. To be fair, I look at people a lot in the supermarket tho and it's usually coz I can't reach the top shelf. At 6.5 you can be sure I'll be looking to you for help! and I usually don't ask it's more of a pause and wait - are you going to offer to be nice and help me - and then a big smile and thanx when you do. To be fair most people do help me, so maybe I'm wrong and we are just nice.

Bro u cant help if peeps are jealous of u, im 6'3 i understand how peeps envy ur height, ive had groups fight me because im a foot taller than them lol u stand out in certain communities

It's like that tiktok of that dad that just got his child McDonald's. For people here in Aotearoa, that's so weird to just get one child McDonald's. You either get all the kids something or nothing at all. Doesn't matter if they're not your kids. We don't eat in front of kids, that's such a wrong thing to do in Polynesian culture.

Most of us kiwis are black brown glad you enjoy my home and the food is phenomenal 💪🏿👍🏿💯

Be humble, respectful , kind and don't try be the man and you be all good. Chur. 😜

Yeah buthaaa You whanau in no time ❤️💛💚 We blessed here in Aotearoa 🔥🙏🏽🔥

Wait I know this guy he’s married to a Samoan

good luck finding a place you can be at peace...but i think any place you live is what you make it..but in new zealand most people dont give a fuck whar you look like but they do care how you act. .act big youll get taken down to size quickly

That said brother you feel like that New Zealand some beautiful place and if you came to New Zealand would show nothing but love it's all we do here brother Maori tangata

It's sad brother that you have to live always on the defensive, don't get me wrong we have our social issues especially intergenerational trauma fro. Colonisation. But it goes to show how much healing is still needed in the States

I truly reckon everywhere has racist people but you just look past them keints here. You can get smashed for being racist here. New Zealand loves different types of people! From anywhere at all! Some people obviously wont but the majority are pretty cool! And getting it straight! Australia is way racist compared to New Zealand! Here we are genuinely interested in good people not colour! America is known to be a shit as country for the unfairness. Anyone tries that here they'll be corrected straight away. Xoxoxo you'll get snatched up here

Our countries name is Aotearoa first of all, nz is the colonial name 💖

First dude learnt that life outside usa can be great. Dude in the red hat was a rambling fool and if you do decide to go to another country, leave all your negative racial profiling crap at the border.

I guarantee you that there no hidden motive behind NZers smile. Its just pure human decency, you don't have to know someone personally to show human decency.

There are definitely pros an cons about Zealand, racism still exists unfortunately, But Newzealand definitely has a huge heart

We are different but we are the SAME! That's how the majority of kiwis are. Welcome to New Zealand! We love that you are here

All starts in the home. If your parents treat you and others with respect then you will do the same. You are a product of your environment. Say hello and smile. Sometimes a simple smile and hello can make a strangers day better. Tikanga Maori.

Aotearoa NZ attitude Treat everyone how you yourself want to be treated.

Very Proud to say I’m from Nzl cause there you’re not a Colour you’re just a Person just like everyone else! Important Tip listen too some Nzl Raggae Music that will put you out too Chill for Real!

Thank you my brother powerful testimony ❤️ from new Zealand island s 🏝️ accept Jesus as your lord and saviour and be saved in Jesus mighty name amen hallelujah praise the lord ✝️✝️✝️

Not sure any advice i can give a young black man in usa with being judged on appearances, i grew up in a native black neighbourhood in australia, i had to be harder than all them mofos to not be targeted, being white lol i got their respect, but in any other native hood i get sized up and judged, im also a white samoan, so i have my own polynesian issues sometimes because i look palagi, but ill fight anyone lol they see the errors in judging a book by its cover xD seki sekia samoa