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As I think I've said before, and MaxQ will have if I haven't, NZ and the Strine are caught between the British/European culture and the American culture. Although there have been attempts to keep the American cultural wolf from the gate, they have never been particularly successful. We often have two words for the same thing where there are distinct British and American terms. And even three, where there is a Zild term which is distinct from either of the others, although nothing really comes to mind.
Any NZer would understand either electric kettle or electric jug without the need for explanation. And toaster ovens, for that matter!
The idiot also known as Capfka ...
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