Kiwi, Kiwi, & Kiwi

Classify this blogpost as a bit on the silly side, perhaps, but fun. As you already know, a nickname for New Zealanders is Kiwis -- and there are many, many additional references to kiwis in the culture. The dollar coin has the image of a kiwi -- a bird native to New Zealand, the national symbol of New Zealand, critically endangered but still in special birdish places. Perhaps my fascination with kiwis will help keep them going. Surely all the kiwi fruit I have eaten and trinkets I have purchased will help, at least as a contribution to New Zealand's economy!