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Fletcher, David, 1952- :'That's what I like about politics, you're always learning new things... I didn't know what a quisling was until you were called one!' Dominion Post, 7 December 2004.

Fletcher, David, 1952- :'That's what I like about politics, you're always learning new things... I didn't know what a quisling was until you were called one!' Dominion Post, 7 December 2004.

"Couch potato? Hey, I'm a reliable, earthy, motivationally challenged, vitamin enriched tuber!" 21 June, 2005

"Couch potato? Hey, I'm a reliable, earthy, motivationally challenged, vitamin enriched tuber!" 21 June, 2005

"G.W. Bush - Warlike, megalomaniac idiot who should never have been allowed out without a nanny..." "Don't misunderestimate that ol' boy, he'll remember me fondly!" 'Missing accomplishment.' 16 January 2009.

"G.W. Bush - Warlike, megalomaniac idiot who should never have been allowed out without a nanny..." "Don't misunderestimate that ol' boy, he'll remember me fondly!" 'Missing accomplishment.' 16 January 2009.

Vanessa and Andrea Hall with Assyrian refugee Samira Tollo - Photograph taken by Mark Round

Vanessa and Andrea Hall with Assyrian refugee Samira Tollo - Photograph taken by Mark Round

'Kiwi English' is considered one of the 'most charming and prestigious' accents outside Britain according to BBC survey. "Fush & chups". The Colonial vowel movement. 14 October 2009

'Kiwi English' is considered one of the 'most charming and prestigious' accents outside Britain according to BBC survey. "Fush & chups". The Colonial vowel movement. 14 October 2009

Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :New Zealand Immigration Service. Advanced English Language Test for Asians. National Business Review. 22 November 2002.

Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :New Zealand Immigration Service. Advanced English Language Test for Asians. National Business Review. 22 November 2002.

Speaking Kiwi - Fundamental sentences immigrants will encounter. Greeting sentence. "G'day!.. Hair ya goin'?" Farewell sentence. "M'off now... Be senior!" Death sentence. "I'm cuttin' ya power... Juz doon me job!" 2 June, 2007

Speaking Kiwi - Fundamental sentences immigrants will encounter. Greeting sentence. "G'day!.. Hair ya goin'?" Farewell sentence. "M'off now... Be senior!" Death sentence. "I'm cuttin' ya power... Juz doon me job!" 2 June, 2007

"Ay by gum!.. Coro's on t'night chuck!" 10 November, 2005

"Ay by gum!.. Coro's on t'night chuck!" 10 November, 2005

"Here's a press release stating that good standards of English should be a prerequisite of being allowed to stay in this country!" "Not bad...... only eight spelling mistakes." 5 May, 2003.

"Here's a press release stating that good standards of English should be a prerequisite of being allowed to stay in this country!" "Not bad...... only eight spelling mistakes." 5 May, 2003.

"The government decision to make all immigrants learn English BEFORE they come to New Zealand seems a sensible move." "You can say THAT again - slowly!" 20 November, 2002.

"The government decision to make all immigrants learn English BEFORE they come to New Zealand seems a sensible move." "You can say THAT again - slowly!" 20 November, 2002.

"The official language of government press releases has been changed to English." "What was it before?" "Doublespeak." 7 September, 2007

"The official language of government press releases has been changed to English." "What was it before?" "Doublespeak." 7 September, 2007

'Good medicine. English language test for foreign nurses. Do not stop taking this medicine. Nursing Council of New Zealand.' 15 January 2009.

'Good medicine. English language test for foreign nurses. Do not stop taking this medicine. Nursing Council of New Zealand.' 15 January 2009.

"Maybe the bone pendant isn't such a good idea Gerry!" 16 February, 2004

"Maybe the bone pendant isn't such a good idea Gerry!" 16 February, 2004

"I'm sorry Mr. Webster, but it's advanced Ellipsis..." 8 March, 2005

"I'm sorry Mr. Webster, but it's advanced Ellipsis..." 8 March, 2005

Migrant investors with $20 million to be allowed residence wothout English language skills - News. "G'day mate, I used to be married to an old chook at the back of Bourke but decided to do a waltzing Matilda before I carked it." "He must be worth a few bob." 7 June, 2007

Migrant investors with $20 million to be allowed residence wothout English language skills - News. "G'day mate, I used to be married to an old chook at the back of Bourke but decided to do a waltzing Matilda before I carked it." "He must be worth a few bob." 7 June, 2007

"I've removed all the waffle from my policy as instructed by the prime minister." "And what are you left with?" "A blank piece of paper." 14 February 2011

"I've removed all the waffle from my policy as instructed by the prime minister." "And what are you left with?" "A blank piece of paper." 14 February 2011

Some schools are texting parents to stop truancy. "Who's texting you Mum?" "It's your teacher. Says 'Ur kidz nt @ skool'. With that standard of English you're better off staying home" 11 June 2009

Some schools are texting parents to stop truancy. "Who's texting you Mum?" "It's your teacher. Says 'Ur kidz nt @ skool'. With that standard of English you're better off staying home" 11 June 2009

Our changing language. "I'm going to the public domain." 20 August, 2003.

Our changing language. "I'm going to the public domain." 20 August, 2003.

"Grroaaan! It's been three days now... And I ain't sure it's from Cupid!" 17 February, 2004

"Grroaaan! It's been three days now... And I ain't sure it's from Cupid!" 17 February, 2004

Schools are texting parents to stop truancy. [Letter] 11 June 2009

Schools are texting parents to stop truancy. [Letter] 11 June 2009