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View Poll Results: Anzac Dollar
Yes 27 26.21%
No 34 33.01%
Wouldn't mind if NZ adopted Australian Dollars 27 26.21%
Not Sure / Undecided 15 14.56%
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:39 PM   #1
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There is a fair bit of talk in NZ at the moment about the idea of Australia and NZ combining for a ANZAC dollar like the Euro, it seems fairly 50/50 from what I can tell. I'm curious as to what members think.

Please all national pride and lame jokes aside, what do you think?
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:41 PM   #2
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Doesnt bother me, a combined currency sound ok to me. Makes sense and im not that attached to our currency.
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:41 PM   #3
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No thanks. The Aussie dollar is worth more than the NZD. Makes holidaying in NZ cheaper. hehe
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:43 PM   #4
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No thanks, it has the potential to hit NZ hard.
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:43 PM   #5
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In actual fact you will find that it would be called the "Zac" not ANZAC, seeing as the latter has other meanings.

Was all over the radio this afternoon.

Zealand Australian Currency.
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:49 PM   #6
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4.1 million New Zealanders (of which 1 million live here and use the Aus $$ anyway) and 20.2 million Aussies.. The Euro standardised over 300 million people.. Geographically it is pointless too..We trade with each other yes, but it is no where near as complex as European trade agreements where there are 15 or 20 odd countries, not just two ... Pointless...
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:53 PM   #7
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Maybe we could establish Centrelink over there and keep em in NZ
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:53 PM   #8
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In actual fact you will find that it would be called the "Zac" not ANZAC,
What an appropriate name.. because it will be worth ZAC $h|t :evil3:
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:55 PM   #9
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4.1 million New Zealanders (of which 1 million live here and use the Aus $$ anyway) and 20.2 million Aussies.. The Euro standardised over 300 million people.. Geographically it is pointless too..We trade with each other yes, but it is no where near as complex as European trade agreements where there are 15 or 20 odd countries, not just two ... Pointless...
NZ Population is 4.1 mill, not amount New Zealands in NZ and AUS.
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Old 23-04-2007, 05:55 PM   #10
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meh, doesn't bother me, mr tax man will still have his hand in my pay packet either way right?:
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Old 23-04-2007, 06:03 PM   #11
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Today was the first I heard of it. So I'm undecided...
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Old 23-04-2007, 06:08 PM   #12
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But I love the smell of fresh Aussie notes.
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Old 23-04-2007, 06:17 PM   #13
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Old 23-04-2007, 06:23 PM   #14
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Kiwi's have a strong sense of self identity. I can't see this one getting up. But if they keep loosing cricket match's like the last one, anything is possible.
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Old 23-04-2007, 06:26 PM   #15
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Kiwi's have a strong sense of self identity. I can't see this one getting up. But if they keep loosing cricket match's like the last one, anything is possible.
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Old 23-04-2007, 06:32 PM   #16
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Well optimism is the first step....... At least it couldn't get worse!! :1syellow1 Could it?? :
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Old 23-04-2007, 06:48 PM   #17
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Pointless. If we shared a border then it wouldn't be such a bad idea, but being separated by so much water, I don't see what good it would bring.
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Old 23-04-2007, 07:01 PM   #18
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wouldn't NZ be better off becoming another state of AUSTRALIA?
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Old 23-04-2007, 07:02 PM   #19
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wouldn't NZ be better off becoming another state of AUSTRALIA?
NZ was once part of NSW.
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Old 23-04-2007, 07:51 PM   #20
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wouldn't NZ be better off becoming another state of AUSTRALIA?
Or Australia could become the West Island of New Zealand......
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Old 23-04-2007, 08:23 PM   #21
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Yeah now thats a good idea! _2:
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Old 23-04-2007, 09:08 PM   #22
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The only thing that would even remotely make sense would be for NZD to be dropped and AUD to become standard. But neither will happen so hey.
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Old 23-04-2007, 09:12 PM   #23
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sorry to go off topic, but this is a pet hate of mine...
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Maybe we could establish Centrelink over there and keep em in NZ
are you saying the 1mil (or however many) Kiwi's here are dole bludgers?

you do realise that anyone (including NZ'ers) have to wait two years before they are elligible for centrelink 'benefits'?
I got a full-time permanent job two weeks after arriving here 6yrs ago.screw centrelink, thats for flannel-wearing mulleted winnie-blue smoking ferals that can't be ****** getting off there asses to get a job.

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back to the topic
can't see the currency change happening anytime soon...
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Old 23-04-2007, 09:21 PM   #24
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Excuse me but people who are fond of Centrelink payments mostly smoke Horizon, Longbeach or the old favourite, White Ox.

NZ could adopt A$ if it appeals to them because I haven't even heard about this on our news which means that Aussies aren't interested in a new currency.
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In actual fact you will find that it would be called the "Zac" not ANZAC, seeing as the latter has other meanings.

Was all over the radio this afternoon.

Zealand Australian Currency.
What are the other meanings?
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Old 23-04-2007, 09:22 PM   #26
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I don't really see this as a bad thing, considering the Close ties of both countries already.
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Old 23-04-2007, 09:25 PM   #27
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What are the other meanings?

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sorry to go off topic, but this is a pet hate of mine...

are you saying the 1mil (or however many) Kiwi's here are dole bludgers?

you do realise that anyone (including NZ'ers) have to wait two years before they are elligible for centrelink 'benefits'?
So you just knock stuff off for two years? I see your point, if we reduced the waiting period we could really cut back on home invasions and armed hold-ups.
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Old 23-04-2007, 09:33 PM   #29
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why complicate things wait for our next pm throw the coconut head out (john me mate howard) and go from there. we are better off as is. our government has a had enough time running this country. :
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Old 23-04-2007, 09:37 PM   #30
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why complicate things wait for our next pm throw the coconut head out (john me mate howard) and go from there. we are better off as is. our government has a had enough time running this country. :
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Yeah lets bring a female (I think) PM in and really screw this country.
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