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Re:Australia’s new mass surveillance mandate by sails on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @05:09AM (#28454779)
South Africans moving to NZ often mention the "tall poppy syndrome" in NZ. Do you feel like that is a fair comment?

This comment reminded me of the concept:

> In New Zealand you're less likely to own a fancy new car or have has many expensive possessions but to me at least it didn't feel like you "need" them as much as in Australia.

[] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_poppy_syndrome

Re:Australia’s new mass surveillance mandate by smcleod on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @05:25AM (#28454883)
Yeah it absolutely is but it's also simply part of New Zealand culture / identity to try to be humble