I've notice from this side of the Tasman (I'm wrting from Oz) how the mood of New Zealand changes when the AB's win. Especially if they beat their arch-enemy the Wallabys.......and even better, thrashing them to pulp!

My NZ rellys seem to have an air of 'lightness' in their voices and generally laugh a lot when they call me. Don't worry, I'm on their side too.... except I get this 'swagger' when walking into a room full of Aussies! and this supercilious grin that won't go away!

They immediately walk away from me or, "hey Maaaaate! didja see our new world champpeeen upside down bare-bum skate boarder? won it in Chan-ting-fong-pung world chanpionships yester dee.... eh? not bad for a 83 year old from Dooomba-looka-looka eh? 'stralian mate!'

The question is this.....as a new Kiwi, do you see the mood change around you? do you suddenly get unexpected discounts at the shops? are they more happier than last week ( the native residents I mean....it's OK I'm allowed to say that, I'm brown myself!....no PC here Bro!)....is this a real observation? or is it just me?