5 Funny Commercials in New Zealand

I love TV commercials. I am an advertiser worst nightmare as I never buy as a result but I love watching and I love laughing though sometimes I wonder whether the ads were designed to be amusing. If you are looking for a fun way to learn about New Zealand’s culture, here are 5 of the funniest commercials in NZ.

L&P Stubbies World Famous in New Zealand

The famous TV ad promoting the iconic New Zealand mineral drink, L&P. The ad featured and iconic Australian shorts brand, Stubbies, in a 1970s style ad.

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Pineapple Lumps

You probably wonder, what on earth is Pineapple Lumps? Being unique to New Zealand if you haven’t been here you wouldn’t know. it is a flavoured chocolate covered confectionery with a soft, chewy pineapple-flavoured middle. Back in 1935 (first year sold) who would have thought a goofy flavour combination of Pineapple and Chocolate could work so brilliantly? Well, the kiwis did and it became such an icon it is now identified as kiwiana.

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DIY it’s in our DNA

Kiwis are famous for their ingenuity and pioneering spirit. If you walk around the suburbs on the weekend, especially on a sunny weekend, you will see this spirit in work. It looks like the entire country is one big DIY job. This ad represents the spirit, the language and a mention of the famous rival with the neighbour across the ditch.

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Tui Beer – Brewed by Gorgeous Women

NZ is famous for a lot of things. One of them is that its beer is brewed by gorgeous women. Well, at least according to this Tui Beer ad. It’s funny because of the use of all the male-female stereotypes. So take it as it is.

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Togs vs Undies

Saved the best for last. This is probably the funniest TV ad I have seen until now. By the time you finish laughing you can’t recall what is the product this ad promotes! Tip Top ice cream is another kiwi icon. In this ad, Tip Top help simplify the answer to the question – When does a speedo become underwear?

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PS. The kid in the photo (all rights reserved…) has got nothing to do with this post (apart from being my son) but I knew no one can resist this smile.

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