While his own New Zealand accent has remained intact, he says living in California has turned his teenage boys into master code-switchers. "At school, they're sounding pretty American. But as soon as ...

Nick da Fonseca via Unsplash Just as the bald eagle represents freedom in the United States, the Kiwi bird is a symbol of national pride for the island nation of Aotearoa, or New Zealand.

It’s tough because I really want to make New Zealand my home ... However I have been here for many years and have mostly a Kiwi accent," said a resident in response to the viral post.