This post does not need much of an intro, only my apologies for not putting it together sooner…Let’s just say these signs encapsulate everything I love (and miss like crazy) about New Zealand.

1. Come get pierced. YOLO.

Why this is so New Zealand: Because Kiwis are just that much more hardcore than the rest of us. #YOLO

2. Merge Like a Zip

Why this is so New Zealand: I’ve already discussed this “merging like a zip” phenomenon in my guide to driving in New Zealand, but I obviously had to feature it again here, because WTF. It’s super New Zealand because the rest of the world would not be able to handle such completely obscure driving advice.

3. Big Bag Poo

Why this is so New Zealand: Self-explanatory.

4.Free Straw

Why this is so New Zealand: Oh, those sassy Kiwis, how I miss you.

5. Park your trundler here.

Why this is so New Zealand: Because New Zealand is a country full of men who are so manly that they can say “trundler” without feeling unmanly.

6. They may attack you.

Why this is so New Zealand: Because sugar-coating is not a concept that most Kiwis understand.

7. Schist happens

Why this is so New Zealand: In New Zealand, geology jokes are actually understood by more than, say, two percent of the population.

8. Don’t have too much fun.

Why this is so New Zealand: Because having too much fun is a constant danger here.

Bonus Contributions from Readers:

If you have a photo of a hilarious New Zealand sign, tweet it to @itsinmysuitcase and I’ll add it here! Or send me an email at syd@sydschulz.com!

Thanks to Ari Lattanzi for these two awesome signs!

Danger. Airfield.

Why this is so New Zealand: The whole not-sugarcoating thing, coupled with cute cartoons…

Do not touch anything. It may explode.

Why this is so New Zealand: I mean, where else?

What’s your favorite sign that you’ve seen while traveling? Send me a picture!