[1][2][3] The term OE is part of the New Zealand vernacular,[4] to the extent that official government literature, including the Inland Revenue Department website, name it as a sub-category.
[citation needed] The phrase also indicates that the trip is considered to be an important milestone in one's career development, especially for professional and employees of large multinationals, and is often asked for during job interviews.
[3] In recent years, Asian destinations including South Korea, Singapore, Japan and China have become increasingly popular.
He said New Zealand developed very strong cultural ties to the United Kingdom, and tended to see London as the centre of the universe.
The continuation of the trend may be residual recolonialism, but in addition most New Zealanders have friends and often relatives in London, and its favourable working holiday scheme, proximity to the rest of Europe, and the fact that it is English-speaking also make Britain a desirable destination.