Interesting thoughts from Rude's in the presser on the strong sense of negativity that pervades life in New Zealand. As another Australian living in Aotearoa, I've also encountered this negativity, especially in my workplace. Small issues that are easily fixed, or aren't actually real issues get blown out of all proportion as if the whole world is about to fall apart. Even on this forum, there's a strong sense of negativity, even in the now when the team are playing out of their socks and have been undefeated over the past eight games. As Rudes' said, let's live in the now and enjoy this season for what it is. Long may it continue!
Fully agree with your comments.
On the other hand though, we have better craft beer here in NZ.