: The term gained widespread popularity during World War I, when New Zealand soldiers were referred to as "Kiwis" by their allies.
The kiwi is a unique, flightless bird endemic to New Zealand. It is a national icon and a symbol of New Zealand's natural heritage . : The term gained widespread popularity during World
Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry , it was rebranded as "kiwifruit" for export in the mid-20th century. : The term gained widespread popularity during World