I'm also from NZ. I don't have this perception. I generally expect something kiwiX to be somehow related to New Zealand but draw no conclusions as to the ty

I'm also from NZ. I don't have this perception. I generally expect something kiwiX to be somehow related to New Zealand but draw no conclusions as to the type of person behind it. Kiwi as a fruit comes from a deliberate re-branding of the somewhat inelegantly named "Chinese gooseberry" to draw an association with New Zealand Where it is a significant export. I have encountered non New Zealand uses of Kiwi and don't have much of a problem with it. I get a small feeling of disappointment like I recognize a friend at a distance but realise it's not them when I get closer. That's about it.