GALLERY: Our Kiwi cousins
We're quick to claim them as our own... or, in Russell Crowe's case, until they do something wrong.
However there's no doubt about it, some of Australia's (and Hollywood!) biggest stars call New Zealand home.
Did you know all of these celebs were Kiwis? Check them out below... you might be surprised.
Follow the kiwi sceptics as Air New Zealand challenges their views about New Zealand's lack of culture. Check out the videos at www.kiwisceptics.comand tune in to find out if we can change their minds!
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Oh, good ol' Rusty. There's always controversy over his nationality, but we're here to clear it up once and for all. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand and moved to Australia with his family when he was four. His family moved back to NZ when he was 14 and went to high-school in Auckland.
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She's Australia's favourite mum, but Rebecca Gibney actually calls Wellington home. The Packed to the Rafters star moved to Australia when she was 19.
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Rachel Hunter is famous her relationship with rocker Rod Stewart... and even more famous for her hair-swishing days as a Pantene ambassador.
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You might recognise Melanie Lynskey from such productions as Ever After, Up In The Air and Two And A Half Men. Aahh, now you know who she is.
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Lucy Lawless is probably one of New Zealand's most famous exports - who didn't used to watch Xena: Warrior Princess? Lucy's since gone on to find fame in Battlestar Galactica and the Spartacus TV series.
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We claim him as one of us but Keith Urban was actually born in Whangarei, New Zealand before moving to Queensland.
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While Keisha Castle-Hughes was actually born in Australia, she's technically a NZ citizen. She's the youngest person to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the 2002 film Whale Rider.
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You might not be familiar with Karl Urban's name, but he's leaving his mark on Hollywood with blockbuster roles in Star Trek (as Jim Kirk's best friend) and Lord of the Rings (as Eomer). And no, he's not related to Keith Urban.
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Callan Mulvey is actually of Maori descent but moved to Australia when he was eight.
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He's probably best known as Jim Robinson from Neighbours, but Gen Y probably remember him as Caleb from The O.C. Alan's resume includes a variety of Hollywood roles - from Ugly Betty to Lost.
Oh, good ol' Rusty. There's always controversy over his nationality, but we're here to clear it up once and for all. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand and moved to Australia with his family when he was four. His family moved back to NZ when he was 14 and went to high-school in Auckland.
