For once I have to admit that this is something the Kiwis got right. Their regs (and to a degree their regulator) have a far more practical approach.
I doubt few here will disagree with that.
Many here will work under both regimes, some as engineers and pilots... the difference really is chalk and cheese stuff, - to me at least.
The NZ system is user friendly and workable, possibly the best I have seen it in 40 years.
Both countries still have their share of 'personalities' but I am equally sure the regulators seem to be taking different approaches to the industry.