New Zealand: History & Natural History - Is Kiwi Shoe Polish an iconic New Zealand brand name? No it isn't because actually it is Australian. In 1906, William Ramsay (an ex-pat Scot)
New Zealand: History & Natural History - The world-famous 'Kiwi' shoe polish brand has little to do with New Zealand - it is 100% Australian. The photograph shows Kiwi shoe polish founders
![Amazon.com: KIWI Black Parade Gloss Shoe Polish and Shine | Leather Shoe Care for Dress Shoes and Boots | Carnuba Wax | 2.5 Oz : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry Amazon.com: KIWI Black Parade Gloss Shoe Polish and Shine | Leather Shoe Care for Dress Shoes and Boots | Carnuba Wax | 2.5 Oz : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YokW2Pl6L._AC_UY1000_.jpg)
Amazon.com: KIWI Black Parade Gloss Shoe Polish and Shine | Leather Shoe Care for Dress Shoes and Boots | Carnuba Wax | 2.5 Oz : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
![Having originated in Australia, the shoe polish was boosted by wartime demand and is now a global brand. Having originated in Australia, the shoe polish was boosted by wartime demand and is now a global brand.](https://cached.imagescaler.hbpl.co.uk/resize/scaleWidth/815/cached.offlinehbpl.hbpl.co.uk/news/OMC/7061112E-0F51-395F-BCBA7F58F8377641.jpg)