A little piece of paradise

It’s been a turbulent few years in NZ, and the challenge has been to stay ‘grounded’ and not get swept away in all the hysteria.

So it is refreshing to find somewhere to find somewhere that is still the same as it was back in the 1980’s when I first discovered it

Introducing the Hot pools at Parakai Springs..

The indoor hot pool

It’s exactly the way I remember it been in the 1990’s.

I remember spending hours going down these hydroslides, then relaxing in the the hot pool.
After that it was time for a decent burger (which they still make!), and then a ride home in the dark on an XS650 (the bike in the front)

Riding the 650 was an experience in itself, especially at night, when you only have the sound of the bike, a cold cool night, and an open face helmet.

30 years later, I’m here with my wife and kids. I’m a bit less enthusiatic about the hydroslides because I’ve already got the T-shirt, but I did have a few goes after some nudging from the kids.

There are 2 hydroslides, one fast and a slower one.
The burgers were so good, they were eaten before I could take a photo, so here’s one of the cafe instead…

A Submission to the Discussion Document for Safer Online Services and Media Platforms.

This is shared from Tim Wikiriwhi’s blog Eternal Vigilence.

The Government is trying to shut down free speech in a vain attempt to control the narrative over covid, climate change, whatever. They are ramming thru as much leglisation as they can before the election in 3 months time.

Above picture from New Zealand’s Free Speech Union From the free Speech Union…. here. The Department of Internal Affairs has released proposals seeking significant content regulation for media and online platforms. We must push back to keep our internet and press free: The Discussion Document here. They are at it again! This Labour government might…

Tim Wikiriwhi: My Submission to the Discussion Document for Safer Online Services and Media Platforms.