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DAY 1005 // 8TH JANUARY 2016 // Cooper’s Beach, New Zealand
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[@OnlyFiniti]

"Probably the money you have left for the rest of your trip" lmao

[@Kellythelegend]

+eX Fin hahahahahahahaahahahaaahahahaha

[@Aleaty]

+eX Fin I thought this was funny too! haha

[@glancing.]

His net worth's 230k, apparently

[@kellyr95]

+eX Fin Yeah Louis could pay a couple tickets like that a day and still make money from youtube.

[@maxbisby1019]

+Daaniloviici probably more

[@pinksealight]

He thinks you have only $400 😂😂😂

[@Kellythelegend]

+pinksealight hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@zacharylisle]

+pinksealight New Zealand sarcasm lol.

[@skyrissxo1968]

Sarcasm lol nz humour

[@kellyr95]

+zacharylisle Maybe sarcasm if it was 50 or 100 bucks but 400 dollars could easily be a travel budget for someone staying with friends as Louis often does.

[@kizzymcd284]

+pinksealight it truly was a joke, New Zealand cops are reknown for joking around to soften the blow of the cost of the ticket. I have family members that are cops so I know them all too well

[@jo99er]

The police man thinking Louis is a poor boy 😂 ...KZbin money mate

[@pianoaround]

+Joe Onyuma youtube money doesnt mean you're rich though hehe

[@swanseawales1979]

+Piano Around the World he does very well

[@realworldfilms4022]

+Piano Around the World he's not rich, but with 1.6m subs and as many videos as he has, he makes a lot of money.

[@flareproductions1473]

+RealWorld Films Not entirely.

[@dharmaqueen]

+Joe Onyuma Dredlocks hippy type must be poor. Lol. Never judge a book and all that.

[@sjq94]

Rip, why you're doing 140 is beyond me. Too dangerous.

[@anaherat5998]

ikr I was laughing so hard when he said that

[@JoePlatt1]

+I'm Sarah It's 86mph, it being in kmh makes it sound much worse than it is. That's the speed most cars drive on the motorways in the UK (even though the speed limit is 70mph). I agree he should have obeyed the limit but don't blow it out of proportion

[@DarylGinn]

+Anahera Totoro how is that funny?

[@JoePlatt1]

KrippeReno Jackson She knows, she just didn't state it...

[@anaherat5998]

I am a New Zealander and I just found it funny that he thought that the speed limit (which I've always thought of as fast) was slow. To me, 140 is way over the limit, and it didn't seem that way to him, I don't know why, I just found that funny.

[@DarylGinn]

Don't fucking speed, there are speed limits for a reason. All you are doing is putting yourselves and others in danger, and for what? To get somewhere a little faster? What's the rush.

[@pianoaround]

+Daryl Ginn Live life the way you want to... Theres no fun without a little risk

[@mtbari5869]

+Piano Around the World Can't tell if you're underage or not but a little risk? What he did was an irresponsible action... Going 40 over the limit could put someone else's life in danger, not to mention your own.

[@Insertnamesz]

+Daryl Ginn - To be fair, lots of studies have shown that avg speed limits in many places of the world are too low for modern cars. 140 isn't that crazy if he's on a straight, dry, highway.

[@MrDownIoad]

+Insertnamesz / Punocchio When other cars are only going at 100, 140 is dangerous.

[@liam_tierney_]

Why don't we just have a middle ground and have one lane go 120 and the outer go 100

[@caitlinf797]

You are so lucky, especially at this time of the year. New Zealand cops are being very strict right now cause people drive awfully during the summer. 140km is a lot!

[@daashadow1]

140km is so fast! Very dangerous and he is very lucky

[@jackerando656]

In the uk 140km isn't fast it's not that far over the speed limit

[@msloane6706]

+Jackerando Thing is though he isn't in the UK our speed limits are different for a reason he should have known them and stuck to them otherwise he is putting everyone at risk. Just because they are different there doesn't make it okay for him to drive like that here!

[@fart2711]

+Jackerando uuk speed limit is 70mph 112km which is way slower then 140km

[@caitlinf797]

Also, if you're in a different country and you're going to drive, research what the general speed limit is. Here it's 100km on motorways n stuff, but in towns and cities it's 50km, it depends where you are. Not knowing the speed limit where you're driving can cause some reeeeal dangerous situations. That's one of the reasons why here so many people complain about tourists driving, because they don't bother to know our road rules.

[@nicolethemuso]

Hey Louis, I'm a long time viewer, born and raised in Nz (currently living in Germany). While this was a frustrating video to watch I hope it raises awareness of the huge issue of foreign drivers in Nz. Many visitors underestimate the distances and road conditions (it's not just long straight roads) when planning a trip in NZ and end up not allowing themselves enough time and hence having to speed and drive dangerously to arrive at their destination on time. While this is only one example, there are so many more that can sadly be found in the news as they've ended up getting in a crash, either seriously injuring or killing passengers and other motorists. I'm not going to quote false facts but I do know that quite a large majority of fatal car accidents (particularly between Christchurch and Queenstown) are due to drivers that are visiting our country. I'm glad you learnt your lesson, that other people were able to learn from your mistake and that you both are safe- take care

[@ForgedGarage]

How do you drive 140kms and think that your cruising?? You would be passing every car and you would have to break like crazy around corners, especially around NZ roads.

[@leenabalanag6028]

It must've been a highway tho because when he got pulled over the cars were wooshing past

[@Amber_Lunenburg]

+Leena Balanag Even so, it looked like he was driving out late at night. Less cars so easier to not know that youre driving way too fast.

[@asksyealer]

+Forged Garage Exactly.. I don't understand either

[@bradleymuirhead9892]

+Lloydtheawesome it is on NZ roads

[@Butter_bread_]

+Ana it doesn't matter if it's a highway. Going 104km or faster is an instant fine here and can be a loss of license. 1000s of tourists crash on our roads. Also he's vlogging which is also breaking the law. He might lose his license before he leaves the country 😂

[@juk61]

Please respect our road rules in NZ. As someone who works in a NZ hospital, the amount of death and injuries from foreign drivers is shocking and plain unfair. People driving on the wrong side of the road, speeding, overtaking on blind corners etc. It only takes 5 minutes to read up about the road rules where you're travelling to. Your audience is massive & it would be great to see you leading as an example instead of laughing it off!

[@anaherat5998]

LOL 140 KMPH IS DEFINITELY NOT THE SPEED LIMIT LOUIS!!!

[@anaherat5998]

I think the reason that our speed limit is way lower here in nz than in europe is because we don't have huge highways and we have tons of windy roads on which it would be dangerous to drive so fast

[@edwardtcrump5312]

+Anahera Totoro Is the speed limit not changed dependant on the sort of road you are on in NZ? Thats ho it works here.

[@anaherat5998]

yeah, but the fastest you can go ever is 100 kmph :)))

[@extendedversion1791]

+Torben Ma In Germany are only short parts that are unlimited from a speed limit

[@Hunter4042012]

+Torben Ma Wrong.

[@jamesallen]

Read the title and thought, of course Louis, of course.

[@nanidice]

i know, right?

[@MichelePonte]

yep :)

[@vonnydu]

LOL, of course :D Anyway, I'm still newbie here, please check my channel :D

[@Valbuenium]

lol same

[@berrydanish]

To all those saying "But in my country we go faster" New Zealand roads are well known for being small, windy, and having adverse camber, blind corners, hairpin, fords, gravel, mud. They are prone to flooding and landslides due to the landscape they are built in, as well as being either coastal or range roads. Even our main state highway is single lane at points, and they only finished sealing it some six years ago. Also, as a farming nation there's a high risk of running into stock or agricultural machinery being moved. Which means the lower speed limit compared to European nations is suited for our road conditions and potential hazards. The speed he was doing was eligible for him losing his license, and posed an enormous danger to other road users. There is no way he was unaware of his speed, as he would have been passing every single car he came across. The speed limit is widely posted, and 100km/h is the absolute upper limit. Even on main highways the corners can have speed notices as low as 15-25km/h due to how small and windy they get, following the path around cliff faces and so on. This includes the part of the country he's in, as Northland has the well-known lethal road around the Brynderwyn Range. Hopefully a lesson well learned, as it is the actions of drivers such as himself that may prevent tourists doing the classic "Kiwi Roadtrip" in future as NZ is considering introducing strict regulations on tourists renting cars, due to a spate of deaths caused by their recklessness. I'm a kiwi in the UK, and he was breaking the UK speed limit for a dual carriageway anyway, so to say he wasn't going that fast is an affront to the local kiwis who have lost friends and family from drivers like him. To put it in perspective, in New Zealand even an ambulance on lights will only go 130km/h on a straight motorway. He was going faster than an ambulance with lights and sirens on. Keep that in mind.

[@daniellawton9153]

You WERE DOING 140 kmh wtf

[@xavierwilliams8944]

Ik aye

[@jindle99]

+Daniel Lawton which is like 87 mph and tbh in the uk people do that on the motorway alot

[@daniellawton9153]

+Jindle yeah we do here but the fact he was unaware makes me feel like he should be focusing more

[@jindle99]

Daniel Lawton I agree 100%, shows how easy it is to make the roads dangerous

[@jindle99]

knick007 Yep!

[@MammaSarah]

I think the important thing with home schooling is the kids socialising. That is a very important part of life. Just make sure they mix and socialise with other children close to there age. Lol @ the cop saying something about 400 dollars being the rest of Louis trip money. I think he said that because Louis isn't flashy or up himself :) Also, Raya looks beautiful as always.

[@pianoaround]

+Mama Sarah. agreed. which is why some families that travel get a more diverse education than ones that stay at home.

[@MammaSarah]

***** Thats good :) Great points :)

[@MammaSarah]

Marie La I love the Braytaylays, yes they do lots of things outside of 'school' I think that's so good! I didn't like school, I wish I could have been home schooled. I was for the last few months of school.

[@poppypoppins5]

+Cecily As someone who was homeschooled 1st-12th grade, I totally agree!

[@luciaelizabeth4825]

+Mama Sarah. I

[@Nostradamus1981]

so your not used to kilometers? can't you match a sign that says 100 to the same number on the speedo? A lot of tourists and locals have been killed because they don't know the road rules.. BTW, the police are now investigating as you should have lost your licence and if it was a rental car - taken off you and made to carry on - on a bus.

[@jessewhite1441]

I am currently being homeschool and I love it! It is a great way to teach your kids at their own pace and teach them standards you want them to learn that they might not learn at a normal school. I will say one thing to make sure you do is keep them socializing with other kids through sports or clubs because it's easy for them to feel left out or isolated when they're homeschooled. Also find out what their learning style is because some kids find it easier to do it themselves (which I prefer) while others would rather be taught and shown how (like my siblings). If you can meet up with other homeschool families that makes it even better because you all have something in common and you can help each other out with teaching and finding activities to do.

[@SkuxxDeluxx89]

if it was anyone else it would of been a fine,suspended licence,car towed,court date, and a long walk home to think about it

[@gabmay1682]

will Louis appear on motorway patrol? (Aussies and Kiwis will know what I'm talking about)

[@ayshabee8603]

LOOOOL FFFS

[@gabmay1682]

well there you go

[@Ladyhawkeye]

+gab may With that tshirt and those dreadlocks he's a chance

[@amishasingh196]

He was just on One News 😂😂

[@uegk-zb9xp]

+Amisha Singh ?!

[@LivTheGinjaNinja]

The speed limit was probably 100km, 140km is crazy fast oh my god!

[@kissingyourshadow]

Lol, 140 is nothing :P

[@AliMillerR]

That's not fast at all for California.

[@LivTheGinjaNinja]

+kissingyourshadow In New Zealand it's really fast because we don't have as many long highways etc, that other countries have

[@LivTheGinjaNinja]

+Ali Miller he isn't in California

[@kissingyourshadow]

+LivTheGinjaNinja I still can't imagine how bad the roads would have to be to make such a low speed limit.

[@GarryDCaprani]

lol imagine if Raya was chopping those leaks thinking "you better start thinking about kids" 😂😂

[@professrsmokem4299]

I see a lot of people in the comments saying that 141 Km isn't fast. Tourists and foreigners alike are responsible for more than 85% of car crashes in the North Island and 87.5% in the South Island (statistics between 2005-2014). And you know what, they probably said the same thing too when they hopped behind the wheel. Our roads, particularly out in the country are no joke, while there may not be a lot of traffic, it's riddled with sudden tight turns like you wouldn't believe and poorly lit if lit at all which they're usually not. And it's easy to become distracted by the scenery when you're out in the wops. Learn the rules before you drive in another country that's all I'm saying.

[@Kathattu]

Im sorry but this is exactly why we need to change the laws about having foreign drivers here. We have had waaaaay too many deaths on our roads because of it. :(

[@kellyr95]

+Kat Pothecary How do you think we should change the laws?

[@rhcoaching]

+Kat Pothecary You're an imbecile. The laws don't need changed. New Zealand just need to get better at advertising the fact that the speed limits are slower than most countries. He said he didn't know the speed limit, meaning that he probably didn't see a sign. Not his fault if there's no speed limit sign on a road. He was going at a reasonable speed for him, considering in the UK, the limit is 70 MPH, and he was going about 80-85 MPH.

[@PaulJaredTurner]

+RossSZG There are speed signs on almost every bend in the road on the state highway system.

[@rhcoaching]

PaulJaredTurner But he wasn't driving on a 'state highway'...

[@katpothecary4360]

+kellyr95 There should be some test or something they should take before hiring any rental car, with what side of the road and speed limits etc. But for those drivers who borrow a car like Louis did, theres no way to control that :/

[@3lin123]

If you don't notice that you're going fast when you're driving 140 km/h you should not be on the road. It's not only your own life you're putting at risk.

[@Colourofemily]

Dude you probably shouldn't have been driving if you "didn't know the speed limit" God you would have put so many people in danger. I'm extremely surprised the cop let you off with only a ticket, especially at the speed you were going

[@TheFreedomTheory]

My husband was homeschooled. We plan to roadschool our kiddos when we have them 😊 They will get to learn as we travel around in our RV and probably have an online curriculum.

[@Noah-mf8le]

thats so cool

[@shrektheallstar1582]

I'm a cucumber

[@AimlessLee96]

I was homeschooled, and it's amazing. It's incredibly conducive to unique and stylized learning. It should be taught that school hours aren't from one specific hour to the other, but rather the entire day is for learning. Make sure and use fun, engaging curriculum to teach the important things such as science, math, and writing. Reading should be a constantly encouraged pastime. Reading improves memory, focus, and vocabulary. Outdoor sports are also a great way to breach the classroom teaching norm, and explore. Make sure and stay on target for learning things in a timely manner, but most of all, have fun. Make sure your kids have an active social life too :) Life isn't all work and no play.

[@MarkRogers0810]

As if he thinks you've only got £180 to your name lol

[@caseychapman5028]

+Mark Rogers alot of tourist come to nz with hardly anything. its common.

[@SuperMADBRO]

it was sarcasm

[@MarkRogers0810]

superMADBRO MADpvp didn't sound like sarcasm

[@taliam3811]

+Mark Rogers it was sarcasm, I promise, its just NZ humour

[@moniqueennis4430]

+Mark Rogers It was sarcasm, every police officer would say that no matter who you are!

[@redbullpaul14]

Hey Louis. Home schooling is amazing. We have been doing it for about 3 months now and my son is excited about all his lessons because we teach him subjects which he has an interest in. We have structured lessons for things like maths, drumming, literacy and computer programming. And have a more fluid approach in other areas where my son researches whatever he wants and we feed in important information. For example my son watches your videos and sees all the amazing places you go and the things you do. We have used your inspiration and he is now planning a road trip around Europe. He is in full control of every aspect and we help him find the info he needs to complete the task. He learns languages, geography, cuisines, different cultures and so many other things. The most important things to remember when homeschooling are to take your lead from the child and keep it fun.

[@TheGamingJessLovesUnicorns]

Why was he going 141km/h on a most likely 100 or 80km/h road? That is super bad.

[@Tyler-oe4tq]

The speed limit was probably 110km

[@TheGamingJessLovesUnicorns]

I live in New Zealand. There are no roads that are at 110km. It maxes out at 100.

[@fletcherwalker9369]

+Tyler Gauthier the speed limit is 100kph in the open road

[@ellaashlin4768]

The speed limit in the area that he was in was 50K because it was a rural area with lots of people. It was on the news and I believe it

[@TheGamingJessLovesUnicorns]

oh wow

[@poppypoppins5]

I was homeschooled my whole life and it was amazing! We were able to learn in a much more hands-on way, outside, in our rooms, and with my brothers and sisters. As well as the ability to travel freely throughout the year and learn on the road. Loved it!!

[@RachelYu]

The maximum is 100 so 141 km/h is heaaaaaaaps Louis! 😱 A record number of crashes and accidents have occurred over this summer because of people speeding so please be safe on our Kiwi roads. Other than that, I hope you and Raya are enjoying our country.

[@hippygram]

My grandson is homeschooled. ( he is now 14) Depending on where you live the regulations are very different. He has ADD but has never used medication for it. Homeschooling allows to educate without restrictions of movement or exploration. They can learn at their own pace and it allows you to spend time on weak areas and breeze through areas they grasp easily. I believe teaching at times suited for your child makes the process much more enjoyable for all. Good luck.

[@ponr]

I have to say, now I know they're together I'm somehow EVEN MORE inclined to watch these videos. Odd.

[@SamuelRowan]

Homeschooler here! What helped me the most in that pursuit was the way things that I was learning could be made tangible in a way that would otherwise be impossible. It made the learning feel more important.

[@arwennekes]

Hey Louis, love your videos and i'm so happy to see you back in New Zealand again! I just wanted you to be aware that New Zealand has had a very high death toll this summer on the roads and a big contributing factor has been tourists not following the road rules and speeding. Although you said our speed limit isn't that fast you will find a lot of people come from overseas and underestimate our roads which twist and turn a lot and are very uneven. We don't have any long highways like overseas. Please be safe and don't put yourself and others in danger, 141 is wayyyy over the limit and I personally feel really unsafe when I see people going that fast down roads that they don't know, especially in the South Island if you end up heading down there, which I hope you do again! :)

[@residenthipster5240]

I'm homeschooled! My biggest advice would be to always encourage the social activities which your kids find interest in. Don't force them to be active, but help them to find out what THEY want to go out and do.

[@paigeanderson1377]

As a kiwi who has friends and family members who have been killed from themselves and others speeding this is horrendous. Please be careful out there Louis! You're endangering yourself and everyone else.

[@LindaKordich]

137 kilometers is about 85 miles per hour. The highways of Los Angeles are riddled with people driving that fast. I guess in New Zealand, the roads are more precarious or the policemen are more diligent. :)

[@Brianna838]

the roads here are quite dangerous. and because it's the summer holidays there have been so many crashes each day, most of the time they're caused by tourists who don't know the roads!!

[@LindaKordich]

+brianna mcilraith Thank goodness he got stopped then, imagine if there would have been an accident hurting themselves and others?

[@Brianna838]

+Linda Kordich i know right! it's so irresponsible to be driving that fast! makes me so infuriated that he thinks he can come to New Zealand and risk lives!

[@MaryYager]

The speed limit on the interstate in Texas is 85mph 😳

[@savannah8259]

I live in Texas and we have a bunch of highways where the speed limit is 85mph and you can't get a ticket until you're 9 over the limit. 😂 we drive fast here

[@Bethany1141]

NZ police said we cannot drive more than 4 km over the speed limit in summer. 141kmph is dangerous to the point of potentially killing other road users. Really not impressed. Plus, you don't need to know miles, our speed signs are in km and so are our speedos so there should be no problems. I'm really sad to hear this.

[@laurenmichellee]

I do homeschooling, This is my 1st year of it, I am in 10th grade, Sophomore, Ive always been in original public schooling and this was a big change for me but literally one of the best decisions of my life. The environment is just so incredible, It's so much easier to learn and you don't get as stressed, I feel constantly happy and I feel like I am truly doing well in school with no distractions. When I first started homeschool we didn't know what to expect it was all new to me and my parents, We set up a desk and we bought a new iMac 25 desktop computer to work on, Some notebooks and folders and things and kept them in the drawers, Its best to make sure they are in an environment where there is no distractions, Its just them, Their work, And their materials. Definitely have 1 certain spot for them to be in to work in from a certain time to the end of the day. It takes some getting used to but just go with what you feel is right and make sure they feel comfortable and are excelling well. Trust me, It is really incredible, The best decision of my life.

[@torihindson]

Louis I love you but please don't use the excuse of you "not knowing the speed limit" that's no excuse. Your driving in a foreign country you SHOULD know this stuff and if you don't then google it. It'll tell you within one single search. The amount of people that had died because of people from different countries is so high and I would have hated for you to contribute to that toll.. You got off easy!

[@torihindson]

Anyone wondering what the speed limit is its 100km Max. So he was doing over 40km over the speed limit!

[@RayRay-sq9vi]

My mom taught my brother, four sisters and myself at home. We loved it! It was really freeing being about to play with lesson plans and mold each subject to your learning style. I was even part of a homeschool group when I was very young...you could look into that. It's basically a bunch of families that meet once a week to take classes together... tutors in way. I'm now in college and I'm doing great. :) I'm even planning on being a teacher myself!

[@D_SQ]

$400 !? That ticket could ruin my life.

[@D_SQ]

+Martin Agree 100%.

[@sarahport9966]

I am 15 and I'm from Canada. I'm homeschooled currently and it is amazing. I have a gym class that I have to do. Some parts are essays and stuff on being healthy but the other part of it is getting 100 hours of physical activity by the end of the year. The best part about homeschool, for me, is walking down town can count for my gym and it can go towards my hours. So with New Zealand you were talking about the ocean and the mountains. If you're like me and have hours your kids need to do for gym take them hiking and swimming, exploring and teach them about the culture. It's an easy way to do gym. Good luck!!

[@summerrussell8335]

All these comments from foreigners are infuriating. 100kmph might not be fast in Germany, the UK or the US, but in New Zealand, it really is. Our roads are extremely dangerous, narrow and windy. If you come here with the mentality that 100km isn't fast, and you believe you can drive faster, then you're gonna get yourself, or some other innocent people killed. I'm so sick of seeing foreigners crashing on New Zealand roads, there needs to be new rules in place that doesn't allow them to drive without some type of road test beforehand. So yeah, cool if you think 100km isn't fast, but don't you dare come here and not follow our speed laws. It makes me so angry that he didn't know the speed limit before driving, there is absolutely no excuse for that. And confusion over the fact we use kilometres isn't a good excuse either. All car speedos here are in kilometres, look at the signage then match it to your speedo. Not that difficult. I'm so sick of innocent New Zealanders getting injured and killed by dumbass foreigners that think they don't need to follow our laws because they're not the same as theirs.

[@Dr.AB1747]

I am currently in home-schooling, and I find it very helpful in many ways. Home-schooled made me tend to think more independently, outside the box. It really strengthens my love to learning new things, makes me motivated, and eradicates boredom. What I like most about home-schooling is that strengthens closeness of the family, and parents’ relationships to children are made deeper.

[@ChristinaColoradoan]

You were flying! No wonder a $400 ticket. Those guys aren't fooling around...

[@petrabaker5412]

The world is the classroom! It's so beneficial to get outside and learn, see things first-hand(particularly for science).

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

You talk about driving safely and under the speed limit. Here's a tip. Put down your camera or what ever you are using to record while you are driving. There are more accidents caused per year because people are using handheld devices while driving than there are accidents caused by people speeding.

[@paxtonrye594]

I was homeschooled my whole life until my senior year in highschool! IT IS SO WORTH IT!!! I am so smart in ways that suit me. You gain those typical "book smarts" but you also learn through life experiences. One piece of advice: get the kids involved. That's the best part of being homeschooled. Flexible schedule = time to do exciting "educational" thing. The world is the classroom. Teach them and nurture them. Best of luck! You can always email me if you ever have questions, trust me, I've been through it all.

[@ashleeadams2033]

New Zealand has a notoriously bad death rate on our roads as a result of tourists making poor decisions, and the fact that you didn't even know what the speed limit is before you got behind the wheel is seriously concerning. I beg you to take a step back and think of the safety of others, if not yourself, before you operate a vehicle.

[@osnapitzjane]

I was homeschooled up through high school. I learned a lot from nature and travel. There is so much science in food, botany, physics and natural events. My school day was structured around outdoor activities and my mom would give me and my siblings freedom to choose which order we did things in and how much of a subject we studied at a time. I retained more knowledge when I had the time to soak up a subject or read an entire book in one sitting; not because it was assigned to me but because I made the choice to do so. What was most important (in my opinion) was that we had socialisation with other kids, which we mostly got from sports activities and homeschool co-ops in our area. I truly loved being homeschooled :) It really works if there is a structured environment and if children are given the space to explore and enrich their own education. All they need is a little guidance and a tiny push to have a really rich, structured home education.

[@ImMamba]

honestly cant believe you didnt know the limit... so careless as always !

[@ashleynix3879]

I'm now a senior in high school and have been homeschooled for 3 years and it's amazing! Look into co-ops for classes and make sure that your kids make friends and have a social life! That is the biggest thing you need to make sure of!

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

NOT a good example to set Louis, doing 140km an hour! HOWEVER, you did take accountability for it and showed people your mistake, and that is the most important thing people should take away from this. We all learn lessons in our lives and Louis put his out on the internet for everyone to see. So, Kudos to you for taking accountability for your actions, but I'm still glad you got a ticket and will have to pay a fine! #SorryNotSorry

[@samspencer1045]

Homeschooling is super fun! I grew up homeschooled and eventually went public school the early years of high school. I went back home for the rest of my junior and senior year. Homeschooling is such an amazing chance to get to know your kids and have them learn to move at their own pace. They still have friends and get to hang out with them. Homeschooling is such a blessing, you can get in homeschool groups as well for your kids to meet new people! There's book curriculums and online as well. Books are better to use because there are no distractions.

[@jackiemitchell6771]

You were going 140km/h! That's so fast!

[@Tyler-oe4tq]

Not really

[@taylorbarkley3867]

+Tyler Gauthier on the narrow curvy roads when your supposed to be going 80 - 100 it's very dangerous (from New Zealand)

[@weepingwillow901]

I think it's good that this left not only a lesson about safe driving but also the importance of attitude. If you mess up and accept responsibility for your mistake, 90% of the time things will work out in the end. Good job Louis for keeping your cool!

[@nikkihalliday1349]

139km an hour!!! That's terrible , this is why ppl coming to nz and drive need to sit a test before !

[@angelanix9339]

Regarding home school...best thing we ever did...gives your family so much freedom to travel and really experience life! We live in Texas (USA) . Honestly, just by asking around and google searches for our area, we put together a great program for my daughter. She is now an entire year ahead in college compared to her age group, and is incredibly happy we went this route.

[@adamking3180]

funny how the policeman thought 200 quid was gonna clear louis out of his money

[@AmeliaKay]

That's a lot of money here lol

[@robbiemcrae6820]

Just a bit of NewZealand sarcasm. ;)

[@12joeg7665]

when I was younger (I'm 17 now) my parents took me out of school so we could go travelling around Europe. My mum was, at that point, a teacher so that sort of helped. My education was based more around experience than actual structured learning. every day I would speak different languages and experience different cultures. This helped me to become the self-sufficient and confident person I am today. I would have maybe 2 hours of proper taught lessons each day and my parents would ensure that my free time during the day included some educational tasks (weighing pine nuts we collected from a forest and doing maths stuff around that etc.) I think the thing to be focussed on is making their childhood more enjoyable and allow them to learn the way they want - it definitely helped me develop. I am now back in mainstream education doing my A-levels, having got excellent grades in my GCSEs; it definitely didn't negatively impact my educational life. Hope you can take something from this.

[@MissPurple2448]

new zealand definitely needs stricter rules on tourists driving in our country... no offence to louis but thats how so many crashes happen here when people are allowed to drive without knowing any of our road rules

[@ab-doozy]

Louis lowkey savage in the streets. We all want you to "Live the Adventure" SAFE!!!

[@gorbulas]

Many tourists are killed on NZ roads every year because of antics like this. Shameful.

[@lukeholloway6389]

I was homeschooled and wouldn't have it any other way. At 14 I started working for a software company part time. I am now 18, have worked for multiple software companies as a UI designer and software developer without stepping a day in college. Homeschooling allowed me tons of opportunities to explore my passions. I dabbled in welding, black smithing and construction all before age 15 before deciding on software development. It taught me to live life to the fullest, not waste time and explore my passions. I highly recommend it to anyone out there considering it!

[@goonertron87]

That big sign on the side of the road says what the speed limit is, I'm sure they have them in England. Our tourism industry should really explain the rules better before handing over the keys. Too many deaths by careless tourists on our roads. Even a simple multi choice test would be enough, it takes hours to get here could study it on the plane ride.

[@georgia8678]

Louis, for Rob, integrated learning is SO important for young kids. Basically what this means is, instead of teaching a lesson on maths, then a lesson on English, then science etc. all these lessons can be compiled into one activity. Focusing on one concept or theme that interests the child then developing their mathematical, scientific and English skills will come naturally through the learning. An example could be a theme of the ocean. Writing stories about groups of fish and their environment and how it's affected by humans is maths, science and English and even geography. The same theme should be used for a period of time, in regular schools this would be one term (depending on the grade) or two themes per term. It's really interesting. I recommend reading articles about it, try reading about the Reggio Emilia approach, Steiner etc. :) good luck with the homeschooling! It's totally worth the hard work because they will actually want to learn!!!

[@Tarienky]

This is so irresponsible.. What about the locals and other drivers you are putting at risk? "not knowing the laws" is not an excuse.. If you're gonna drive in another country the least you could do is be aware of and abide by the road rules

[@marytheresapitre7936]

I was homeschooled right from preschool to grade 12. When I was younger, me and all my siblings would learn together from my mom. We learned all the regular things like math, english, history, science, but then we would also have time to pursue things that we enjoyed like art, music, or even just exploring outdoors. When I got to highschool, I enrolled in an online school so that I could still graduate with a diploma and have all my necessary credits for highschool, but still be able to do it from home. Also I was able to pursue things that I love like music, running and writing because I had more free time and my schedule could be moved around as I pleased. Homeschooling is hard, but really good if you are right for it.

[@MoonshineNL]

140kmh... that's dangerous as heck, you could kill someone.

[@pianoaround]

OMG!! total dream of mine is to roadtrip through New Zealand and make music with locals. You guys are living the DREAM!

[@gtone339]

Foreigners these days. They don't bother reading the official NZ Road Code. 100 KM/Hr is the maximum speed limit okay?

[@amandasitati1678]

The intro will never get old. Its so chill and simple, i love it!!!

[@samlouisebaker]

A little bit sad to see the ignorance of not finding out the speed limit Louis. We have had so many people die on the roads because tourists don't educate themselves. :( please don't do this in any other country.

[@MauraLaine]

I am homeschooled, but the way I was taught was through co-ops and also any other way you can get involved with other people and make friends in a less school dynamic. When you want to bring your kids into nature and teach them in a way to have fun and enjoy everything, although you can do that in homeschooling easily (whether you use a curriculum, or make your own), there's this other thing called "Unschooling" where you learn more by nature and being able to do fun things. My moms friends are doing unschooling with their kids, and they're very smart and have learned a lot (although college isn't something they want to do, and they prefer being out in the middle of nowhere, growing their own food, and basically living off the grid and in nature). It really just depends on what curriculum you use, and it's trial and error.

[@kristybrown208]

i cant beleive someone let you hire/borrow a car without you knowing our most basic road rules - also we have speed limit signs posted everywhere - how do you miss them!?!. New Zealand roads are really hard to handle if you aren't use to driving on them, let alone speeding on them! Gah!!!

[@mary-emmasmith4453]

My mum homeschooled me using the Montessori method of teaching which is just that - teaching through a child's passion and interest and allowing them to explore the world in a very physical way. It helped me to enjoy learning and not feel self conscious about my pace of learning and has enabled me to follow my passion for nature and study zoology at university :) I really recommend Montessori and fully intend on giving my own children the same schooling that I had.

[@willsworld982]

As a New Zealand citizen this vlog, really angered me. Louis I was so happy to hear that you were coming to New Zealand, the even thought of being on the same landmass as you was amazing. But this changed my mind, driving 40kmph over the nation's speed limit is just horrific. Please never ever go over the speed limit, it's there for a reason. *I know that you will probably just ignore this comment, but if you are reading this, please please please do not speed anywhere or for whatever reason!*

[@kanakerson]

I've homeschooled my son for several years now and it's the best thing our family has done. There are so many great resources out there, many of them free. It's so fun to see the world through your children's eyes and learn alongside them. My 2 pieces of advice would be #1 give yourself grace, homeschooling is hard and it can be easy to worry if you are doing enough for your child. #2 in the end their character will matter a whole lot more than their education so prioritize your relationship with them over your lesson plans. IMHO

[@nofiltermum]

I hope you are ashamed, do you know how many people die on NZ roads because of speeding tourists? ALOT. I hope the NZpolice see this and that cop gets in trouble for changing the ticket

[@BornFancy]

I was homeschooled from 6th grade to 12th. I enjoyed it. Just make sure to not let the kids slip on it. Don't let them talk you into letting them take a day off, because once you do, it will start happening all the time! Just give the kids your time and attention and they should be fine! My problem was my mom worked during the day, so she could only help me in the evenings and it kind of sucked!

[@MsMissyMinecraft]

i love your content ect and always have but damn, 140km? You put your own and others lives at risk driving that fast on New Zealand roads... don't be reckless man.

[@lovedaymorbid]

Does anyone else feel like a concerned parent whenever Louis posts a video with a title like this. Every time I'm just "Louis Cole what did you do this time?!"

[@oliviamaritz6618]

I just can't understand why you and Raya were laughing after being pulled over doing 140km/h. Thats truly terrible. Here in New Zealand we have a huge problem with tourist drivers causing car accidents and killing people, because they are not following our road rules. The fact that you didn't know the speed limit is not an excuse. If you are driving on our roads you need to know the rules and the speed limits. Please be more careful on our roads.

[@samlee6783]

if you're planning something, go to a place called tutukaka, near whangarai, do their perfect day cruise! it's a great way to spend a whole day!

[@daniellawton9153]

I don't recommend homeschooling 100% my mate was homeschooled we live in no and he felt locked off from making friends and he found it hard and then going to normal school he found it hard to adapt hope this helps

[@johnwallace3512]

Rob, we home-schooled 2 of our kids briefly, like 1 & 2 years because they were struggling in the "system." My kids decided Mum was too dumb to teach them so they demanded school hours (making her job easier). My wife spoke to her good teacher friends and simply went to "School Supplies" in Whangarei for the curriculum books. What the daughters discovered was that they could start at 8am and finish early. They did amazing projects in the afternoons. They got after school jobs. They were far more contented without the peer pressure. In fact we were the source of the peer pressure. My middle daughter left her primary school at 11 (we also enlisted SPELD because she had a reading age 6) and after 1 year at home, entered Northland College top of the 3rd form entrants. She finished 7th form and was awarded Dux. During their home-schooling time he girls ran a little co-op buying produce at the Whangarei wholesale markets (closed now) and selling it around a circle of families. They planned a complete South Island tour for the family, including the budget. They learned far more than they would have at school, especially the truth that you are responsible for your own education. I think those two girls are possibly the most self-sufficient managers of their lives out of our 5 children.

[@filmzen281]

check out unschooling. I'm traveling all over the states with my daughter and that's what I'm doing.

[@robbiemcrae6820]

That is putting your daughter at a huge disadvantage later in life. Seems very selfish and irresponsible. Just my opinion.

[@arojy1]

+filmzen sounds interesting, but would universities accept homeschooled kids when they grow up ? or will they find jobs ? like engineering ? so many questions.

[@harini3257]

+infinitiy Assuming that they do sit for their A-Levels or SATs in the US, and fulfill the University requirements, why not? Universities probably care more about how well we do for our national exams than how we got our education.

[@arojy1]

Harini Bliss i don't think it's that easy, universities need a school certificate, it's one of the requirements.

[@harini3257]

+infinitiy The certs come from the exams though, not the school itself. For example, if I get an A for my A-levels in all the subjects required, then I fulfill the university requirements for a certain course. It doesn't matter if Im homeschooled or I went to public school.

[@Olifactory]

I was homeschooled and plan on doing the same with my kids. My mom basically taught us the basics and took us to the library a ton so we could check out whatever we wanted to read and follow our interests. I socialized mainly at church and with neighbors and didn't really miss public school since I got to sleep in and do school in a couple hours as opposed to all day. My mom also made everything a "field trip" like adding up totals at the grocery store, going to the beach, etc. The only thing I'd caution against is making sure you don't get out of your depth with things. If you don't have the knowledge, hire a tutor or enroll your kid in a class through a group or co-op or something so they don't just miss that knowledge. I could learn a lot on my own but once my mom ran out of math knowledge she couldn't exactly help me with homework so I went to college early for that.

[@hazz569]

lol hopping out of your car when youve just been pulled over and the cop is still in his car is one way to get shot. Your lucky. In NZ you stay in your car and the cop will come up to your window. Only get out if the officer asks you to.

[@Andybiotics]

+Harry P It is not the US, you don't get shot for getting out of the car.

[@m2kr980]

+Andybiotic You won't get shot but the police will still view it suspiciously, thinking the driver may be trying to flee or attack the officer. So in NZ we stay in the car and the cop comes to us.

[@Andybiotics]

M2K R I am a kiwi and I've gotten out of the car more than once, not correct but it was no biggie.

[@m2kr980]

Yeah not a biggie but they will usually tell you to get straight back in for the reasons I've mentioned.

[@hazz569]

+Andybiotic Im also a New Zealander and you definitely shouldn't get out of your car unless asked. When an officer is sitting in a car they are in a vulnerable position. Its like you wouldnt reach into your pocket during a confrontation with the police either i hope.

[@MsLozeh]

I home schooled when I was about 9 years old, only for one year. My mum was really great at making our lessons practical, we used the backyard and the pool for physics experiments. we also drove around Queensland (Australia) and camped and learned about the nature and animals we have here. She also wanted us to learn social skills so we got together with the other home schoolers in our town every Wednesday and did something new every week. It was quite a good year.

[@zacharylisle]

WOW 141km you got lucky with that cop guessing he was a highway patrol officer pretty strange that he let you go they usually aren't that nice with speeders, town cops are way more chill up here in Northland cops would most likely give you good long speech and a slap on the wrist, Ive been pulled over with drunk passengers and I only hold a learners license all my occupants were past the legal limit by miles so the cop just gave me a little pep talk and said get my restricted asap and good on me for driving them and let me go free, anyway that's my story haha :)

[@AshalaySays]

When I was a nanny, I taught the kids through home schooling. the best way I found that kept their attention is to focus morr on lessons that capture their attention throughout the day and sprinkle a bit of not so fun throughout. I also.use art as a way of teaching. so for spelling we sing for math we draw. which helps them get started on their learning.

[@alandun27]

UK speed limit is 113 kph which is 70 miles per hour - you were travelling at nearly 90 miles per hour - LET THIS BE A LESSON TO US? second time your seriously reckless driving has endangered Raya's life. MATE!!!! PLUS! That policemen did you a favour and BROKE THE LAW for you - not only did you secretly film him but you put it up on the internet????????????

[@adriankline1351]

Hello Louis! Although I live in one of the most scenic states, Colorado. I have had the chance to travel extensively. As far as raw, natural, majestic beauty, nothing comes close to Iceland and New Zealand. They are both mind blowing. for me Iceland is the top choice because it has such a small population of roughly 300,000 thousand residents and they have done an exceptional job preserving their natural beauty. For culture and fun people, Argentina will blow your mind. Those people know how to have fun and treat you like family or an old friend although you just met. Enjoy New Zealand and stay safe Louis. Amazing country and people!

[@delta6404]

Educate yourself before you go off driving in another country, I thought that would be a very obvious thing to do for tourists. Come on Lou you've been to New Zealand how many times and you don't know the speed limits? Not cool, bro.

[@pommecythere]

I was homeschooled. Self motivation definitely is a key skill that is developed. It got to where my mother could let me sleep in in the morning because I preferred to work at night and that worked for me. It's more work on the parent because you have several different learning style and interests to figure out and teach but you have an advantage as a parent because you know your kid. The classroom is never closed. Every opportunity has a lesson in it. You can write short essays on your observations. Practice giving those essays as public speaking and speech. Science. Find the history behind it etc. possibilities are endless.

[@amysymes2418]

Stop speeding on nz roads! Foreigners are killing New Zealanders because they are crap drivers. You should have lost your licence.

[@kellymcintire6462]

Yay Homeschooling! We are a homeschooling family. We have 4 children and absolutely LOVE that we can homeschool. Our kids are ages 10, 8, 6, and 4. We've homeschooled from the beginning. It is totally crazy, plans don't usually goes as planned, however; we love that we are apart of what our kids are learning. They also have time to pursue their passions and enjoy being a kid. We live at our library and enjoy our adventures & opportunities we get to have together as a family. As a mom, I especially love that I don't have to say goodbye to my kids each morning and trust that someone else does a good job raising my children. I also know that each of my kids learn differently, and I am able to teach them in ways that they will learn best. They wouldn't get that in a classroom of 25 kids with 1 teacher. We have tons of reasons for taking this journey. You definitely have to firmly believe in your reasons, that's what will keep you strong on those exhausting days. 😊 Praise God!