Is This NEW ZEALANDS HOSPITALITY? Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty 🇳🇿

In this episode, we drive from Auckland to the Bay of Plenty where we will be staying for the next two or three weeks. As we drive there we stop by Waihi beach where we bump into a lovely woman who invited us to her home followed by meeting some nice fishermen while walking along the beach. very eventful day and we hope you enjoy the episode.
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[@DavG_NZ]

If ya haven't already been told, that red wagon is a Vauxhall Victor FD.

[@Jmama9T]

This year in Auckland we've been experiencing floods and severe weather and there's just been constant rain throughout the year.

[@iainbanks7415]

As a New Zealander I must say that the cost of living here is out of control for example petrol is $3 a litre and most of us can't afford to go out for coffee etc. We fish because it is free food and there are plenty of fish. Most of us are very kind and welcoming people, if you come to New Plymouth you are more than welcome to stay at my house. Best of luck on your adventure in NZ.

[@jdrei5080]

Petrol in Nelson, South Island is mostly $2.70

[@iainbanks7415]

@@jdrei5080 In New Plymouth we're up to $2.92 most stations. Sadly the ferry ride is more expensive than the gas. You live in a beautiful part of the country. Enjoy 2024!!

[@nannajaysadventures]

New Zealand is a wonderful place, and I am proud to call it home. It can be a bit expensive, but the rest makes up for it.

[@fredsmith3099]

That lady at the beach is classic NZ. Genuine nice people who look out for others. 😀

[@universityofnowhere]

Bro, I wouldn't call the weather similar to Irish weather. NZ is in the 30s & 40s latitude south. Whilst the Southern Hemisphere is generally cooler than the Northern, it's a lot warmer and sunnier in NZ than Ireland mate. Each region of the country can be different from the rest.

[@GlenAndMado]

this was the start of our trip and after 3 months we have realised that the weather is very different here compared to Ireland! haha!

[@kathyryder828]

I think they made this video in winter. Some parts of NZ get very hot in summer.

[@Magdalene_b]

Still got the same weather.

[@Magdalene_b]

The woman doesn’t sound Irish at all he does.

[@universityofnowhere]

@@Magdalene_b What part of NZ are you from?

[@Notric]

The flap over the petrol cap has a holder for the cap when filling.

[@harpyhill]

New Zealand definitely experiences more extreme temperatures then we do here in Ireland & the UK, I was living in Christchurch back in 2019 and it was really dry and hot all throughout the spring & summer months, I wasn't expecting that in the South Island 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@GlenAndMado]

yeah its madness! weather is definitely better when it comes to not being cold which is wonderful! haha

[@jonsmith6982]

Yes but at least the temp in chch & canterbury region drops by about 9pm at night & you can sleep i live in sunny Nelson south island & it's insane over summer in the area i live .The temp does not drop at all over night & you can't sleep at all you wake soaking wet from sweat it sucks ,i only rent & have no air cond & landlord does not want to fit it either .Even folk with air con say they can't sleep at night either lot's of people complain about the heat ,it has definitely changed & got hotter in the last 20 years or so ..West Coast south island is best if you can handle the man eating sand flies .

[@kathyryder828]

​@jonsmith6982 I've lived in both Nelson and Christchurch. Nelson is much more pleasant in summer. On the 35 degree C days in Canterbury it does not cool down enough at night to sleep well. Nelson doesn't get that hot. The maximum temp there is usually mid 20s. Occasionally high 20s.

[@paton57]

​@kathyryder828 totally agree I've known it to be 30c at 6 in the morning in Christchurch, I live in the Grey Valley on the westcoast it gets into the 30s here in Summer too, North Islanders aspecially think that it always rains on the Coast but most of the rainfall is Hokitika South

[@jonsmith6982]

& wetport ,,i mean westport.@@paton57

[@MrKnightstale]

I'm truly loving your spin on our country! I so wish we could have met while you were in Taranaki, my fiancee and I met a couple from Norway many years ago at a backpackers here in New Zealand and have kept on contact with them ever since.

[@denisetewhata2513]

Amazing u got to see the kiwi generosity, and the kiwi ingenuity, no8 wire, what were known for

[@tkcourierkage9028]

Not a good start if your using your cell phone while pump petrol 😢😢

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

People have the capacity for goodness. I like it🙂

[@mikeneville9149]

Its awsome you can travel so far to the bottom of the planet and find familiararity,

[@sunburn1013]

I was born in the UK, but my heart belongs to NZ and its wonderful people.

[@billywhizz5021]

The northern third of NZ is sub tropical, so quite where he gets the thoughts that the weather is like Ireland and England, I just don’t know!.

[@GlenAndMado]

haha we always thought it was like Ireland before we arrived but starting to realise its alot different now!

[@kathyryder828]

I don't think the UK has the hot, dry summers that Otago and Canterbury experience either. Southland would probably have the closet climate.

[@melaroha8003]

a lot of asians live along the west and south coast of the north and south Island they are very big eaters when It comes to sea food. the thing Is they're not Content with what they take, they're taking undersize seafood such as Paua and Kinas etc. my people the Maori people are always content with what we take and leave what we don't need and give them time to multiply for the next season.

[@speeddemon9555]

great German Irish accent !!

[@ivydickson7596]

Just watched your first video in Auckland. First day in NZ. You guys are so lucky to get such an awesome car first time, especially when you say you have never owned one. It is so easy to buy a lemon, that just costs you lots of dollars. Good on you guys.

[@mahinaluna6998]

Yay you too i am so happy you've been so welcomed! Thank you for all the transportive content & allowing me to live vicariously from Hawaii.

[@Majellanz]

That's a weird Irish accent, guys...whereabouts are you from, specifically?

[@GlenAndMado]

Hahah weird!?? The problem is there’s about 50 different Irish accents. Dublin, Tallaght my friend 😄

[@honahwikeepa2115]

I was born in 1959 in Tauranga but spent most of my life in Sydney. I come from Motiti island just off the coast near Tauranga. Stay safe.👍

[@GlenAndMado]

Oh! I thought I was the harder one to understand hahah but to be honest the sound was terrible on the ferry, to much sound pollution for the video :(

[@josephpaerau9144]

Do you know the Jones

[@KiwikimNZ]

The weather so far this year has been shit. Never known such a bad spring and summer so far has not existed! Canterbury usually has hot dry summers. Glad you came across kiwi hospitality, we are a friendly lot here! Most of the time lol

[@anthonysherry2628]

I have been in the cafe, the old car is a Vauxhall Victor..

[@dawnpotts4665]

There is a groove inside the flap you opened for the petrol to sit the cap in while you put fuel in.

[@coisworld1312]

Hi Glenn and Mado l'm enjoying your videos great job. Your probably caught up with this by now about where to put the petrol cap? There's often a little hook thing on the inside of the petrol "door".

[@GlenAndMado]

Oh still haven’t discovered this then 😂 il have a look 👀

[@martinsmallwood9605]

Citrus grows well in Northern NZ . Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit, Oranges, Mandarins along with sub tropical fruit like avocado, passion fruit , feijoa and of course Kiwi fruit Ireland's temperature range is closer to that in the south island than the north. I can see Glen having a go at fishing before you leave NZ he seems fascinated by the idea.

[@GlenAndMado]

The bay of plenty! its magic!. still can't believe on what can grow in this country! haha

[@kathyryder828]

Meyer lemons can be grown in most parts of the South Island. Grapefruit, oranges and mandarins in the Nelson/ Tasman region and parts of Marlborough. Overall, the North Island does have a milder climate. I'm not sure if it's correct to say that the UK has a similar climate to the South Island though. It does get cold here in winter. In summer, the maximum daily temperature is often above 30 degrees C in Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago. I don't think UK summers tend to be that hot?

[@kathyryder828]

It's easy to grow feijoa and passion fruit in the South Island. Also grapes, stone fruit, pip fruit (apples and pears) and berries. Most vegetables too. Tropical fruits wouldn't do well here. They probably wouldn't do well in some parts of the North Island either.

[@jonathanmoss5328]

Just discovered this channel today. A German girl with a strong Irish accent sound’s hilarious to me. Did you study in Ireland?

[@GlenAndMado]

Brilliant isn't it! hahah, na basically she lived in Ireland and worked there for 3 years. we met there but its because she's with me always the past 6 years which creates the accent 😂

[@Antony-qq1ob3bz3g]

there is good people in new zealand i must go to the north island get me a wife seriously... top people

[@GlenAndMado]

haha make it happen and get yourself up there and explore it! its only down the road my friend 😂

[@marias8007]

You two make a great team 😊

[@subaru721]

Just call it TGA all the locals know it by that....

[@milsilva3074]

Between driving Glen roadside beautiful view atmosphere and you also driving well Glen brother

[@ellexpress111]

Yesterday in NZ it was 19 degrees in Auckland (North Island) and 30 in Christchurch (South Island) crazy Spring time weather

[@GlenAndMado]

damn thats madness!

[@katzolitamason6729]

Wellington is still cold and super changeable

[@kathyryder828]

I live in Christchurch. We have not had any 30 degree days this spring. We had two 26 degree days last week. Overall it has been a colder November than usual.

[@ellexpress111]

@@kathyryder828 My Sister lives in St Albans and her temp read 30

[@Hongaars1969]

Poor Glen. Cycling all your life, bought your first care ever… by now you’ve likely had to adjust to living in a car centric country. There is public transport in Auckland, it def improved a lot in the past 25 years but it is not Auckland or Melbourne or like anything you’ll find in most European cities.

[@johnkooy5327]

To answer your question about the lemon tree Yes it can be cold at time like in Ireland,but................... The climate is different and lemon trees can handle the cold We get higher temperatures in summer and the light levels are very high The UV levels in NZ are especially high in Gisborne/Napier?Hastings.

[@darrenmeiissayoumumdonn-wa1933]

Darren Donn-Walker 👶🇳🇿Waihi

[@dane1056]

In those Toyota wish's theres a little holder on the inside of the petrol cap door that you can put the cap on. Very handy so you don't leave it on the roof or something.

[@bb21again.67]

I was just going to say that. 😅

[@GlenAndMado]

yeah a few people have mentioned only discovered it last week hahaha

[@aearnshaw9800]

You've probably already figured out how to pronounce Tauranga - but it is toe-rung-ah, rolling the r. The 'ng' is pronounced as the ng in 'sing'. Thanks for your videos...I'm enjoying your accents.

[@ArccSwift]

Its things like this that makes me sad at all the current world events. Were here just chilling in nz on the opposite side of the world loving thy neighbour and everyone else is going a bit mental.

[@milsilva3074]

Beautiful area beach site my mother and everyone not a family they are lot of time travel to New Zealand only I am never go to New Zealand one day I will go very beautiful 2006 my brother invite all family I am not interest that time when I saw that your video clips that country is so wonderful and also beautiful lights video clip we can meet another good video clip bye-bye goo❤️❤️❤️❤️😘d luck god bless both of them

[@bazzybadboy7160]

There’s a kiwi for you ! Good on you ol girl ❤

[@GlenAndMado]

haha our first encounter now we have experienced several hospitality experiences here in New Zealand! :)

[@julianskinner3697]

There will be a hook inside the petrol flap that you can put the cap on while you full up the car.

[@JaemanEdwards]

How awesome was that random lady ? Not the one who offered accommodation, but the one who helped the bro struggling with his fishing gizmo.

[@GlenAndMado]

Yeah such a nice community! 😃

[@kjmax1068]

Tauranga is pronounced Toe raanga with a soft sounding "g"

[@astrothecat01]

So sorry...i was washing my hair that day. Thank fuck.

[@Tamaragreenway]

If you don’t know where to go next I recommend Wellington PLEASE 🙏

[@fatangimaimotuliki6690]

HI Glen and Mado🌺 HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MADO🌺

[@jonylawson73]

Sadly this side of NZ is rapidly disappearing

[@GwigglesNZ]

No it's not. Go travel NZ then go travel the world. You'll realise how good we have it.

[@teddy-7957]

We use to be sheep country but the Govt encourage farmers to go dairy farming or pine trees. Now we got to many cows they're polluting our waters and pine trees are stuffing up the soil. And after cyclone Gabriel the slash left behind from the harvesting of the pine trees, caused major destruction to land and property, roads and bridges.....

[@GlenAndMado]

Seems to be the case in most countries unfortunately

[@SohailKhan-uh7od]

Nice Sharing. n Love From Pakistan

[@sunnysmiles4590]

The rest of New Zealand has such a different feel from Auckland especially. I feel like the real culture of New Zealand you find in the regions, I hope you can travel to my home in Hawkes Bay! Napier is such an awesome city.

[@GlenAndMado]

Hey! Yeah very true! Auckland wasn’t so fun anyways haha but we will be coming to hawks bay soon my friend! Maybe we can catch up then!

[@haleyrichardson8818]

​​@@GlenAndMadoSo sorry you guys had a bad experience in Auckland 😔 I promise we're not all bad. I hope you give us another chance. PS: I recommend One Tree Hill for a visit. I may be biased, as I grew up a 5 minute walk away, but it is truly a beautiful place 💗 All the best in your travels 💗

[@leonaessens4399]

Ah, Napier... I lived in many countries, and many more cities, and I once lived and worked in Napier. That was 50 years ago but I still remember Napier as one of my all-time favourites.

[@roxyhaze6955]

That lady was amazing

[@ahungryspiderateme]

Gas station doesn't allow cellphones when filling up with fuel.😊

[@GlenAndMado]

you talking about the guy behind while filling?

[@milsilva3074]

Idea sister and bro congratulation nice car black colour I like it because Ireland licence can't driving Glen I heard you said learning board😀❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GlenAndMado]

yeah we can use Irish learners license in new zealand :)

[@kiwinewz2042]

Tauranga say the au is like ow in cow but with a T. rang pronounced like rong in wrong the ad a.

[@barbsremi3734]

Tauranga...toe as in your toe,roll the r=rrr...anga=ung as in bung...toerrrunga

[@kiwinewz2042]

@@barbsremi3734 yeah nahhhh

[@shazza160]

Wrong

[@shazza160]

Wrong

[@kiwinewz2042]

@@shazza160 oh really you speak Te Reo with which dialect. Grow up.

[@mrpachino6014]

A few great white sharks are known to frequent Waihi beach and Tauranga Harbour.

[@GlenAndMado]

We heard it’s crazy

[@SustainableWahine]

Great Kiwi hospitality!

[@lesleyhughes3174]

White sharks are breeding in the Tauranga Harbour. Also getting tagged. Warnings lately for swimmers to take care as they are increasing in number. Many sharks in NZ waters.

[@PeteThecurious100]

Towwronger ;)

[@leetau8429]

i really had to giggle when you 2 thought you were in the outback lol. i really hope someone took you to the real outbacks of NZ, it is truly beautiful

[@GlenAndMado]

were in the outback now down in the south island! :)

[@donutsrule7372]

Go to Nugget Point, it's beautiful

[@josep7gs925]

by the way its pronounced toe-ro-nga

[@iamnotmental]

how do you pronounce "nga"? lol

[@micdlewis]

Beautiful place, lovely people, awesome food.

[@shakkirmuscat3071]

Hello ❤

[@hvyevy]

🤙

[@AbdulAziz-xh2te]

💖💖

[@PraveenSingh-vw5ni]

👍

[@nk2023]

😊👍

[@pcole462]

inside your petrol flap there is 2 lugs to put your cap in while your filling up

[@GlenAndMado]

Definitely just figured that out the other day after 4 months 😅😂😂

[@markcampbell_elliott2696]

Hints about the car if you don't know much about them. Check the oil water and tyre pressures regularly. Maybe change the oil and the oil and air filtres.

[@Andy_M986]

And then oil filter,clean out the throttle body now and then,it will make a little difference in the fuel consumption.

[@GlenAndMado]

we definitely need to learn these things so hahaha we know NOTING about cars...

[@gregbrinsden2088]

Don't take any notice of the sharks There are always sharks around but one accidental biting in the last 50 years is nothing to think about

[@CharacterDev]

What are you talking about? A teenager was killed by a shark only 3 years ago at Waihi Beach. Don't you read the news?!

[@elisabethmuston3892]

We like our coffee here in Australia ❤🇦🇺

[@GlenAndMado]

Yeah it’s such a great coffee culture

[@MO.143]

Nothing share abt adventures guys very boring 😂😂😂😂😴😴😴

[@haleyrichardson8818]

If you can't say anything nice, perhaps don't say anything?...

[@MO.143]

@@haleyrichardson8818 who is this please

[@kingkongkong2204]

I like nz 12 years ago moved to middle of north island i haven't locked mydoors in 12 years nothing ever stolen car keys always in car never stolen nz very safe if you like the slow lane

[@deborahduthie4519]

Tap Dancer by chance?🚰

[@evilisforbidden3981]

So good to see Glen and Mado that your bumping into true genuine kiwi's. You both are getting the true kiwi experience. Subscribed yesterday and have been enjoying every minute of your videos. Safe travels and hopefully more kiwiana goodness along the way.

[@GlenAndMado]

Very happy that you found us and tuned in means alot to us to have the support! :) were totally embracing it to its fullest don't worry about that haha. hope your having a wonderful day also! all the best Glen And Mado ❤️

[@markpetersen3025]

Whaaaat…who’s driving😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣