Yesterday’s photos indicate the recent progress with the boxing form work mounted on top of the foundations, waiting for the rest of the steel supporting structure to support the bridge. Tourists have commented on the contractors leaving a very tidy building site, which has not hindered trampers, anglers, and bikers during the school holidays. The […]

Meet Nathan.  SWMBO loves how he is trying to look restrained and cool and not smile too much!  Believe me, he was buzzing! Nathan arrived at TRM, full of youthful enthusiasm, with his guide (aka Dad) to sneak in some essential casting practice before his Club tournament next weekend.  TRM love these occasions.  It is […]

At the time we decided to sell the motel the last TONGARIRO Skulduggery books coincidentally sold out, so TRM’s History Consultant, SWMBO, decided there was no point in ordering more.  She was mistaken. Now we are still here and have upset inmates wanting to buy a copy, so SWMBO has changed Her mind. Only available […]

Tourists (aka Jaffas) on long weekends away are asking how to avoid SH1, leading to a repeat of the previous post: The best route north of Turangi! Did you know the best safest easiest stress-free uncrowded scenic route from Turangi to Auckland does not pass through a single town? So many regular fishy inmates have […]