In the age of TikTok dances and viral challenges, it's easy to get swept away by the fast-paced nature of social media. However, let's take a step back and reminisce about a time when our Kiwi summers were defined by the simplicity of sun-soaked days and the mischievous escapades borne out of boredom, long before the digital frenzy took over.

Back when you couldn’t find people if they weren’t home, our summer days were often spent sprawled out on sandy beaches, the rhythmic crashing of waves providing the soundtrack to our relaxation. Building sandcastles, playing beach cricket, or simply basking in the warmth of the sun—these were the simple joys that filled our afternoons, interrupted only by the rapscallion nature of boredom that fueled spontaneous adventures.

Hokey pokey and a scoop of chips? When the jingle of coins in your pocket was all you had for lunch, the local chippy was the place to be. Heck, maaaybe you could afford to splash out on a lime thickshake. And as long as the seagulls weren’t too aggressive, you were good to hang out as long as you wanted.

What next? When you’ve got nothing to do, you need to find your own fun. Chilling at the park, capturing candid moments with your digi camera and commandeering a neglected trolley into your mobile chariot of joy all make for a blimmen’ brilliant saturday. The possibilities are endless when you’ve got nowhere to go and nowhere to be so let go of routine and allow curiosity be your guide.