New Zealand Today - What happened to the legendary Mermaids fish tank?

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  • Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
  • It was one of Wellington's most legendary landmarks, the Iconic swimming pool at Mermaids adult club on Courtney place… then one day it disappeared!
    What happened to this iconic piece of Kiwi history?
    Guy Williams investigates.
    Thanks to New Zealand on Air!
    Follow Guy on social media: @guywilliamsguy

КОМЕНТАРІ • 198

  • @FinnCulver
    @FinnCulver 2 місяці тому +694

    They don't show it but when Guy takes us into the Mermaid we promptly got kicked out because all of our cards declined :(

    • @usèr1234-x1o
      @usèr1234-x1o 2 місяці тому +13

      😂

    • @HughJanus69er
      @HughJanus69er 2 місяці тому

      Is that dudes milf mum still available, asking for a friend.

    • @DrPorteous
      @DrPorteous 2 місяці тому +4

      hi finn

    • @arikibot5353
      @arikibot5353 2 місяці тому +34

      You got a future in comedy my bro

    • @hamishfox
      @hamishfox 2 місяці тому +30

      Dude you were funny as shit

  • @milliardlewmaun4034
    @milliardlewmaun4034 2 місяці тому +289

    It's an inspiration to see that Guy Williams has overcome his crippling wellyphobia

    • @benn1s
      @benn1s Місяць тому +1

      You have a whole radio station dedicated to Wellington called National Radio....

  • @PhallacEye
    @PhallacEye 2 місяці тому +301

    Lisa Lewis: Come for a wenk.
    Absolute gold.

    • @00Donkey00
      @00Donkey00 2 місяці тому +6

      Yeah but not for $50 a month thanks.

    • @xwhite2020
      @xwhite2020 2 місяці тому

      ​@@00Donkey00but she's the hottest bietch in Willington.

    • @Extremefishingnz
      @Extremefishingnz 2 місяці тому

      Str8 up delusional ​@@00Donkey00

    • @kubabooba548
      @kubabooba548 2 місяці тому +3

      @@00Donkey00 I know right...cost of living crisis.....

    • @PhallacEye
      @PhallacEye 2 місяці тому +5

      @@00Donkey00 For $50 month I'll give myself one and play pretend.

  • @Kiwi_In_Japan
    @Kiwi_In_Japan 2 місяці тому +79

    NZ's top news source to the world has returned

  • @BBrodieMarshall
    @BBrodieMarshall 2 місяці тому +45

    The greatest and most underrated show on the internet

  • @mycoolcar
    @mycoolcar 2 місяці тому +35

    Another excellent piece of NZ journalism. How does Guy keep the standard so high?

  • @regularlug9536
    @regularlug9536 2 місяці тому +44

    i havent seen johnsonvilles laser tag since my childhood best friends birthday party over a decade ago. I was caught in nostalgia then promptly disgusted by what followed, suddenly my happy childhood memories were corrupted and defiled by the debauchery only your sick mind could come up with. Unforgettable experience, cheers Guy.

    • @AntsBulla
      @AntsBulla 2 місяці тому +2

      Womp Womp

    • @charlize4054
      @charlize4054 Місяць тому

      aren't you the one watching a video about a strip club?

  • @deadlegintheface568
    @deadlegintheface568 2 місяці тому +54

    When you think the story is over Guy revolutionises another industry.
    Just another day for such a genius

  • @jemalem1
    @jemalem1 2 місяці тому +106

    I was one of the first to swim in it when it first opened. Worked there a few years. Good times.

    • @Owesomasaurus
      @Owesomasaurus 2 місяці тому +55

      Being the first one in was probably a good way to dodge the thrush...

    • @dp2273
      @dp2273 2 місяці тому +55

      @@Owesomasaurusor patient zero 😂

    • @ArcGG
      @ArcGG 2 місяці тому +13

      thank you for your aquatic service!

    • @gretchenbaker7435
      @gretchenbaker7435 2 місяці тому +4

      I really wanted a go in the tank! And I thought it was going to be like an aquarium. A bit disappointing when I saw it . Gorgeous people working there though.

    • @hamishfox
      @hamishfox 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for doing what you do! Much respect ❤️

  • @derynvirtue1849
    @derynvirtue1849 2 місяці тому +169

    "I was hitting it off with the local kids" Guy man you gotta think 😭😭😭

  • @howgoodisit
    @howgoodisit 2 місяці тому +6

    Well done Guy, thanks for covering the serious issues of NZ.

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook 2 місяці тому +18

    OMG being here, tacky as hell but we had a top laugh and a fantastic night out, great great great times.

  • @wackynz3260
    @wackynz3260 2 місяці тому +16

    "You got a shoe one too WTF" Classic !

  • @ostirus
    @ostirus 2 місяці тому +16

    moved down to wellington 11 years ago and mermaids was our first stop good times

  • @DavidLimofLimReport
    @DavidLimofLimReport 2 місяці тому +34

    7:22 - Shout out to The Library for shouting Guy drinks!!!

  • @ChrisMustard
    @ChrisMustard 2 місяці тому +12

    PEOPLE OF NEW ZEALAND... you are ALL LEGENDS!!! Amazing people!

  • @hamishfox
    @hamishfox 2 місяці тому +21

    I've never been but now that I know it's gone I'm kinda sad I didn't check it out.

    • @TheJugHeadHat
      @TheJugHeadHat 2 місяці тому +1

      For what it's worth, I don't think the tank was there in even 2008.

  • @cas1994
    @cas1994 2 місяці тому +35

    If exporting rugby players stops for whatever reason, all of New Zealand should just switch to shipping out comedians to boost the economy.....everyone guy manages to find are way funnier than most comedians out there

    • @zorastin
      @zorastin 2 місяці тому +5

      They already do. A lot of them are over here in Aus outfunnying or local talent by a long shot. Aussie comedy has been so lame here for a bit. Kiwis are top notch when it comes to comedy at the moment.

  • @dustywoood
    @dustywoood 2 місяці тому +14

    Love me some sloppy seconds welcome back Guy

  • @flyea2009
    @flyea2009 2 місяці тому +2

    I loled so hard on this one, pure gold!

  • @chrisphilpott8427
    @chrisphilpott8427 2 місяці тому +45

    Them 13 year olds are hilarious.

  • @andymcconchie3904
    @andymcconchie3904 2 місяці тому +3

    Guy you are one crazy mo fo, funniest you tube I’ve seen since bush barbie. Epic 😂

  • @thatfellafrazer
    @thatfellafrazer 2 місяці тому +12

    How much of the camera crew was roped into dancing? 🤣

  • @eucalyptusbunny
    @eucalyptusbunny 2 місяці тому +9

    There's no way this is how I'm finding out there's a lazer tag spot in my town 😂

  • @KarlRock
    @KarlRock 2 місяці тому +2

    06:59 quite the invitation 😂

  • @bubgum9747
    @bubgum9747 Місяць тому

    I love that this hasnt been taken down, how does he get away with this.

  • @Gunnercv
    @Gunnercv 2 місяці тому +2

    I miss Wellington at times like this

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 2 місяці тому +41

    Be his Daddy, Guy.
    Be his Daddy.

  • @FritteMF
    @FritteMF 2 місяці тому +3

    Finally back on UA-cam man 🙌🏻

  • @danprateratl
    @danprateratl 2 місяці тому +7

    this is amazing.

  • @bitterbuffalo8997
    @bitterbuffalo8997 2 місяці тому +11

    lol those kids are hilarious

  • @unfailingfeline5215
    @unfailingfeline5215 2 місяці тому +4

    I used to work at Mermaids and they told me that they got rid of the tank because of "health and safety"

  • @JohnDoe-tn6dk
    @JohnDoe-tn6dk 2 місяці тому +9

    Funny thing is, people naturally pee due to the pressure of the water on the bladder. It was due to fail from the start, still it looked good 😂

  • @afrobandit869
    @afrobandit869 2 місяці тому +2

    Love it Guy! Keep it up! One love!

  • @sylph4721
    @sylph4721 2 місяці тому +3

    You missed the Chow Brothers & Max Key Business Shady link Guy

  • @x.Rhymiie.x
    @x.Rhymiie.x 2 місяці тому +2

    " shit you gotta shoe one too wtf" aww nah 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @BigCgull
    @BigCgull 2 місяці тому +4

    I heard from a Seagull that a mermaid did a code brown in the tank during a show....ended the tank show permanently

  • @jameshorne88
    @jameshorne88 2 місяці тому +6

    Full Episodes please

  • @andrewlynch1754
    @andrewlynch1754 2 місяці тому +5

    NO FUCKIN' WAY! HE'S BACK!

  • @evltwin984
    @evltwin984 2 місяці тому +37

    Did they finally drain the fish sauce out of it?

    • @stevecorrigan5139
      @stevecorrigan5139 2 місяці тому +37

      Yep. and Sealord bought the contents to use in their tuna canning plant.

    • @NewZealandToday
      @NewZealandToday  2 місяці тому +16

      ​@@stevecorrigan5139😭😭😭

    • @evltwin984
      @evltwin984 2 місяці тому +2

      I think golden sun bottled most of it

  • @shylohana6434
    @shylohana6434 2 місяці тому +2

    Ermagherd. I would 100% frequent The Minotaur

  • @focusofthefuture8689
    @focusofthefuture8689 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank god Guy is giving us the news we really need in our country, not all this lack of housing and inflation rubbish
    (Laughing my ass off through out the whole minotaur part)

  • @hildonnschoeman4591
    @hildonnschoeman4591 2 місяці тому +3

    plzz yt gods have this interaction make this go viral so they make bank and make more so much more , AMEN

  • @sasoriza8655
    @sasoriza8655 2 місяці тому +4

    PLEASE SAVE ORANA WILDLIFE PARK ❤

  • @alch3myau
    @alch3myau 2 місяці тому +1

    whens The Minotaur opening in Western Australia?

  • @MIck-M
    @MIck-M 2 місяці тому +5

    They need a 'We don't swim in your toilet so please don't pee in our tank' sign I would postulate 🤔

    • @stevehunt914
      @stevehunt914 2 місяці тому

      You're not even allowed to touch the girls,....
      they'd kick you RIGHT out for Postulating.

  • @rofalmatt
    @rofalmatt 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @hildonnschoeman4591
    @hildonnschoeman4591 2 місяці тому +2

    great ive waited soooo long

  • @jaspermeagher7540
    @jaspermeagher7540 2 місяці тому +2

    What's the "hot like a lion" track during the Minotaur scene?

  • @lawrencemakoare-z7p
    @lawrencemakoare-z7p 2 місяці тому +1

    That thumbnail is crazy 😂

  • @1WildTurk
    @1WildTurk 2 місяці тому

    Good to see back 💯👍

  • @Roasttrumpet
    @Roasttrumpet 2 місяці тому +3

    Move over al jazeera, real journalism is back

  • @MrKurns
    @MrKurns 2 місяці тому +2

    Johnsonville has laser tag? Where?

  • @robertdavis8196
    @robertdavis8196 2 місяці тому +2

    How do you even think of this 🤣🤣🤣

  • @JackTheRangaha
    @JackTheRangaha 2 місяці тому +75

    Not my proudest tug

  • @troyG373
    @troyG373 2 місяці тому +1

    Obviously the tank needed a fish filter.

  • @Rygoat
    @Rygoat 2 місяці тому

    4:22 will live on forever

  • @watermelon2223
    @watermelon2223 2 місяці тому +4

    is this season 5?

  • @lozbro7782
    @lozbro7782 2 місяці тому +3

    GUY MADA FAKIN WILLIAMS BROTHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH CHUR MY BROTHAAAAAAAAAAAAH GUY WILLIAM

    • @stevehunt914
      @stevehunt914 2 місяці тому +2

      Your comment was SO cryptic there's a 'Translate to English' option.
      Spoiler alert - Even Google couldn't understand what you said.

  • @DavidLimofLimReport
    @DavidLimofLimReport 2 місяці тому +4

    These Gen-aas are so wholesome - they have no idea what a strip club is lol.

    • @Chaz16
      @Chaz16 2 місяці тому +1

      Gen X was born from 1965 to 1980

  • @williamrussell174
    @williamrussell174 2 місяці тому +1

    It's all over for these industries. Only fans is getting axed as well. Comedy will survive.

  • @Haveafoodtime
    @Haveafoodtime 2 місяці тому +1

    Top stuff

  • @alexanderstainton3199
    @alexanderstainton3199 2 місяці тому +1

    This story is what I've been waiting for my whole life. Ruined my expectations of strip clubs forever.

  • @gohome445
    @gohome445 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey, thats not the JVegas laser tag!

  • @Sadder302
    @Sadder302 2 місяці тому +3

    If this isn’t I sign times a tough in New Zealand I’m not sure what is …. 😂,

  • @GuybrushK
    @GuybrushK 2 місяці тому

    Open one in Auckland please.

  • @hankhicks2265
    @hankhicks2265 2 місяці тому +2

    I don't know could have had a joke about sirens

  • @waLTron52
    @waLTron52 2 місяці тому +3

    Went to school with "Lisa" lol she's a cool as chick tbh

  • @aj-qj4lt
    @aj-qj4lt 2 місяці тому +2

    I had minor tore on my penis it struggled to get erectus maximus...But it was good seeing Guy again..Oh wait we saw him last night on The Hundred on Oz TV....😁🤙

  • @thomasneal9291
    @thomasneal9291 2 місяці тому +1

    why is the new season not appearing on TV3 yet??

    • @NewZealandToday
      @NewZealandToday  2 місяці тому

      its on threeNow! go check it out

    • @watermelon2223
      @watermelon2223 2 місяці тому

      @@NewZealandToday I can only see season 4 on threenow

    • @thomasneal9291
      @thomasneal9291 2 місяці тому

      @@NewZealandToday nope. I am logged in to three now (sorry called it tv3 earlier) there is only season 4 there.

    • @lilalpenglow
      @lilalpenglow 2 місяці тому

      @@thomasneal9291season 4 is the new season dummy. I’m an American and even I know this

  • @Chahalxsatinder
    @Chahalxsatinder 2 місяці тому +1

    gold

  • @maniac1367
    @maniac1367 Місяць тому

    You know you're probably just could have called the strip club and asked them about the fish tank 😂.

  • @josef8648
    @josef8648 2 місяці тому +1

    Imma need some @s

  • @ignaciolorello
    @ignaciolorello 2 місяці тому +1

    three!

  • @MarkCotton
    @MarkCotton 2 місяці тому +1

    haha gold dude

  • @yona_watercolor
    @yona_watercolor Місяць тому

    This should have more subs than Mr. Beast. Guy does far more good in the world

  • @kcosminhz7988
    @kcosminhz7988 2 місяці тому +2

    Minotaur!!!!!

  • @pirimoretukariri-hn5yb
    @pirimoretukariri-hn5yb 2 місяці тому +2

    The mermaid tank gavr them a yeaste infection 😂

  • @hamishfox
    @hamishfox 2 місяці тому +3

    Lisa Lewis is a fucking legend and a legend of fucking.

  • @timfagan816
    @timfagan816 2 місяці тому +1

    The girl in the purple has such a great body!

  • @hildonnschoeman4591
    @hildonnschoeman4591 2 місяці тому +2

    omg

  • @NatAliDenton
    @NatAliDenton 2 місяці тому

    I thought mermaids was up in auckland cbd??

  • @jessebarlow1277
    @jessebarlow1277 2 місяці тому +4

    0:18 "footage courtesy of Leigh Hart" must be just a statistical probability that if you find stock footage of a strip club in new zealand it was filmed by Leigh Hart

  • @dahlia_day
    @dahlia_day 2 місяці тому +1

    I like that Guy's "strip club owner" persona involves channeling 2000s Indie Sleeze Lite--the Strokes not the Sopranos.

  • @freebeerishere
    @freebeerishere 2 місяці тому

    9:50 he doesn't know guy's bi 😭

  • @jamieminnell7316
    @jamieminnell7316 2 місяці тому +1

    doing gods work🤎🙏📿

  • @DaisyHaize
    @DaisyHaize 17 днів тому

    Guy Williams exposing NZ as the biggest cringefest. I don’t know whether to laugh or cower.

  • @unachieved
    @unachieved 2 місяці тому +2

    this will be a challengeing w**k...
    ...BRB.

  • @sprintershepherd4359
    @sprintershepherd4359 2 місяці тому +1

    Guy is tha guy ! .........................................cunny funt

  • @jackl4739
    @jackl4739 2 місяці тому

    Omg mermaid chicks !

  • @HungTran-39
    @HungTran-39 2 місяці тому +2

    🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳❤️🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🕊️

  • @angmaiaxander
    @angmaiaxander 2 місяці тому +2

    Lisa Lewis hasn't been relevant for a very very long time.

  • @fireiadmire5189
    @fireiadmire5189 2 місяці тому +2

    I 💛 the exploration with your sexuality 💛😍🙏

  • @vaunarevalo7253
    @vaunarevalo7253 2 місяці тому +1

    I remember when NZ today was about things that you could slightly call “news”
    Wtf is this

  • @MrPieguyDaBoss
    @MrPieguyDaBoss 2 місяці тому

    Whatever you do dont go to the OF
    also why would u not do sheep?

  • @WabMiran
    @WabMiran 2 місяці тому +2

    bro uses bing...

  • @kubabooba548
    @kubabooba548 2 місяці тому +3

    Hang on, why did he start a strip club called Minotaur? The pool was diseased, so he started a strip club, and something in a book?

  • @Jayden-xn9gg
    @Jayden-xn9gg 2 місяці тому

    skux

  • @Thunda1986
    @Thunda1986 2 місяці тому

    So the men got payed tge same wage as the women 😂

  • @genepoole1771
    @genepoole1771 2 місяці тому +1

    In an era where media outlets spread falsehood with impunity, Guy Williams brings us real facts. And while naysayers say Guy's news is trifling sordid nonsense, I say give him credit for his high ethical standards. Look, he paid a fair wage to the strippers.