thermal springs ⁽¹⁾

How lucky are we to have abundant geothermal activity in New Zealand? It's a wonder to me that we don't make better use of this resource: our climate warrants it. I've asked myself whether the absence of a spa/sauna culture in South Eastern Australia and NZ is responsible for poorer public health outcomes. Sure our winters are not quite as cold as those in Northern Europe, but they're cold enough that regular hot mineral baths could no doubt help: particularly…