Cops in Crocs and budgie smuggler mandates: The April Fools' jokes that fooled Kiwis

Many businesses took part in April Fools Day.
Many businesses took part in April Fools Day. Photo credit: Facebook/Youtube

Whether you love it or not, today has left people around the country second-guessing everything they read as April Fools' Day is upon us.

Many companies jumped at the chance to join in on the fun with Flight Centre calling for naked volunteers for a 'birthday trip' and Hamilton law firm iCLAW releasing a toddlers lawyer training program called ICRAWL.

Hamner Springs Thermal Pools and Spa said they are only allowing budgie smugglers or speedos to be worn while swimming and Parakai Springs claimed to open New Zealand's biggest jelly pool.

Parakai Springs said they transformed one of their pools into New Zealand's biggest jelly pool.
Parakai Springs said they transformed one of their pools into New Zealand's biggest jelly pool. Photo credit: Facebook/Parakai Springs

Surfers were sad to find out Eden Park won't actually be flooded to host the next pro surf competition and fans can not buy perfume infused with Olympic athlete Hayden Wilde's sweat.

Eden Park joked that they have put in a bid to host the inaugural Wave Garden of Eden Challenger Series in October.
Eden Park joked that they have put in a bid to host the inaugural Wave Garden of Eden Challenger Series in October. Photo credit: Facebook/Eden Park

Burger fans might be disappointed to find out McDonald's isn't really selling a Big Mac Special Sauce Sundae or they won't get to enjoy a can of Wattie's Beanz with Weet-Bix.

Food was a big theme this April Fools.
Food was a big theme this April Fools. Photo credit: Facebook/McDonald's/Wattie's NZ

And yes the police unfortunately won't be rocking some fashionable Crocs.

Police said they have issued new footwear to all staff.
Police said they have issued new footwear to all staff. Photo credit: Facebook/New Zealand Police

National Party leader Christopher Luxon pranked radio announcer Roger Farrelly on air that he wants him to run as an MP.

April Fools had people so cautious that many struggled to believe a story on Auckland house prices dropping was in fact true.