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If you live in Wainuiomata,  New Plymouth, Rotorua, Napier Hastings or anywhere in a cold climate and park your car outside, a frozen windscreen can be a real pain. But don’t worry, there are effective ways to tackle this icy problem without causing any damage to your car.How to Defrost a Windscreen and What Not to Do Nathan Kilah, a chemistry expert at the University of Tasmania, recommends using regular tap water as the most effective way to defrost a windscreen. The goal is to raise the temperature of the glass above freezing, and plain water does the trick. You can…

You wouldn’t know it by looking at a map, but Wellington’s supposed retail heart is struggling. We are talking about that stretch between Lambton Quay and Courtenay Place – prime real estate, right? Yet, a staggering 46 shops stand empty. It’s a ghost town, and things could get worse.Retailers are hurting. Sales are down, profits are thin, and the future looks bleak. The pandemic didn’t help, with more people working from home and fewer government jobs in the city. It’s like the life has been sucked out of the place during the week.Ian Douglas, the owner of Village Goldsmith, has seen…

In a land down under, where kiwis roamed and sheep outnumbered people, a retired broadcaster named Paul Henry found himself thrust back into the limelight. It wasn’t for a new show or a juicy interview but for a speech at a political gathering. This wasn’t just any political party, but the ACT party, known for its bold stances and fearless leader, David Seymour.Paul, a man not known for mincing words, delivered a scathing assessment of New Zealand’s current state. He called it “deeply in the shit,” a country adrift, squabbling amongst itself rather than seizing the opportunities before it. He…

15-year-old Christopher Junior Holmes, known as CJ, found himself in a devastating situation when a car involved in a late-night burnout session accidentally struck him, resulting in the amputation of his leg. The incident occurred on June 16 in Foxton, New Zealand, where CJ and a group of friends were gathered at Himatangi Block Rd.In the early morning hours, CJ was filming a friend performing a burnout when the driver lost control of the vehicle. CJ attempted to move out of the way but tragically ended up in the path of the car’s towbar. The impact caused severe damage to…

Wellington is in trouble. The data doesn’t lie. Here are the facts of the spin and reality. They are prepared by an insider with nothing to gain besides a healthier Wellington, lower rates, and a more pleasant business growth system.

Wellington, the vibrant heart of New Zealand, is facing a silent crisis. It’s not the usual suspects like earthquakes or economic downturns, but something far more insidious: the work-from-home (WFH) trend.We remember when WFH was a novelty, a perk offered by forward-thinking companies. But now, it’s like a virus that’s infected the city. Office buildings stand empty, their lights flickering like ghosts. Cafes that once buzzed with the lunchtime rush are now echoing with silence. It’s eerie.Businesses are struggling. With fewer people in the city, foot traffic has plummeted, and profits have followed suit. I’ve seen desperate landlords slashing rents,…

Mark Mitchell, New Zealand’s Police Minister, isn’t mincing words regarding the youth crime wave sweeping the nation. He’s been hitting the streets, talking to shop owners and community leaders in hard-hit areas like South Auckland, and the message he’s hearing is clear: people are fed up.Amidst growing public concern over a surge in violent crime, Mark Mitchell has doubled down on controversial youth rehabilitation programs, emphasizing their crucial role in tackling the root causes of delinquency. In a series of high-profile visits to crime hotspots like South Auckland, Mitchell has engaged with community leaders and business owners who have borne…

40 Billion Oreo cookies vanish each year, devoured with delight. Yet, amidst the creamy crunch, a curious detail often goes unnoticed – the enigmatic symbols adorning each cookie. Could they be more than mere decoration?Here’s everything you need to know about the logo on your favorite Oreo cookie. The Nabisco logo, a seemingly simple circle and cross, echoes the Cross of Lorraine, a powerful emblem wielded by the Knights Templar during the tumultuous First Crusade. A chilling reminder of a brutal past lurks beneath the sugary surface.Another curious symbol, the cross pattée, whispers of the Knights Templar’s legacy. While many…

The Kapiti Coast District Council (KCDC) is embroiled in controversy over its ambitious Climate Adaptation Plan, facing strong opposition from residents and climate change skeptics alike. The plan, crafted by the Coastal Advisory Panel (CAP) under the leadership of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, has ignited fierce debate due to its reliance on what critics deem “extreme and implausible” climate modeling.As Cited in the Telegraph, At the heart of the dispute lies the Jacobs Report, a key document underpinning the plan, which utilizes the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) SSP/RCP5-8.5 model. This model, projecting significantly elevated sea levels, has…

Wellington’s luxury housing market is showing signs of cooling, with prices for larger properties taking a significant hit in recent months.According to Trade Me Property, asking prices for homes with five or more bedrooms in Wellington plummeted by 9.4% in May, second only to Auckland in terms of price decline. Trade Me spokesperson Casey Wylde noted that this trend isn’t unexpected, given that these properties are typically the priciest on the market.The news comes as Trade Me’s Property Price Index recorded its second consecutive monthly decline, after showing promising growth earlier in the year.While year-on-year prices remain up by a modest…