Volkswagens Downunder (book)
Volkswagens Downunder
by Steve Reid
2018. Laminated hard cover, large landscape format, colour illustrated, 216 pages.
Tiny sticker residue mark on cover, otherwise excellent condition.
For many decades Volkswagens have been loved and admired by car enthusiasts from all over the world, and Australia and New Zealand are no exception.
Whether it be about the Beetle or the Kombi, there are millions of stories out there waiting to be shared. Summer fun just wouldn't seem the same without these two great motoring icons.
At the beach, on a road trip or cruising around town, they always seem to bring a smile to everyone everywhere, and with that distinctive sound you'll always know when one is close at hand. But there's more to Volkswagen than just the Beetle and the Kombi, as these Downunder enthusiasts will be quick to tell you.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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41.1% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.2% No, I enjoy it
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
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Plan to keep cash alive
Keeping cash alive in rural Waikato towns is a big problem, but help could be on the way.
The Reserve Bank is proposing banks keep a minimum ability for their customers to access cash - often a lifeline in small rural communities where banks have cut branches and opening hours.
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