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The first private supersonic aircraft since Concorde retired two decades ago has taken to the skies. On March 22, Boom’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator completed its maiden flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. When the last Concorde touched down on November 6, 2003, it didn’t just seem like the end of an era, but a major technological step backwards. It was…

The overall winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. This year’s selection of images showcases a sublime mixture of unspoiled landscapes, amazing animals, and extraordinary people going about their lives. Now in its 17th year, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrates powerful photographs that resonate with audiences worldwide. Read on for a look…

Construction is the world’s largest industry, employing seven percent of the planet’s working-age adults, contributing 13 percent of the world’s GDP and completing floor space equivalent to the city of Paris every seven days. The construction industry is also the most inefficient, least digitised and most polluting industry (37% of ALL emissions), so change is imperative from…

In the Northern Hemisphere the traditional ‘May Day’ celebration is an ancient festival whose origins are shrouded in the mists of time. It is said that the earliest May Day observances began in pre-Christian times out of the Roman empire, a dedication to the Roman flower goddess Floralia, or Flora and a celebration of the advent of the arrival of Summer and blossoming flowers. Ho…

You may or may not realise that the US (Alaska) and Russia are relatively close – with just the Bering Sea between them, they’re only about 55 miles apart. But there’s an American town that is much closer, just a couple miles from Russia. And In winter, they can actually walk there, but they don’t… I don’t think. Diomede is an American town of about 100 people on a small island…

Brennan's Bananas Foster Created in 1951, Bananas Foster are now found all over the world but the original comes from Brennan's in New Orleans, LA. Owen Brennan, owner of Brennan's Restaurant, challenged his chef, Paul Blange, to include bananas in a new dessert. It was Owen's way of promoting the imported fruit. Over 15000kgs of banana's are now used every year at Brennan's. …

Dear Editor, I submit my letter for your consideration to publish in the Elocal magazine, I wholeheartedly support the Coalition Government’s focus on getting New Zealand’s economy back into a healthy state, and this will take time. Unfortunately, not all Government members seem to recognise that their efforts on the economic front are being continually undermined by the…

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. My Father served his Queen throughout the Boer War 1899 – 1902 A son remembers By Kenneth Bliss On their way from England to settle in New Zealand in 1875, my grandparents William and Maria Bliss broke…

The New Zealand Film Commission is putting $800,000 of taxpayer’s money towards a documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern. In a statement the Film Commission said the documentary explores the rise of violent extremism and online hate in New Zealand, while covering Dame Jacinda’s leadership. The documentary explores the rise of violent extremism and online hate…

Summary Winston Peters discusses the current state of New Zealand’s government and highlights the failures and broken promises of the past Labour Party. He addresses issues such as the housing crisis, child poverty, and the mental health system. He also criticizes the media for its lack of impartiality and the erosion of trust. Overall, the conversation focuses on the need for…

Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Lynette Zang, Founder & CEO of Zang Enterprises & LynetteZang.com, who says that one year after the 2023 banking crisis, U.S. banks are once again on the brink. Zang dives into the health of the banking sector, her macro outlook, and what’s next. She forecasts that massive U.S. debt will force a major…

Acacia Cove Village living has taken a whole new meaning with a planned environment aimed at providing superior spacious accommodation with security and independence. Independently owned and operated. Best Ageing Programme at the 2017 Ageing Asia Eldercare Awards. Finalist in the Facility of the Year Independent Seniors Living Category.

Family Values at the Forefront! Flooring Xtra Pukekohe Showroom is the perfect place to find flooring to suit your style. Located at 16d Wrightson Way, Pukekohe, in the Pukekohe Mega Centre, the Flooring Xtra Pukekohe Showroom is open Monday through Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm. It is spacious, bright and modern, with ample car parking available. Showcased in the…

Split Apple Rock - Ancient Solar Observatory thousands of years ago there were ancient inhabitants (Turehu - Patupaiarehe etc...) in New Zealand who wrought great works across the country. Now for political expediency are no longer allowed to be remembered. Here are some of their ancient working solar observatories, set up to identify the exact days of Solstices and Equinoxes…

This stunning news clip from New Zealand TV station ‘Seven Sharp’ (broadcast in Feb 2013) confirms the revelations shared by ‘The Money Masters’ and other such pioneering thinkers and researchers who have long sought to bring forward the truth about how money works. The is as stunning as it is simple: whenever you apply for a loan or a mortgage THE BANK YOU APPLIED TO CREATES THE…

We have been indoctrinated with the lie that CO2 is bad for the environment and that we need to reduce our emissions down to zero if we want to save the planet from burning up. Well I have to tell you that this is the biggest lie of all and if by some chance we were ever able to get the emissions down to zero that would be the day that life on earth would stop. As reported on…

Real Estate Love, Passion and Obsession From an early age I have nurtured an unshakable love for Real Estate. Discovering how real estate creates that special type of shelter that everyone yearns to possess; it evens generates the brand of wealth that most cannot amass by simply working a job; and it gives great power to its owners who are fortunate enough to hold on to it at the…

Over 50 prominent UK academics have signed an open letter to Baroness Heather Hallett, chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, calling for urgent action to address the shortcomings of the probe so far. The signatories of the letter say the Hallett Inquiry suffers from bias, false assumptions, and a lack of impartiality. “The Covid Inquiry is not living up to its mission to evaluate the…

The team at PS Automotive stands out as one of the best in European vehicle servicing thanks to our innate attention and specialist knowledge of the complexity in engine detail and unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard in quality workmanship. We are equipped with the best up to date tools from European manufacturers. This means we can carry out cambelts,…

Mark Davie from Sepio Insurance Management provides a highly professional service to our clients. Not only do we have the experience and backing to secure appropriate cover in terms of price and security, but also offer comprehensive risk and claims management services. From Personal, Business, Rural or other Insurance we obtain insurance cover for you by assessing your specific…