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How long will better times for renters last?
Average rent across the country dropped $27 a week in May, compared to last year.

The realities of living in Northland's most flood-prone town, Moerewa
The region has been hit by drought, record rainfall and a cyclone just this year.

Teen changing gear for 894km bike ride promoting Maori wards
Having Maori in decision-making spaces should be a given, says 15-year-old Jack Karetai-Barrett.

Focus on student quarter liquor store hours
Reducing the opening hour of a bottle store in Dunedin’s student quarter would help reduce alcohol related harm, including broken glass on city streets.

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Reolink Altas security camera launches with 10-second pre-recording–see before motion happens
Outdoor cameras play a critical role in your home security system, but continuous recording eats up storage and network bandwidth. Adding motion detection sounds sensible–until you later need to call up a recording and discover it’s missed crucial frames. Imagine being able to go back in time and start the recording sooner. Reolink’s Altas security camera solves exactly this problem with its 10-second pre-recording feature. There’s more to get excited about here, too: this new security camera from Reolink is innovative and reliable, offers home owners peace of mind, and it comes at a great price point. Shop Reolink's 16th Anniversary Sale Never miss the action At its core, the Reolink Altas is a 4MP Wi-Fi battery camera designed for seamless home security. A motion sensor triggers video recording, while a 10-second pre-recording feature means all critical moments before motion is detected. How did that suspected burglar arrive at your property? Did your delivery person drop the parcel before reaching your porch? Well, now you’ll know. The Altas camera can easily distinguish between people, cars, and animals, and sends notifications accordingly. Crystal clear recordings–even in the dark Reolink’s Altas security camera captures video in 2560×1440 resolution, which means you’ll get to see all the detail you need, right down to being able to read license plates. During the night, the Altas camera uses ColorX Night Vision technology and six physical spotlights to ensure crystal-clear color video is captured. Two-way communication Another great feature you’ll enjoy with the new Reolink Altas camera is the fact it comes with a built-in mic and speaker, which lets you chat with whoever is outside your home at any time. You can use it as you might a video doorbell, or simply chastise your pups for digging up the garden. #id684fe0a3a1843 .jw-wrapper::before { content: "Reolink Atlas" !important; } Set-and-forget security solution With support for Wi-Fi 6 over 2.4- and 5GHz networks, and options for portable power and storage, the Reolink Altas is quick and easy to set up, and it will just carry on doing its thing for up to 18 months. You need to worry about it only when you need to check a recording. That runtime is based on the assumption the Altas will record around 5 minutes a day, and is powered by its high-capacity 20,000mAh battery. You can alternatively add a 6-watt solar panel (available separately), then never worry about recharging the camera again. As long as you get an hour’s direct sunlight every day, the Altas will draw enough power from the panel. This is an outdoor security camera, so it’s good to know it’s protected from the elements. The Reolink Altas has an IP66 rating, which means it will adjust to all weather conditions, be that rain or snow, or extreme temperatures ranging from -4°F to 131°F. You can use a microSD card up to 512GB in capacity for storage, or buy the Reolink Home Hub to unlock support for up to two 512GB microSD cards. Additional options include the Reolink Home Hub Pro, and Reolink WiFi NVR. Buy now and save The Reolink Altas retails for $149.99 at Amazon, but during the company’s 16th Anniversary sale you can enjoy an extra discount at Reolink.com when you use the code ALTASB5M. Act fast: this offer ends June 22. In celebration of its 16th anniversary, Reolink is offering up to 47% off a selection of its most popular smart cameras throughout June. Among the top deals: Altas PT Ultra – A 4K battery-powered camera with pan & tilt functionality and the same smart pre-recording tech as Altas, now available at a significant discount. Go PT Ultra – A 4G-enabled 8MP camera designed for remote monitoring, ideal for properties without Wi-Fi, also on sale. Save on Altas in Reolink's 16th Anniversary Sale Use code ALTASB5M