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Mike’s YouTube Minutes

Mike's Minutes | Engaging Videos That Cover History, Innovation, And New Zealand Heritage

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Written by

@TheInformerNZ

Published on

June 9, 2026

From the story of America’s iconic Route 66 to the beginnings of New Zealand’s Plunket Society and the rise of electric vehicles in Europe, these short clips provide engaging and informative viewing for a wide range of interests.

Route 66

1) The Entire Story of Route 66 in 15 Minutes

For those nostalgic petrol-heads amongst us this video relates the history of the most famous highway in the U.S.A. Duration 15 mins.

2) Born in New Zealand (1958)

The story of Dr Truby King’s “Association for the Health of Women and Children” which was to become known as the “Plunket Society.”

3) EVs Outsell Petrol in Europe for the First Time EVER and Battery Trains go Live

Robert Llewellyn host of the UK based A.B.N. (Almost Breaking News) announces that pure battery powered electric cars have outsold petrol cars in the European Union for the first time ever.

Enjoy viewing

Mike