In typical Kiwi fashion, New Zealanders are coming up with ingenious ways to beat the heat as temperatures soar.
In New Plymouth a couple of Kiwi guys moved their picnic table and umbrella into the middle of a Para pool in their backyard so they could enjoy their beers in comfort despite the heat.
The post, shared on the Only in New Zealand Facebook page, had been liked by 11,000 people and commented on more than 1200 times.
"When it hits 29C in New Plymouth," the post said.