Journalist investigates own car accident in New Zealand’s Kingsland

Auckland-based journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton’s car was involved in an accident in the Kingsland area on Saturday(April 19) while she was dining with her fiancé and friends. Her parked vehicle was sideswiped by another car while it was parked on New North Road.

Wilhelmina Shrimpton is a New Zealand journalist with over 16 years of experience across television, radio, and digital media. She has worked with major news outlets like TVNZ, RadioLIVE, Newshub, and Today FM. She is the founder and director of Wils & Co. Media, a company specializing in storytelling across various platforms.

With her fiancé as the cameraman, Shrimpton used the medium of social media to express her anger toward the authorities and the person involved in the case.


After discovering the damage, she utilized her broadcasting and investigative skills to identify the responsible party. She reviewed local CCTV footage and gathered information from witnesses. Through these efforts, she identified the vehicle involved as a Toyota Prius.

“If any of you at all see a Toyota Prius driving around Auckland, looking a little bit scratched up on the front left ... definitely holler at your girl,” Shrimpton posted on Instagram.

A local resident assisted Shrimpton by providing additional details about the incident.

Through this case, she highlighted the larger issue of vehicle insurance in New Zealand. She advocated for compulsory third-party insurance as it is not mandatory in the country to ensure that victims of such accidents are not left to cover repair costs themselves.

The incident has sparked discussions about road safety and insurance policies in New Zealand.

As of now, the case is progressing towards a resolution, with the involved parties working to address the damages incurred.