2 October 2024
. . Dallas Telford. Head of Claims Delivery, Assessing & Auctions. My journey with Star began in 2011 when I moved from a mechanical role in the motorcycle industry to become an Assessor. Within a month, my wife and I packed up our four kids and moved from Mount Maunganui to Auckland, wher...
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2 October 2024
Insurance primarily aims to protect against accidental, sudden, and unforeseen events. However, insurance coverage becomes more complex regarding gradual damage, which develops over time due to wear and tear or poor maintenance. Understanding the nuances of gradual damage and how it is treated und...
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17 April 2024
Over the past few years we’ve seen a surge in electric car sales both worldwide and in NZ, but recent headlines suggest the love affair with going electric might be fading as more issues come to light about the viability of fully electric battery cars. “Hertz sells one-third of EV fleet”. �...
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17 April 2024
What is an excess?. Your policy excess is the amount you agree to contribute towards the cost of any claim. Star, subject to the policy conditions, pays the rest of the reasonable claim costs. How does an excess work?. Just like your vehicle, excesses are unique and individual to the specific ...
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Motorcycle21 February 2024
Triumph NZ has thrown us the key to a brand new Tiger 1200 Rally Pro to do with as we wish. So, we headed straight for the South Island. WORDS & PHOTOS: Ben Wilkins. Most bike tests here in New Zealand involve picking up the review bike from the importer, keeping it for a couple of weeks to try...
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Motorcycle21 February 2024
Business Manager David McDonald from Christchurch tells us how riding is now a family affair after giving up motorbikes to raise his children. What do you ride?. "I ride an 2021 Indian Challenger Dark Horse. I love the size and freedom that comes with a large motorbike. The enjoyment of hitting the ...
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Motorcycle21 February 2024
Graphic Designer Logan Olausen from Golden Bay tells us how a TV show planted the seed, but it was a trip to Vietnam that started his love affair with adventure riding. WORDS: Tara Papworth PHOTOS: Supplied. When did you get into riding?. “I grew up in Auckland and rode 125cc dirt bikes with my...
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CamperCare21 February 2024
A unique museum, water and walks Story by Sheryl Bainbridge Photos Neill & Sheryl Bainbridge. For years we’ve driven past the New Zealand Timber Museum on the main road just south of Putāruru saying ‘we must stop one day’. ‘One day’ arrived, and we spent an absorbing couple of hours ...
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