Automotive16 August 2023
Renault Alpine GTA, Clio V6 Phase 1 and Spider. While other makers rely on a consistent look and feel to create a brand identity these very different cars show that at Renault, creativity and flair is their core identity. By Ian Parkes. Photographs: Stephen Perry. The Renault Alpine GTA is a c...
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Broker29 May 2023
You may have noticed something out of the ordinary with our advertising lately. We’re excited that our new branding has launched including a range of print, billboard and display advertising, with radio ads to go live soon. Escape the ordinary is a mission statement that runs deep for us at Star...
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Broker29 May 2023
Although I’m a big fan of New Zealand scenery and tourism I had embarrassingly not completed any of our great walks, so this past summer I set about changing that by signing up for the Hollyford Valley walk in Fiordland. The Hollyford Valley Walk is a 3 day hiking trail which traverses through...
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Broker29 May 2023
Insurance is a global industry that can provide a long-term & varied career. From sales to claims, accounts to assessing we look at some of the benefits working for an insurance company can have. New Zealand’s current employment rate is at a record high of 69.3%, and the country is experienc...
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CamperCare16 May 2023
Gary maps the Matahuru Valley Walk – a newly opened private track offering a rural retreat for the weekend walker. What’s the recipe for making a tempting private walk? I think it’s similar to baking a cake for a walker’s indulgence. First of all you need the right mix of ingredients: a go...
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CamperCare16 May 2023
Beaches, countryside and an iconic museum – major attractions beneath Taranaki Maunga. Generally, the drive from Piopio to Eltham takes about 2.5 hours, but this trip began a further 1.5hrs away in Hamilton, and a huge number of road works, including the significant developments at Mt Messenger,...
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Book Reviews16 May 2023
Allan Dick drives from Ōamaru to Dunedin using all the back roads he can find. It’s a fascinating and lovely drive that takes three days!. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Given the facts of geography and topography the shortest distance between Ōamaru and Dunedin i...
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Motorcycle10 May 2023
Triumph Motorcycles is marking 10 years (ish) of dedication to The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with a slick special edition of the timeless Bonneville T120 Black. With the 2023 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride set to take place on Sunday, May 21, Triumph is continuing its support of the event by ...
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