Travel / Lifestyle14 April 2020
There is no doubting that Hanmer Springs is synonymous with the Hanmer Springs Hot Pools and although we like a good old soak there is so much more to explore in this area!. The town is surrounded by dramatic mountains and towering forests. There are some pretty amazing walking tracks and cycle...
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14 April 2020
You’ve probably all been teased enough about our re-write to our vehicle policy wording which has been finalised and released to everyone. . We re-wrote the previous Prestigio policy wording into a single document that now covers: Elite and Prestige vehicles Enthusiast vehicles including classi...
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Editorial14 April 2020
Have you noticed our beautiful new photography on our website and elsewhere? Looking good in public is not simply a process of sending a photographer out to take some happy snaps. Photography logistics is a huge undertaking. . Keir and Lee from our agency scouted many potential locations and then...
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Events1 April 2020
Star Insurance was again a sponsor of the 2019 Kaitangata Car Show and Cruise last November. We provided our new tote bags for entrants containing sunglasses, chocolates and brochures. Key Account Mangers John Edie & Joanne Smith spent the day in glorious sunshine chatting to people about their...
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Events1 April 2020
Star Insurance Specialists was a key sponsor at this years event, which is the largest motorcycle rally in the Southern Hemisphere. The Star Insurance NZ Hill Climb Champs were held on Waitangi Day in the small township of Bluff. Our promotional flags were lined up the hill & company vehicle us...
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Editorial1 April 2020
As we head into a new year I reflect on a commonly asked question which has become a conversational crutch: “How’s it going?” Invariably, the response: “Good! Just busy.”. This exchange is appears to be found everywhere in both our personal & professional lives. It is as if busyness ...
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Product News1 April 2020
Twelve years ago we introduced to the market a new insurance product designed for people like me who aspired to achieve ownership of a special car. I had been friends with Porsche Club members for many years and they had been allowed to drive their cars which made me realise I wanted one!. I start...
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Recipes / Food1 April 2020
The great Southland Cheese Roll. a local tradition and delicacy that is a must try for any traveller to Southland. 2 cups grated cheese 2 Tbsp dried onion soup mix ½ cup milk ½ loaf white or wheatmeal sliced sandwich bread Melted butter (optional) Instructions. Mix cheese, onion soup and...
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