Events1 April 2018
The Wairarapa Car Club held its annual “Gravel Hillclimb’ event in November on the closed off Dorsets Road just outside Masterton. John Edie from Star Insurance joined Kris Toogood from Provincial Insurance Brokers as sponsors of the day. While the participants spent the morning driving as fas...
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Recipes / Food1 April 2018
Preparation time: 30mins. Cook time: 2 hours. 1/4 cup olive oil. 1.3kg beef chuck steak, cut into 5cm chunks. 4 eschalots, peeled, roots intact, halved. 3garlic cloves, crushed. 2 carrots, thickly sliced. 2 celery stalks, thickly sliced. 3 fresh thyme sprigs. 2 fresh rosemary sprigs. 2...
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Travel / Lifestyle1 April 2018
I drive through the Wairarapa region every six weeks on my business trips but rarely get to explore much of the area, so when the opportunity came up to attend the Cruize Martinborough classic car event I thought it was a perfect opportunity for a weekend of cars and wine (not together obviously!)....
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Editorial1 December 2017
As we approach a new year many of us will be making resolutions for what we want to achieve in life, and in 2018. For most of us, the path to those things starts by setting specific & actionable goals. At least, this is how I approached much of my life until probably the last few years running...
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Automotive1 December 2017
Getting their driver’s licence is the last driver training most people do. However, many companies employing professional drivers, or with staff who drive as part of their jobs, know the huge value of ongoing driver training. Sending staff on an approved LTSA driving course supports employers wi...
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Motorcycle1 December 2017
At Star Insurance, we like to cover things that are a bit unique so we happily provided terms when asked to insure a motorcycle hearse!. The Last Ride NZ is the one of a kind in New Zealand catering for all of the South Islands motorbike enthusiasts as a way to give them one last ride. Business o...
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Events1 December 2017
Star Insurance Specialists partnered with the Balclutha office of Insurance Brokers Alliance as sponsors of the Kaitangata Car Rally (for those wondering, Kaitangata is in South Otago and has a population of 762). The rally is an annual event, attracting over 400 classic cars from around the region...
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Recipes / Food1 December 2017
Prep time: 35 minutes. Cook time: 60 minutes. . Ingredients. 50g (blanched almonds) lightly roasted and cooled. 150g plain flour, sifted. 90g butter, cold, cut into cubes. 1 medium egg yolk. 1 tbsp golden caster sugar. Frangipane Filling. 100g (3 1/2oz) unsalted butter, room temperature...
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