Sibling rivalry at New Zealand Superbike Championships in Taupō
14 Mar, 2021 10:50 PM
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Whakatāne father and sons Damon Rees (left), Tony Rees and Mitch Rees preparing for a celebration after their outstanding success in the nationals this season. Photo / Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Whakatāne father and sons Damon Rees (left), Tony Rees and Mitch Rees preparing for a celebration after their outstanding success in the nationals this season. Photo / Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com
Rotorua Daily Post
By: Andy McGechan
Sibling rivalry doesn t get any more fierce, but it was probably always going to be a double Honda and Rees family celebration when the 2021 New Zealand Superbike Championships wrapped up in Taupō at the weekend.
New financial advice regime doesn t go far enough, Consumer says
15 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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All financial advisers will now come under the same licensing regime. Photo / File
A consumer group says a new regime for financial advisers designed to put their client s interests first doesn t go far enough and its success will be highly dependent on how well it is regulated. As of yesterday all financial advisers will have to come under a licensed provider and sign up to a code of professional conduct.
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That will mean advisers have to disclose any conflicts of interest, commissions they are paid and limits on the companies or products they advise on.
Whanganui letters: Velodrome important to council
14 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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People can have their say on the velodrome roof issue during the Whanganui District Council s Long-Term Plan consultation. Photo / File
People can have their say on the velodrome roof issue during the Whanganui District Council s Long-Term Plan consultation. Photo / File
Whanganui Chronicle
Velodrome important to council I agree with Mr Hewson and Mrs Campion that the temporary closure of the velodrome is a tragic result for the city (Letters, March 1 & 11) but this does not mean the council doesn t support the velodrome; it just unfortunately coincides with the key consideration for council and our community regarding a roofed velodrome.