Original Document - November 2004 (83.4kb)

COURT CASE SETTLED.
The Society is pleased to inform its members that its longstanding claim and litigation against Corporate Benefits Ltd and Lindsay Forbes in the High Court has been resolved. Lindsay Forbes has made a formal apology to our Chairman and Treasurer, Keith Nixon and Graeme Beardsley for his actions and that apology has been accepted. The Court Case is now over.

TRUSTEE ELECTIONS.
At the recent AGM in Taupo Pat Brosnan JP was elected as Trustee.
This position is for a five-year term.

(Our other Trustee is Ian Pickard, who was elected at the 2003 AGM)

On behalf of the members we’d like to express our thanks Steve Shackleton, from Nelson,

NEW INSURANCE,

Aon Risk Services have added a new insurance policy to the options available to members of the NZFWS.
Lawsafe covers an individual and/or members of the family residing with you forany legal defence costs incurred whilst defending a legal action taken against you.
The sum insured is $100,000.
Examples of events you will be covered for include: property disputes, motor vehicle offences, which may result in imprisonment, sexual harassment claims, accusations of theft, local authority disputes, criminal prosecutions etc. The policy also entitles the owner to 24-hour free access to a lawyer.
There are, as always some rules and exclusions. These are:
There must be a reasonable presumption of innocence. Excludes events known or occurring prior to the effective date of cover. Repeat offences or allegations. Family, matrimonial, custody or will disputes. Employment disputes
An example that may well be known is that of the Auckland ambulance driver who killed a a woman crossing the road who was both hearing and sight impaired. Despite the fact the driver had his lights flashing and siren on the woman stepped into the path of the ambulance. The driver was charged with careless drivingcausing death and incurred defence costs of approximately $87,000.
In a community that is becoming increasingly litigious, this type of cover is becoming increasingly valuable. 

 POLICE HOLIDAY HOMES

As from 1st November 2004 the police have increased the nightly tariif from $50 per night to $55 per night
When you make a booking at one of the Police homes they will ask you to get confirmation from us that you are a member – just ring the office – we have a proforma letter that we fax through to their office. The Police then register you for 12 months – after that time they will require a further confirmation from us.


Either check out our website ie or ring the office on 0800 653 473 to have an Information Pack posted to you