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Report on fatal 2020 glider crash released

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A report has found a gliding club had limited systems in place to ensure pilots were capable of soaring on a mountain following a crash near Taupō which killed two people.

The pilot, Taupō man Anthony Frederick Hector Budd, 78, and his passenger Kusum Pasha, 41, of Wellington, were killed when their glider crashed into Mt Tauhara on May 31, 2020.

Budd was an instructor at Taupō Gliding Club, while Pasha was a short-term member on a trial flight.

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4 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 49.2% Yes
    49.2% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
2704 votes
1 day ago

Ryman's award winning lifestyle

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Our residents and their families have spoken loud and clear: Ryman is their top choice in retirement living.

We’re proud to be recognised by Canstar Blue for having the Most Satisfied Customers, which complements our tenth win of Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brand.

As we celebrate 40 years since opening our first village, these recognitions reinforce Ryman’s commitment to exceptional care and excellence in retirement living.

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