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It seems only days ago I was writing my first report as chair of NZ LAW for the summer edition of Address for Service. Conversely though, my summer break seems a distant memory!

I understand from already speaking to a number of you around the country that the traditional January ease-back into the office has been replaced with busier workloads. If that is the case, I hope you did enjoy a relaxing time over the holiday period with your friends and family so you are ready for the new year.

Since my first report to you, we have held two directors’ meetings.

Our first meeting of the year was held in Napier and we were fortunate to

precede this with a visit to Gifford Devine’s offices in Hastings. We appreciate the hospitality shown to us. It was a great opportunity to meet some of the staff and have a tour of their premises. I particularly enjoyed ‘putting a face’ to some of the staff that my firm has assisted recently on agency matters.

It’s not uncommon for all of us to have clients who are travelling during a transaction or live in different parts of the country from our offices. The

ability to refer a client to a local NZ LAW firm to sign documents is one of the many elements that I value about our organisation. If you ever are looking for a firm to assist in a particular area, please refer to the website or contact myself or HQ for a suitable contact.

I understand that in the past the directors regularly undertook firm visits when attending a directors’ meeting or conference. With the group as large as it is now, I find that I

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never have enough time at conference to speak to everybody that I’d like to. I’m also aware we have some staff and possibly partners who aren’t so lucky to be able to attend conferences. With this in mind, I am hoping that our visit to Gifford Devine is the start of the reinstatement of this tradition.

General meeting in NelsonThe agenda for the March Conference is looking extremely interesting. The conference has an emphasis on health and welfare for our clients and for ourselves, as well as a mix of other sessions covering some topical issues including cyber-crime.

We are also very lucky to have Nigel Latta speaking to us.

The social agenda, as always, looks equally interesting. I have to admit

I have never visited Nelson! I am not only looking forward to hearing the speakers, but also to my first experience of sunny Nelson.

The NZ LAW board has agreed to a subsidy of up to $1,000 + GST to cover any related costs of a staff solicitor attending this general meeting when accompanied by a partner of the firm. This is an excellent opportunity to involve your senior staff in NZ LAW activities.

With the timing of the meeting it’s also a great way to ‘catch up’ on CPD hours if your tally for the year-to-date is looking low.

Looking aheadRight on the heels of the March general meeting we will hold the wealth management workshop series.

Starting on 28 March in Rotorua, we then have workshops in Auckland and Christchurch on 30 and 31 March, respectively.

I’m assured that this workshop has been tailored to our members and focusses on practical advice and case studies rather than pushing any financial products or services. There are some places still available at the sessions, so if any partner or senior staff in your firm is interested in attending, please contact Heather from HQ to register.

Finally, a quick thank you to all members who have taken the time to call, email or visit our offices since my appointment as chair. The level of support is greatly appreciated.

Kristine King

NZ CA UpdateThe NZ CA board started the year with a Strategic Planning Day in Wellington on 16 February. The directors brainstormed ideas that will add value and benefits to members throughout 2017.

Ryan Castle, from The Breakthrough Company, presented some key findings to help firms to expand their offering to clients to achieve business growth in today’s economic climate.

New members on the horizonGrowing membership remains a focus for NZ CA. The group is delighted to welcome Wallace Diack, Chartered Accountants from Blenhein as new members. In addition to this firm, it’s great news that we have three other candidate firms at various stages of consideration and discussion.

Dairy Business of the Year 2017 (DBOY)Improving from profitability and

developing resilient and sustainable

farming systems remains high on

the list of drivers behind NZ CA’s Gold

Sponsorship again this year.

Alan Hay, Executive Officer

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Update from NapierNZ LAW Group libraryShortly all firms will receive a library survey, the results of which will assist us to negotiate the best possible library resource offering at renewal time at the most competitive price.

Wealth management workshopsNot a financial planning sell!! Three workshops will be held in Rotorua, Auckland and Christchurch and have been specifically designed for partners/directors. The workshops will take place in March and are funded by NZ LAW; all attendees have to do is get to the venue. For further information, click here.

E-newslettersWe have now successfully completed three pilot publications of our member firm client e-newsletters. These have been distributed as embedded emails, rather than a PDF attachment.

We can now offer this to all firms; you will have already received information about this. The embedded emails look excellent.

To Trust or Not to TrustThe 3rd edition of this very popular booklet was published in December. You can find an NZ LAW-branded PDF

of TTONTT on our website ready to send to clients.

If you would prefer to have a PDF with your firm’s logo and contact details on the cover, please contact Adrienne Olsen who will arrange this for you.

General meeting, NelsonNZ LAW’s first general meeting for 2017 will be held in Nelson on 17–18 March.

An excellent agenda has been prepared which includes an appearance from guest keynote speaker Nigel Latta. Full details can be found here.

Junior solicitors’ conferenceOur junior solicitors’ staff training conference will be held at the Novotel Hotel Christchurch on 12–13 May.

This conference is particularly aimed at staff with up to 36 months post-graduate experience.

Online registrations for this exciting conference are now open on the NZ LAW website. Don’t delay and book your place now.

Risk management scenariosReminder! Aon has provided a series of risk management scenarios for all member firms in the NZ LAW Group PI scheme. We encourage firms to complete all scenarios during the year; we will remind you to do so.

Supplier packagesNow is a good time to review your supplier package requirements to ensure your firm is receiving the full benefit of these offerings.

Full details of these specially negotiated discounts can be found here.

Alan Hay Executive Officer

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Diary Dates17–18 March General Meeting, Nelson

28–31 March Wealth Management Workshops. Rotorua, Auckland & Christchurch

12–13 May Junior Solicitors, Christchurch

30 June – 5 July Combined Offshore Conference, San Francisco

13–15 September ALPMA Summit – Practice Managers, Brisbane

29–30 September 25th Anniversary Conference (AGM), Auckland

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NZ LAW NewsIn December, some of the Hannan & Seddon team rode part of the new West Coast Wilderness Trail. Starting at Cowboy Paradise and riding through to Kumara, they had dinner at Kumara’s newly refurbished Theatre Royal Hotel.

Between Greymouth and Ross to the south, the West Coast Wilderness Trail covers beaches, lakes, native forest and travels through townships such as Paroa, Kumara and Hokitika. There are plenty of opportunities for coffee stops along the way. It’s normally a two-night/three-day ride, although the H&S team only rode a section.

Nicola Whitehead, office manager at H&S says the trail has attracted many more riders than was originally expected. “Our team very much enjoyed the ride and thoroughly recommends it to all NZ LAW members.”

In January, H&S welcomed solicitor Charlotte Becker to the firm. Her areas of practice include conveyancing, relationship property, Wills and estates, and employment.

Charlotte grew up on the West Coast before attending the University of Otago; she graduated in 2011 with her LLB and BA majoring in classical studies. Before joining H&S,

Charlotte practised law in Christchurch for three and a half years before travelling and working in Canada last year.

At the other end of the spectrum, H&S recently farewelled legal executive, Elaine Knowles who has retired.

Elaine joined H&S in 1988 and will be very much missed. Nicola says they haven’t quite seen the last of Elaine though. She will fill in from time-to-time when required so will be able to keep up with and the goings on at Hannan & Seddon.

After being with the firm for over a decade, Duncan King Law’s Campbell McGill has easily slipped into his new leadership role of director, says office manager DeShea Stone.

“Campbell’s stories and knowledge have become part of the framework here at Duncan King and everyone was thrilled with the announcement!

“If you get to spend a bit of time with Campbell, you’ll learn that he has travelled extensively and is quite the linguist. He’s fluent in French, Spanish and 90’s Alternative Rock lyrics. This is quite handy when

assisting our French-speaking clients and he is often called upon to join the local pub quiz team.”

There has been much going on at Le Pine & Co over the summer . . .

On 5 February, solicitor Tobias Young and his blushing bride Gena were married on a beautiful Taupo day, surrounded by their family and friends.

After 17 years of living in this beautiful country, practice manager Jackie Later finally became a New Zealand citizen on 21 February. Officiated by His Worship the Mayor, David Trewavas, the citizenship ceremony was held at

Charlotte Becker

Campbell McGill Focal Point Photos

Elaine Knowles

Riding the West Coast Wilderness Trail: Chris Doonan, Leanne Coburn, Jen Smith and Tony Sullivan in the front.

Jackie Later (right) with local MP Louise Upston.

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the Great Lake Centre in Taupo and was followed by a lovely morning tea (and bubbles!).

Relationship property lawyer, Jim Wynyard, joined the Taupo team in November last year. Jim grew up in Broadlands a little north-east of Taupo, and attended Reporoa College. After leaving high school, Jim worked for many years owning and operating a successful transport business with his wife Kitreena.

A move to the retail industry allowed Jim to pursue his interest in law and gain his LLB. Before joining Le Pine & Co, Jim worked in the litigation and family law team of a large provincial law firm specialising in relationship property and estate disputes.

Le Pine’s Putaruru’s office was expanded when lawyer Jody Garrett joined in late October. Jody gained his LLB and BBS (in accounting and finance) from Waikato University in 2004. He has worked in general practice for more than 10 years, and provides his clients with a broad range of services including

commercial, property and trust advice.

A new Putaruru office is currently underway. After being located in Neal Street for over 40 years, Tim Kinder and the team are moving to Princes Street to a smart, fresh, ground floor building right in the heart of Putaruru. Excitement is building as tradesmen make the space a warm and inviting office for the team and all their wonderful clients.

New Plymouth’s RMY Legal ended 2016 on a positive note with office festivities and contributing gifts for the Community Christmas Dinner.

The New Plymouth Community Christmas Charitable Trust hosts an annual gathering and meal on Christmas Day. RMY Legal’s team enjoyed collecting wrapped chocolates and challenging other local businesses to do the same. The small gesture was well received by those who attended. RMY Legal says it was a privilege to give back to the community.

RMY Legal is again sponsoring the Bayley’s Mountain to Surf Marathon Four Person Relay. Staff teams have been arranged and are in training to participate in this event in early March. Some are also training for the Air NZ Hawkes Bay Marathon in May. We’ll have some photos in the next edition of AFS.

WOMAD is fast approaching and as proud sponsors of the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust, the RMY Legal team is looking forward to this world-class event. This global celebration of music, art and dance has established itself as a true asset to the Taranaki region.

If you have never attended WOMAD, make 2017 the year as it is an amazing experience. WOMAD is held from 17–19 March. The firm is proud to be an advocate of TAFT and the work that they do surrounding these events. To find out more about WOMAD, click here.

Just before Christmas Anne Needham, senior legal executive at Rennie Cox, retired. Anne had been with the firm for about five years and was very much a go-getter for the firm and brought in much new business. Anne’s retirement party was a marvellous occasion and included colleagues from not only Rennie Cox but also from previous jobs. A great time was had by all!

Jessie Foley, another senior legal executive has now joined the firm and is settling in well. Office manager, Sue Jackson says Jessie has big shoes to fill,“ Although Jessie only wears high heels (the higher the better) and Anne only wore flats – so maybe they will just be different shoes to fill!”

Jim Wynyard

Jody Garrett

Jessie Foley

Wayne Richards, Anne Needham and John Cox at Anne’s farewell.

Photo: Simon O‘Connor

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Another newbie for Rennie Cox: litigator, Sarah Round joined the firm late last year. Previously working for the Ministry of Justice, Sarah finished her Profs in August.

Rowan Aspros from Corcoran French has again been busy clocking up the miles. She has just completed the solo four-day Pioneer mountain bike event. Biking from Christchurch Adventure Park to Lake Ohau, there’s 310 km of mountain biking and 8,403m of climbing. Well done Rowan.

Three new lawyers have started recently at CF, all University of Canterbury graduates.

Senior solicitor, Holly Brown has a BA/LLB. Holly works in CF’s Christchurch-based litigation team.

Ryan Keen has joined the firm’s commercial team, specialising in the sale and purchase of residential and commercial property, commercial leasing and small-to-medium sized business transactions. He also has a BA/LLB.

Also joining the firm’s commercial team, AJ Ekmescic specialises in the sale and purchase of residential and commercial property, commercial leasing, and small-to-medium sized business transactions. As well as her LLB from UC, AJ has a Certificate in Arts (Psychology).

And on 31 March CF will farewell partner Philip Redmond who is retiring. Philip has decided that the time has come to spend more time doing some of the things he is passionate about outside of work. He has a wide range of interests including local government, community service, travel, car clubs and a desire to enjoy life and spend more time with family and grandchildren. We wish you all the best in your retirement Philip.

Cruickshank Pryde has recently welcomed two new staff members, Isabella Carrick and Michael Bennett.

“After studying for the past five years at Otago for a double degree in law and accounting, I’ve returned home to Invercargill to work fulltime at Cruickshank Pryde. I hope to be admitted to the Bar later this year,” says Isabella.

“Whilst growing up in Southland, I have spent a significant amount of time at Stewart Island, and I love

taking part in all the activities that are available there such as boating, fishing and walking. I also really enjoy cooking and travelling, and a more recently acquired interest of mine is running.”

Michael Bennett grew up in Queenstown and Dunedin. After university at Otago, Michael has returned to Queenstown and to start work at Cruickshank Pryde.

“I’m a keen field hockey player and intend joining the local Queenstown team this season while finishing off my Profs,” says Michael.

Sarah Round

Holly Brown

AJ Ekmescic

Isabella Carrick

Michael Bennett

Ryan Keen

Philip Redmond

Rowan Aspros

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Thea Davison is a new lawyer working in the areas of property, estates and trusts at Blenheim’s Wain & Naysmith. She was admitted to the Bar just before Christmas. Practice manager Kirsty Crawford says the firm is thrilled to have Thea on board.

Simpson Western has recently welcomed a raft of new staff. Solicitor Jess Shaw is now working alongside Candice Murphy in the Takapuna office relationship property team.

Emily Townsend has returned to SW after a short break away and is working in Robert Clark’s property team, also in Takapuna.

Four law clerks will be kept busy as they learn the ropes. Julia Tillett, Ali Pasley and Pip McNabb are based in Takapuna. Toby Wilkinson is now well settled into the North Harbour office.

On 1 January 2017 Joanne Davies and Wendy Dewes joined David Butler, Michael Hofmann-Body, Lesley Grant and Samuel Walker in the partnership of Gillespie Young Watson.

Joanne specialises in commercial property administration, residential conveyancing, and estate administration.

Wendy’s specialty practice areas include estate administration, trusts and relationship property. Both Joanne and Wendy are members of ElderLaw – Gillespie Young Watson’s specialist legal service for those nearing or who have reached retirement.

Also in January Anneke Wilson and Joella Pietras started in GYW’s HomeLegal division, based in Lower Hutt. They will also be available to meet clients in the firm’s Wellington and Upper Hutt offices.

Oops . . .In last year’s Summer edition of AFS, we said that Rachel Scott was now a senior solicitor at Norris Ward McKinnon in Hamilton. In fact Rachel is a senior associate. Apologies Rachel.

Joanne Davies Wendy Dewes

Thea, her parents and Justice Williams.

New Rolleston office for Parry Field LawyersMaking the most of the Selwyn District’s fast growth is the strategy behind Parry Field Lawyers opening a new office in Rolleston.

With around 13,500 people in Rolleston alone, the town is now on a comparable scale to other centres, such as Oamaru.

“It made sense for the firm to have a presence in Rolleston,” says partner Paul Owens who will staff the office with senior associate, Steven Moe. “Parry Field is keen to be where our clients, and potential clients, are located. Being in Rolleston means it’s easy for people in the area to see a lawyer rather than having to travel

into Christchurch – we want to be more accessible.”

Steven adds, “On a purely practical note, I live in Rolleston and my children are at school there. Paul lives down the road in Prebbleton, and other staff members live close by too. It’s good to work in the community in which we live.”

Rolleston and its environs has grown significantly since the earthquakes six years ago as people moved out of

Christchurch into a less shaky area. There’s a strong sense of community as so many ‘Rollestonians’ are new to the district. “As a firm we’re delighted to be part of this wonderful town.”

The office will be open on Tuesdays through Thursdays or by appointment on Mondays and Fridays.

Parry Field Lawyers

68 Rolleston Drive Rolleston 7614

parryfield.com

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Alister Argyle celebrates 40 years in the lawOn 1 February Argyle Welsh Finnigan held a staff dinner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of senior partner, Alister Argyle, being admitted to the Bar.

At that dinner, another original partner of the firm, David Welsh, noted that in the year of Alister’s admission Jimmy Carter was elected US president, the first Apple computer went on sale and David Lange entered parliament.

Alister observed that 40 years in one career is now something of a rarity. He also pointed out that times have changed immensely. When he was admitted, the ceremony occurred in the Supreme Court because, in those days, that was the name of what is now the High Court. There were no female

High Court judges, and all those judges were called Mr Justice …

Fax machines had not been invented, the internet and, consequently, emails did not exist. The most sobering thought of all for Alister, however, was the fact that of the firm’s 31 staff more than half had not been born when he was admitted.

Alister noted how much he has enjoyed being in practice, and one of the key ingredients has been a very loyal and supportive staff. He now looks forward to his next 40 years in practice! Alister Argyle

Daniel Overton & Goulding wins Employer of Choice AwardAt the 2016 New Zealand Law Awards, Daniel Overton & Goulding was awarded Employer of Choice (1–50 employees) after being named finalist in two separate categories.

The accolade recognised Daniel Overton & Goulding’s impressive commitment to staff, retention rates and flexible working arrangements they have implemented.

Congratulations Daniel Overton & Goulding.

Peter Oliver, partner; David Gray, associate; Tim Goulding, partner; Bronwyn Hantz, associate; Tara Wratten, partner; Alison Blom, practice manager; Brendan Wood, partner; Sarah (from Legal Personnel, sponsor); and barrister and friend of the firm, Ray Parmenter, is kneeling down at the front.

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On the MoveWe plan on having photos of these lovely new offices in the next edition of AFS. In the meantime …

Johnston Lawrence has moved to:

Level 11, 157 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011

All other contact details are here.

Dunedin’s Wilkinson Rodgers has new premises at:

Level 1, Burns House 10 George Street, Dunedin

Contact details are here.

Meanwhile, Kaimai Law opened another office at The Lakes, near Tauranga, on 1 March. The offices can be found at:

16 Rire Hau Lane, The Lakes, Tauranga

Contact details are here.

Earlier this year Parry Field Lawyers opened a new office in Rolleston, just south of Christchurch. To read more about this go to page 7.

In February, Gillespie Young Watson opened a larger office in Wellington to meet the needs of its many Wellington-based clients. The office is at:

Level 5, 342 Lambton Quay, Wellington

Contact details for all three of GYW’s offices are here.

Newsletter DeadlinesOur newsletter publishing programme is already well underway for 2017. Upcoming newsletters (in publication order) are:

• Rural eSpeaking: To be published the second week of March.

• Fineprint: Autumn edition will be published in early April.

• Property Speaking: Just after Easter will see the autumn issue available.

• Commercial eSpeaking: The winter edition will be published at the end of May.

• AFS: Midwinter edition will be available around the solstice.

• Trust eSpeaking: Its second edition will be in your Inbox in mid-September.

To see the full publishing programme, go here - you’ll need to login first.

Alternatively, please contact Adrienne Olsen or call on 04 496 5513.

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Members of NZ LAW Limited

Allen Needham & Co Ltd – MorrinsvilleArgyle Welsh Finnigan – AshburtonBarltrop Graham – FeildingBerry & Co – Oamaru, Queenstown & InvercargillBoyle Mathieson – HendersonBreaden McCardle – ParaparaumuCorcoran French – Christchurch & KaiapoiCruickshank Pryde – Invercargill, Queenstown & GoreCullinane Steele Limited – LevinDaniel Overton & Goulding – Onehunga & PukekoheDG Law Ltd – PanmureDorrington Poole – DannevirkeDownie Stewart – Dunedin & BalcluthaDowthwaite Law – RotoruaDuncan King Law – Epsom, AucklandEdmonds Judd – Te Awamutu & OtorohangaEdmonds Marshall – MatamataAJ Gallagher – NapierGawith Burridge – Masterton & MartinboroughGifford Devine – Hastings, Havelock North & WaipawaGillespie Young Watson – Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt &

WellingtonGreg Kelly Law Ltd – WellingtonHannan & Seddon – GreymouthHorsley Christie – WanganuiInnes Dean-Tararua Law Limited –

Palmerston North & PahiatuaJackson Reeves – TaurangaJames & Wells Intellectual Property – Hamilton,

Auckland, Tauranga & ChristchurchJohnston Lawrence Limited – WellingtonKaimai Law – Bethlehem & The LakesKnapps Lawyers – Nelson, Richmond & MotuekaKoning Webster – Mt MaunganuiLamb Bain Laubscher – Te Kuiti Law North Limited – KerikeriLe Pine & Co – Taupo, Turangi & PutaruruLowndes Jordan – AucklandMalley & Co – Christchurch & Hornby Mactodd – Queenstown, Wanaka & CromwellMike Lucas Law Firm – ManurewaNorris Ward McKinnon – HamiltonDavid O’Neill, Barrister – HamiltonOsborne Attewell Clews – WhakataneParry Field Lawyers – Riccarton, Christchurch,

Rolleston & HokitikaPurnell Jenkison Oliver – Thames & WhitiangaRMY Legal – New Plymouth RSM Law Limited – TimaruRennie Cox – Auckland and WhitiangaChris Rejthar & Associates – TaurangaSandford & Partners – RotoruaSheddan Pritchard Law – GoreSimpson Western – Takapuna, North Harbour &

SilverdaleSumpter Moore – Balclutha & MiltonThomson Wilson – WhangareiWain & Naysmith Limited – BlenheimWalker MacGeorge & Co – WaimateWelsh McCarthy – HaweraWilkinson Rodgers – DunedinWoodward Chrisp – Gisborne

All the information in Address for Service is true and accurate to the best of the authors’ knowledge. No liability is assumed by the authors or the publishers for any losses suffered by any person relying directly or indirectly upon this newsletter. Specific legal advice is always required on particular matters. Articles appearing in this newsletter may not be reproduced without prior approval from the editor and credit being given to the source. Address for Service is published for internal distribution to the partners/directors and staff of NZ LAW Limited member firms only.Copyright 2017. Editor Adrienne Olsen E adrienne@adroite.co.nz T 04 496 5513 M 029 286 3650.

JAGUAR F-PACE

New Year has come and gone, holidays are finished so I picked up a Jaguar F Pace and took it to the beach for the weekend. This was the 3-litre, petrol, super-charged beastie with all the fruit.

It’s royal blue and, oddly enough, had white leather upholstery. Very nice but not very practical. Where there’s no leather, there is alcantara or very high quality plastic. The looks were finished off with black spoke wheels. The car is beautifully finished.

The instrument panel is digital which can be changed to suit your mood from colours to differing amounts of information conveyed.

SpecificationsEngine 3 litre V6 super-charged petrol

Power output

280kw (0–100km/h – 5.5 seconds (as claimed))

Economy Unknown – but thirsty

The return trip from Hamilton to Pauanui, and then Hamilton to Cambridge consumed all the petrol in the tank, so this is a reasonably thirsty motor. The alternative is a 3-litre twin turbo diesel. That offers 221kw and

700nm torque (that means it can pull the side off a house). I suspect the diesel would be the engine of choice.

DriveabilityThe car gallops along a straight very easily and in great comfort. It’s very quiet and not a lot of road noise gets through to the cabin.

I went over the Kopu-Hikuai hill easily; it was like driving a small car with a large motor and lots of storage space.

LooksI thought that the looks were striking and distinctive. It has that sharpness of line that seems to be the current industry favourite but not as angular as other competitors in the marketplace.

Storage/GeneralIt has a long narrow boot and enough space for the golf clubs.

This SUV has plenty of get up and go. At 5.5 seconds for 0–100kmh, it’s a very respectable sprint time for any car. The diesel wouldn’t be as fast but then you wouldn’t be calling into the petrol station every five minutes.

The F-Pace will hold its own in the field of luxury SUVs, of that I have no doubt.

The price is a bit daunting. This one was $165,000. However, this was the first edition which is a limited model. The 2-litre diesel F-Pace starts at $95,000 which is a long way short of the $165,000 top-end price.

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