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Dear friends, legends, troublemakers, and co‑conspirators,
Most people wait until they’re gone before everyone gathers to say lovely things about them.
I’ve decided that sounds terribly inefficient.
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When you sign up for Starlink, you, and I will both receive one month of free service each, 31 days after you activate.
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- Category: Roto-O-Rangi
Living rural means long nights, long distances, and slow response times by Emergency Services. I’m offering a simple service to help keep our area safer — and to help supplement my pension.
Kairangi Loop Tarmac Sprint
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Every year we have the Kairangi Loop Tarmac Sprint here in Roto-O-Rangi.
And every year we're treated to some spectacular crashes right outside our front gate, like this one ..
Moody42 in the Med
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One of the best highlights of my life, Skipper of this Moody42 in the South France/Mediterranean.
The Chestnut Tree
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The Chestnut Tree
Believed to be at least 100 years old.
Cottage Two
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Cottage 2 - The 'Shearers' Cottage
The original Cottage was built in the 1930's
Mount Maungatautari
The names listed refer to locations in the Waikato region of New Zealand, centered around the town of Cambridge (Māori: Kemureti) and the nearby Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Locations
- Cambridge (Kemureti): A town in the Waipā District known as the "Town of Trees & Champions".
- Roto-o-rangi: A rural area and settlement near Cambridge, known for its farming history and community hall. The area offers views of the nearby mountain.
- Maungatautari Mountain: An ancient, 797-metre-high extinct stratovolcano that is a prominent local landmark. It is home to the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari ecological reserve.
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
The mountain is the site of the largest pest-proof fenced sanctuary in the world, surrounded by a 47km fence that protects 3,400 hectares of native forest. This conservation effort provides a safe haven for many of New Zealand's most endangered native species, including:
- Kiwi
- Kākāpō
- Takahē
- Kākā
- Tuatara
Visitors can explore the sanctuary through various walking and hiking tracks, including the family-friendly Southern Enclosure (Te Tuia a Taane) loop and the more challenging "Over the Mountain" track. The Southern Enclosure features a visitor centre and a 16-meter-high canopy viewing tower.
For more information on visiting the area, you can check the official Sanctuary Mountain website or the Waipā District Council website.
Please note: The above 'over-view' was written with the assistance of A.I.
Captured in time
Images captured from
Robinson Road, Roto-o-rangi, Kemureti.
