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I Auctions HISTORIC STATION WAITUKU NORTHERN HAWKE’S BAY BREEDING-FATTENING-CROPPING HORTICULTURAL POTENTIAL THE AUCTIONEERS in conjunction will offer on behalf of the owners this productive and '. er satile Northern Hawke’s Bay property by Ptib’ic Auction, on— THURSDAY DECEMBER 14. 1978, WOOL EXCHANGE. NAPIER 3 p.m. AREA: SOO ha (1977 acres) freehold. SITUATION AND ACCESS: Adjoining State Highway No. 2 20 km from Wairoa. 90 km from Gisborne and close proximity to the sea. Primary school 6 km. Secondary school Wairoa (with buses available), freezing works, etc Wairoa. Access from main and branched side roads give direct access to most of property. CLIMATE: Mild coastal type with usually well distributed rainfall averaging 55-60 in (14001500 mm). CONTOUR AND SOILS. 242 ha flats consisting of Manawatu and Kairanga silt loams —very productive and if t’nllv developed would be suitable for a wide range of agricultural or horticultural crops. 558 ha medium and steeper hill country being predominantly Hangaroa sandy loam of high natural fertility and very responsive to topdressing (approximately 150 j ha discable). ■ COVER: 715 ha open grazing pasture, oversown or ploughed and in productive pasture ,20 ba new grass). 19 ha maize, 66 ha consisting ol .native bush, manuka scrub, pines and eucalypt, plantations, buildings and yards. IMPROVEMENTS: Full range of well maintained buildings including 3 well separated houses, a 4-stand woolshed, quarters and 3 hay barns. Adequately subdivided into 31 main paddocks by average to good fences. Water supply to all paddocks from permanent springs, dams and additional pump and trough system. Drainage by large Catchment Board drains with laterals and some 19 ha tile drained. STOCK (normal wintering): Sheep Cattle 3660 Breeding Ewes 312 Breeding Cows 1500 Ewe Hoggets 78 2-year Heifers 140 Rams and Killers 90 1-year Heifers 140 2-year Steers 120 1-year Steers 17 other cattle 5300 757 8858 Stock Units. Further fat stock are sold during the winter period. GENERAL COMMENT: Waituku has been well maintained and conservatively farmed by the descendants of the late John Hunter Brown (see Early Station of H.B. by Miriam McGregor), who purchased the block in 1881. Seldom does the opportunity arise today to buy a property that is so well located to all facilities and because of an excellent balance of hill country to flats together with a good : climate, offers the opportunity to diversify j beween sheep and cattle production asso- ' dated with forestry and horticulture. A sub- | divisional scheme plan dividing Waituku info three economc units has been approved in principle by the Wairoa County Council. VENDOR FINANCE: Substantial second mortgage finance could be available to an approved ' purchaser. INSPECTION: Strictly by appointment with the I auctioneers. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Available from the auctioneers or the vendor’s solicitor, Messrs K. U. McKay and Co., P.O. Box 125, Waipawa. POSSESSION: April 5, 1979 or such later date mutually agreed to. For further details contact the Auctioneers in conjunction:— DALGETY NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, After hours: 1. C. Knox 777-940 Hastings, P. Vincent 7761 Wairoa. WILLIAMS and KETTLE, LIMITED, After hours: J. Pike 775-268 Hastings, P. Dillon 8053 Wairoa. WRIGHTSON NMA. LIMITED. After hours: A. Donaldson 777-633 Hastings, , C. Matches 7345 Wairoa. 1346 ~ 1 WMMiiiMMi MREIN Z ] FOR PUBLIC AUCTION DESIRABLE FARM PROPERTY "BROOKLANDS” 72.2302 HA (179 AC. 2 RD 37.6 P.) BROOKSIDE A/C MR J. M. DICK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1978 AT 2.30 P.M. IN OUR AUCTION ROOMS, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH SITUATED on Hanmer Road I mile from the main Christchurch-Leeston road 3 miles from Leeston and 25 miles from the City this attractive stock and cropping unit is carrying 500 Romney ewes in addition to the production of cereal and small seed crops. IMPROVEMENTS: Include attractive well maintained homestead comprising 4 double bedrooms, 1 large lounge, living room with dining recess, all amenities and all set in delightful sheltered grounds with lawn tennis court. Complete range of farm buildings. Subdivided into 16 paddocks by good post and wire and gorse fences. Artesian and natural creeks provide stock water and two 6in Artesian bores (40ft) produce 350 gallons per minute for irrigation. 10 acres barley, 8i acres peas, 30 acres fallow, balance good pasture for grazing and seed production. FINANCE: To an approved purchaser the vendor is prepared to assist with up to 50 per cent of the purchase price on first mortgage for 5 years with interest for the first 3 years at 10 per cent, then to be reviewed. POSSESSION: is to be at the end of February 1979. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: We have every confidence in recommending "Brookiands” as an excellent cereal cropping, small seeds production and stock fattening unit It is handily situated in a favoured area, and is an ideal location for stud breeding or horse training combined with farming. The property has been conservatively and well farmed by Mr Dick for 30 years and is in great heart. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Wil! be available from either the Auctioneers or the vendors solicitors. Messrs Wynn Williams and Company, Hereford Street, Christchurch. INSPECTION: Strictly bv appointment with the Auctioneers. Real Estate Department N.Z FARMERS CO-OP ASSN LTD., Leeston 809. Christchurch 795-040, a.h. A. W. Dalzell 869 Leeston, D. J. Selby 583-754 i 1398 1