Tapora celebrates country spirit

Dusty cars and dirty gumboots were the order of the day at the Tapora School gala on Saturday September 23. Despite the odd downpour, a big crowd turned out for the hangi and sausage sizzle, raffles, cake and lolly stall, and a variety of fun fundraising events on the basketball court. The gala raised well over $3000. The school thanked everyone for their support, particularly the Wright whanau and their helpers for the hangi, and the Cotton family, Michelle Walker and Pete Verhoeven for their donation of meat.