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After 27 years of use, the oldest school playing turf in New Zealand was replaced at Mahurangi College in March.
The new surface required three years of planning before being laid and cost $151,800. The funds were sourced from a grant and Board of Trustees’ funds.
Physical education head of faculty Gill Kearins says the new turf has been a long time coming.
“The old turf was dangerous because the growth on it made it slippery, so we’re pleased to have a brand new turf after a lot of planning work,” Gill says.
The surface will cater for hockey, tennis and futsal, and is expected to be well used by students.
“It means that student coaches can train their hockey sides during lunch times and we have already been contacted by the Northern Football Federation about using the fields for their futsal competition.”
