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Opotiki Page
By K. M. Connor
A raft race down the Otara River, organised by the Opotiki 10,000 Club at Anniversary weekend, attracted good entries and public support.
The Bay of Plenty Electric Power Board crew paddle to victory.
Watching the race.
Garth Bodman, Steve Abbot, and David Lake sailed on Boron.
Coal merchant Blythe Williams (right), assisted by Graeme Hickmott and Kevin Burnett, shovelled their way down the river.
The collapse of the winning Power Board crew after passing the finish line.