An opportunity to convert surplus plant and machinery into cash, or donate it for sale, is being offering to farmers and orchardists by Katikati Rotary Club, which is to hold an auction in February.

'This will be the first time in many years Rotary has organised a plant and machinery auction and it will provide a great opportunity to buy and sell equipment,” says Rotarian Rod Calver. The club will sell machinery and equipment on behalf of venders for a 15 per cent commission but also hopes to receive donations of surplus plant and machinery to sell to raise funds for community projects.

'The auction will be strictly for orchard and farm machinery, plant and equipment, large or small, but not household items or the kind of goods sold by the popular Lions Steptoe Auction in Katikati.”

Thanks to the support of Aongatete Packhouse, pick-up can be arranged from the Bay of Plenty or Waikato in the week before the auction and Rotary will take delivery of items too.

The sale will begin at 11am on Saturday February 16 at 43 Sharp Rd, just south of Katikati. Parking will be available at the Fairview Golf Course across the road, which will also be holding an open home on the day.
Funds raised will assist Rotary's continued support of the local community, including the Katikati Primary School and Katikati College.

'We may also use some funds to buy a defibrillator for the Katikati Police, who are often first on the scene of accidents or emergencies in this area.”

To donate goods for sale or arrange for them to be auctioned on behalf, phone: Rod Calver
0275 909 710; Allan Dawson 0275 902 393; Tom Impey 07 549 1265 or Peter MacKay 0274 829 451.