In a quiet location and yet in the heart of the Waikato, with easy commute to both Morrinsville and Hamilton, lies this well presented 177-hectare property (more or less) which offers a dual income stream.
Firstly, there's the pastoral aspect. The property is exceptionally well subdivided with good water throughout and is currently running approximately 450 dairy grazers along with some beef. Additionally, the farm is also making around 300 silage bales in spring and around 50 hay bales in early summer. If running your own stock was more in line with your thinking, this block would make an excellent beef fattening, breeding and / or calf rearing unit. All the infrastructure is in place including an excellent large cattle yard with a covered race sited adjacent to a woolshed.
Secondly, but no less impressive are the two large modern duck growing sheds. This protected industry is experiencing continued growth and demonstrates solid returns. The vendors did all the hard work for you when they established this versatile agribusiness.
By having one foot in the red meat market and the other in white gives you the diversity often missing in farming. The two arms of this business complement each other in multiple ways.
Located 33 kilometres northeast of Hamilton on State Highway 26, Morrinsville is a picturesque small town with a friendly, active community.
The last census figures show it has a town population of just over 6,000 and a ward population of near 11,000. There are around 790 businesses and over 4,000 dwellings.
The main street has been upgraded and there is a good variety of shopping available with lots of restaurants/cafes to choose from.
Morrinsville is soundly rural based (its slogan is “Cream of the Country”) and it is surrounded by dairy farms.
Large employers of the area are Fonterra, the freezing works, JD Wallaces rendering plant, Eureka Hides, Inghams (chicken processing) and Maber Motors.
There are two medical clinics and a physiotherapy clinic in Morrinsville as well as a Maternity Unit, Continuing Care Hospital, a Rest Home and Plunket Rooms.
It has four childcare centres, three kindergartens, three primary schools, an Intermediate School as well as a co-educational College – 675 pupils, Years 9 to 13.
There are eight churches and a range of service clubs.
Morrinsville Promotion Association
PO Box 40
251 Thames Street
Morrinsville
Phone: (07) 889 5575
Fax: (07) 889 5575
The town of Morrinsville was born around 1873. There was a need for housing for workers, a blacksmith shop a general store and the Jolly Cripple Hotel (later to be replaced by the Nottingham Castle Hotel) which still remains in the centre of town. The town was surveyed in 1882 and the first plan was deposited. It then consisted of only 10 streets and after WWII boomed with many new facilities required and a continuing growth today.
Morrinsville has many historic sites and the walk of around one and a quarter hour following the Heritage Trail will give you a feeling for the early history of Morrinsville.
Parks and Reserves are all within close proximity to the centre of town and offer children’s play grounds or just a tranquil stroll through the grounds. The recreation grounds offer a playground, sports fields, polo field and an Olympic size tepid pool. Ideal for a fun day out.
Morrinsville Events Centre is an indoor sports stadium. Perfect for sports games, events, and concerts. Upstairs lounge and bar facilities cater for 105 people. Available for meetings, functions and parties.
With a great country feeling the local market is held in the town on the first Saturday or every month, with the stall numbers growing rapidly since its first day in October 2006. Stall holders ply their wares, whether it is handmade crafts, preserves, artwork or produce.
Local artists are located in the three towns that form the Morrinsville, Matamata, Te Aroha triangle. The arts trail guide that is available lets you uncover the rich diversity of art in our district.
A short drive to Te Aroha from Morrinsville takes you to the charming Te Aroha Domain set in the foothills of the magnificent Te Aroha Mountain. Whether you are after a hike up the mountain or relax in the mineral pools the domain offers a unique experience.
United Video Morrinsville
(07) 889 6675
Video Ezy Morrinsville
(07) 889 6612
Morrinsville’s Restaurants include:
Chambers Bar & Restaurant
(07) 889 6748
Golden Kiwi Restaurant
(07) 889 6040
Ruby’s
(07) 889 1185
The Avenue
(07) 889 7121
Crazee Cow Café
(07) 889 3566
Greenline Motors Ltd provides school buses and charter services in the district.
(07) 889 7758
InterCity Coachlines provides an inter-city service.
(07) 834 3457 (Hamilton office)
Morrinsville Public Library
(07) 889 6230
Morrinsville Medical Centre
(07) 889 5126
Rhoda Read Hosptial (Health Waikato)
(07) 889 7039
Dalemarra Residential Services
(07) 889 7850
There are about a dozen preschools in the Morrinsville area. Those in Morrinsville include:
Kidzone Early Childhood & Education Centre
(07) 889 0042
Morrinsville Kindergarten
(07) 889 6858
Rushton Road Kindergarten
(07) 889 7345
Morrinsville Early Learning Centre
(07) 889 3527
Morrinsville Play Centre
(07) 889 0925
There are about 20 schools in the Morrinsville area, many of which are outlying. Those in Morrinsville are:
David Street Primary School
(07)07 889 7780
Morrinsville Primary School
(07)07 889 7250
St Joseph’s School
(07)07 889 5306
Morrinsville Intermediate School
(07)07 889 6629
The secondary school in Morrinsville is:
Morrinsville College.
(07) 889 7745
The nearest tertiary institutions are:
University of Waikato
Hamilton
(07) 856 2889
Waikato Polytechnic
Hamilton
(07) 834 8888
WestpacTrust Events Centre (all indoor sports)
Morrinsville Rugby & Sports Club
(07) 889 7225
Morrinsville Golf Club
(07) 889 6696
Morrinsville Trotting Club
(07) 889 7484
Morrinsville Fitness Centre
(07) 889 7461
Kereone Rugby Club Rooms
(07) 889 7600
Morrinsville Pool
(07) 889 7295
Te Aroha Domain Bowling Club
(07) 884 8030
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