Woosters of Orira Orchard

John Wooster's great grandfather bought a parcel of land in the upper reaches of Hokianga harbour in 1902. Woosters have grown fruit trees on the land ever since and these days John is still planting up a mixed orchard including many heritage varieties.

Tammy, Nicole, Marion and John Wooster in their Orira Orchard.

Left: One of John’s Blue Heeler dogs. Right: John Wooster beside Frank Wooster’s grave, who died in 1919 from wounds received at Passchendaele.

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