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Te Puke Repertory were invited to create a skit
in keeping with celebrating the Kiwifruit 65thNaming Anniversary.

The skit was written by Michael Jones who is not only the Patron of Te Puke Rep but who has been outstanding in community services and in the kiwifruit industry.  
MIchael also performed in the skit as Harvey Turner.

CAST

Chinese Gooseberry seed arrived in NZ 1904

Miss Fraser - Colleen Pye

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Kiwifruit Growers

Jim - Alan Chapman      Bob - Dick Brown

Les - Gordon Cliff         Jean - Elizabeth Rose

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Turner & Growers Board Room

Freda, USA Importer - Pam Chapman

Harvey Turner - Michael Jones

Jack Turner - Glenn Ward

Grahame Turner - Jolyon Ludbrook

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Long Standing Town Crier, Michael Jones, hands over the role to Glenn Ward

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