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Good Sorts: Primary school teacher devoting spare time and money to kids cycling team

By Hadyn Jones
August 12, 2018

Kaitaia Primary School teacher Phil Gibbs is dedicated to his Far North Flash team who keep him poor and happy. (Source: Other)

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