Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available onsite. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve onsite parking. Parking height restrictions apply.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for an additional fee, and guests should contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in Taradale, Napier, within a 15-minute walk of the Eastern Institute of Technology and Pettigrew Green Arena. It is approximately 1.3 km from Church Road Winery and 2 km from Mission Estate Winery.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 35.0 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required. Crib availability is not specified.

Ballina Motel Napier

Average nightly price at Ballina Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$78
February	US$76
March	US$68
April	US$72
May	US$69
June	US$72
July	US$69
August	US$62
September	US$67
October	US$75
November	US$77
December	US$77

What guests think

At Ballina Motel, guests praise the convenient Taradale location and generally quiet setting, but report a mix of experiences with dated rooms and maintenance issues alongside variable cleanliness standards across different stays.

Many find units spacious and comfortable, though some note noise from other guests or limited soundproofing. Facilities show mixed reliability, with spa baths and Wi-Fi/TV sometimes not working, on-site parking available but occasionally tight, and guest laundry access restricted or out of order in a few reports. Service feedback ranges from friendly, helpful staff and smooth late check-ins to unattended reception and slow responses. Expect a simple, good-value stay if you prioritize space and location over polish.

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Facilities

Some units include spa baths but several guests found them not working. On-site parking is available though spaces can be tight or obstructed; Wi-Fi/TV reliability and guest laundry access were also occasional pain points.

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Marta

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we were in was very nice, watching "Sky Channels " was a bonus, the only thing that was a bit sad is the parking a little tight

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Agnes

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Understand that property is undergoing work outside. Rooms was brilliant, clean but spa did not work and the TVs are very small.

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Åsa

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Väldigt nedgånget. Slitna möbler, trasig inredning, lampor som inte fungerar, vingliga sängar med dåliga madrasser, sjaskiga lakan, smutsig heltäckningsmatta och överlag en känsla av försummelse. Gäst-tvättmaskinen trasig. Personalen försökte sitt bästa men här behövs en rejäl uppryckning på underhållet.

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Deanna

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to access. Reasonably quiet considering it’s near a main road. The room was basic. We couldn’t access the wifi and there was no response from reception in spite of us calling and texting. Curtains were hanging off the rails in places, areas that hadn’t been dusted in a while. Not much sound proofing between rooms. Overall not bad for the cost I guess but certainly some room for improvement.

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raju

3 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room with all the necessary amenities. The icing on the cake was a spa in the bathroom.

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Hiroshi

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception was closed in the evening. The laundry was available from 9am to 4pm, so one night guest like me cannot use it. There was no partition around the shower, all the floor in the toilet was wet. Air conditioner was very old. Turn table of the micro wave didn't move.

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Margie

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice sized room with kitchenette. Good parking. never saw a staff member at all. Tea and coffee provided but no milk? Carpet was filthy and the mattress was AWFUL!!!! The inside had completely collapsed and sunk down to nothing.... way passed its sell by date and in desperate need of replacing.

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Uenuku

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice easy stay, provided late check in for us. Room was big and had lots of ammenities. Clean kitchen, bathroom and lounge. The only down thing we experienced were the Utes that parked in the entrance way, real tight to squeeze past. Friendly reception too :) would stay again!

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graeme

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were no staff on site and a phone number was left but no response even after text and phone calls . Spa was faulty no robes provided and tv had a fault.

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Stacey

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room - two light bulbs had blown and not been replaced. There were anys coming from the bathroom to the kitchen. No complementary offering of coffee unless i wanted decafe. Plenty of tea or hot chocolate. No complementary milk. There was however someones half 2ltr bottle of milk and apple juice in the fridge. Not sure why these were left behind. Bathroom - spa bath did not work. Wasn't a requirement but more of a luxury provided and not in working condition. Some mold growing around the top of the bath that needs some attention. Bedroom - no net curtains in the back bedroom. Had to keep the cutains closed in darkness. Would have been nice to open them but not a major inconvenience Only had one interaction with staff while asking for another rubbish bag. No staff at check in or check out.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: multiple mentions of stained carpets, odours and tired linens contrast with many reports of tidy or very clean rooms. Some guests felt a thorough spring clean or updates were needed.

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TONY

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stained carpet, bathroom missing fixture for soap etc, toilet seat heavily corroded unhygenic plastic (i.e.) suface like sandpaper with plastic breaking down. Basically badly in need of refurbish. Only the outside of complex appeared freshly painted and appealing

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Josef

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean spacious and comfortable

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Vicki

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Minor repairs needed. Toilet door couldn't shut. TV remote battery flat. Thorough spring clean could do wonders.

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Shona

7 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked site unseen so didn’t really know what to expect. The unit I stayed in would have benefited with a spring clean and the whole bathroom was very tired and in need of updating. The shower was good and the unit was quiet. It was also close to some shops so if you wanted to you could have a wander and a browse

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Åsa

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Väldigt nedgånget. Slitna möbler, trasig inredning, lampor som inte fungerar, vingliga sängar med dåliga madrasser, sjaskiga lakan, smutsig heltäckningsmatta och överlag en känsla av försummelse. Gäst-tvättmaskinen trasig. Personalen försökte sitt bästa men här behövs en rejäl uppryckning på underhållet.

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Donna

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Sadly we found the cleanliness not up to standard

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Netta

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super easy check in and good value for money. Room did have a slight smell and could do with updating - the linen was stained and could really do with an update - the white towels were ‘grey’ although we could tell they were in fact clean.

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Fiona

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Clean room.

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L M

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect locale for our needs. The room was neat and tidy. Plenty of towels. My complaint however was the smell. The curtains need laundering as does the couch. I kept the door ajar onto the balcony throughout our stay.

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Margie

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice sized room with kitchenette. Good parking. never saw a staff member at all. Tea and coffee provided but no milk? Carpet was filthy and the mattress was AWFUL!!!! The inside had completely collapsed and sunk down to nothing.... way passed its sell by date and in desperate need of replacing.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and generally comfortable but dated, with recurring maintenance issues such as faulty lights, worn fittings and ageing air-con or fridges. Noise can intrude from other guests, and Wi-Fi can be tricky to access.

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Annie

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

With some of my Expedia points this motel was great value, nice and quiet roomy rooms. I would stay again

8

Ian

13 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room (3) was clean and tidy, but fairly obviously still old and tired in some parts; bathroom been re-tiled? but vanity structure edge-flawed - No soap holder in shower - No shower curtain so water spread to slipperiness level - Fan switch did nothing - Two ceiling lights in lounge area did not turn on - impossible to contact anyone after six-ish in the evening, and very LATE start up next morning.

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Deanna

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to access. Reasonably quiet considering it’s near a main road. The room was basic. We couldn’t access the wifi and there was no response from reception in spite of us calling and texting. Curtains were hanging off the rails in places, areas that hadn’t been dusted in a while. Not much sound proofing between rooms. Overall not bad for the cost I guess but certainly some room for improvement.

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Dave

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was rundown for the price of it

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Kylie

26 Mar 2024

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Clean and tidy, very large room with a balcony, some room directions would of been handy was given a room number and had to find it

6

Maria

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My son had his regional basketball tournament at the Pettigrew Stadium just down the road which was awesome to be so close. This property was great for the price and we had dinner next door which was lovely pub grub -large meals and cheap cocktails!! Unfortunately there was a very noisey group who woke us all up pretty early in the morning!

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Enoch

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Apart from the fridge being noisy it was perfect. Great spacious room and facilities.

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Hiroshi

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception was closed in the evening. The laundry was available from 9am to 4pm, so one night guest like me cannot use it. There was no partition around the shower, all the floor in the toilet was wet. Air conditioner was very old. Turn table of the micro wave didn't move.

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Sue

6 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We found the tradies staying in the units near us were very noisy waking us at around 6am. Also we found no dishcloth or tea towel in the unit to wash and dry the dishes....very poor. We don't think we will return.

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Carole

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent once I’d been logged on to the internet. I found the set up procedure a bit complicated, but that just be me. Apart from that slight hiccup, everything was very comfortable. No complaints.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: several guests praised friendly, helpful staff, upgrades and smooth after-hours check-ins, while many reported unattended reception and poor responsiveness to calls or messages.

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Ian

13 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room (3) was clean and tidy, but fairly obviously still old and tired in some parts; bathroom been re-tiled? but vanity structure edge-flawed - No soap holder in shower - No shower curtain so water spread to slipperiness level - Fan switch did nothing - Two ceiling lights in lounge area did not turn on - impossible to contact anyone after six-ish in the evening, and very LATE start up next morning.

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BRUCE

7 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

property average but NO FRONT DESK STAFF,NO EMERGENCY PHONE,NEVERED ANSWERED TX. TOLD BY CLEANER owners living on top flat are AFGAHAN and do NOT SPEAK ENGLISH AND AVOID thier customers !!hopeless. IS THIS LEGAL TO OPPERATE THIS WAY !!!NEVER STOP HERE AGAIN. Other clients voicing simal problems. 1 out of 10.

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Benita

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, no-one was at the property upon arrival. There was a phone number provided on the door but no-one answered when I phoned, twice. Someone did eventually phone back and informed me that the room was open. An email or text ahead of time would have been appreciated.

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Deanna

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to access. Reasonably quiet considering it’s near a main road. The room was basic. We couldn’t access the wifi and there was no response from reception in spite of us calling and texting. Curtains were hanging off the rails in places, areas that hadn’t been dusted in a while. Not much sound proofing between rooms. Overall not bad for the cost I guess but certainly some room for improvement.

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Richard

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel was very quiet and peaceful – that's a big deal for me. It's within short walking distance of the main shopping area in Taradale, which has many bakeries, cafes, bars and restaurants. The staff of the motel were very friendly and they gave us a free upgrade to a two-roomed unit – that was VERY kind – it blew us away.

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Lynne

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist was very helpful ensuring we were cared for. Excellent service. Ease of booking and communications

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Les

24 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely fantastic service from the receptionist when we checked in on friday pm 18th May,and thanks for bringing the extra blankets highly recommended

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Uenuku

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice easy stay, provided late check in for us. Room was big and had lots of ammenities. Clean kitchen, bathroom and lounge. The only down thing we experienced were the Utes that parked in the entrance way, real tight to squeeze past. Friendly reception too :) would stay again!

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graeme

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were no staff on site and a phone number was left but no response even after text and phone calls . Spa was faulty no robes provided and tv had a fault.

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carleen

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Unfortunately the Sky television connection went down on the third night and as a result we had no tv for the remaining 4 nights, but when I went to hand in the key we received a decent amount of discount which was great.

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Location

Convenient for Taradale shops, eateries and local venues like Pettigrew Stadium; many mention an easy walk and a generally quiet area.

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belinda ann

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its very convenient to get to other shops and not far from taradale township.

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Victoria

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is excellent for my needs. Easy entry, prompt contact. Close to the Gloucester Court, pub grub is excellent. Close to shopping areas. Rooms are clean and welcoming. My preferred place to stay when visiting home.

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Richard

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot and close to restaurants, wineries & bars.

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Richard

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel was very quiet and peaceful – that's a big deal for me. It's within short walking distance of the main shopping area in Taradale, which has many bakeries, cafes, bars and restaurants. The staff of the motel were very friendly and they gave us a free upgrade to a two-roomed unit – that was VERY kind – it blew us away.

8

JEFF

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Taradale shops and quiet. Had everything I needed. I will be back.

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Sharon

10 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and convenient location

6

Maria

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My son had his regional basketball tournament at the Pettigrew Stadium just down the road which was awesome to be so close. This property was great for the price and we had dinner next door which was lovely pub grub -large meals and cheap cocktails!! Unfortunately there was a very noisey group who woke us all up pretty early in the morning!

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Tim

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet and close to amenities. Clean and tidy.

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Darren

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was just what we needed and close to Taradale shops

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Diane

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walk to shops, clean room and friendly staff.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $72	2 $69	3 $75	4 $73	5 $98	6 $88	7 $88
8 $78	9 $78	10 $80	11 $78	12 $72	13 $75	14 $80
15 $77	16 $80	17 $78	18 $78	19 $78	20 $74	21 $77
22 $74	23 $80	24 $80	25 $75	26 $80	27 $80	28 $74
29 $84	30 $82

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