Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited. No reservation is required.

Is breakfast offered at the motel?

Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details regarding the type and cost are not provided.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer directly with the property.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the motel in relation to nearby attractions?

The motel is located in Tairua, within a 15-minute walk of Pepe Reserve and Tairua Library. It is approximately 0.8 km from Paaku and 1.1 km from Tairua Golf and Country Club.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, with a minimum age of 15 for check-in. Specific policies regarding children staying for free are not mentioned.

Tairua Shores Motel

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Tairua Shores Motel is praised for clean, spacious units with comfy beds, handy kitchens and air conditioning, plus private patios, while friendly hosts and smooth self check in make stays easy and welcoming.

Guests like the quiet, convenient location within walking reach of town and the wharf, making it a good base for Hot Water Beach and the Coromandel. Some mention dated or worn touches and note exterior grounds could look tidier. Expect a relaxed, easygoing stay overall.

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Facilities

Many units feature kitchenettes with cookware and effective air conditioning/heating, plus private patios or decks. Beach towels and shovels for Hot Water Beach are provided, and parking beside units is convenient.

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Olaf

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Man hatte ein separates kleines Haus mit ruhiger Aussensitzecke, allerdings ohne Frühstück.

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Khadijah

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place, lots of essential items like pots and pans. friendly staff.

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Lesley

Jan 12, 2023

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Stayed 19,366 nights

Lovely apartment with a private sitting out area

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Greg

Nov 30, 2022

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Stayed 19,320 nights

Very personable host, quaint clean property and lovely private deck for afternoon drinks.

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DONGSOO

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

셀프 체크인을 하고 유닛 바로 옆 주차공간이 있어 캐리어 끌고 이동 할 필요가 없었다. 룸은 깨끗하고 청결한 상태를 유지하였고 정원에 선베드가 있어 쉬기가 편하였다. 수압은 좀 약하고 와이파이 속도가 느리지만 지내는 동안 불편하지는 않았다. 조용히 쉬기에 적합한 곳 이었다.

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Brenda

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check-in was very easy and layback unit was big for a studio, and well thought-out bathroom was lovely and even had a modern mirror light which could be left on at night as a nightlight, they have tried hard to bring it all into a higher standard than perhaps a few years ago. Even though its mid August the aircon kept things lovely and warm

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Alain

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très vaste chambre, avec un patio totalement privé.

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Malgorzata

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, clean, big cottage, close to the sea, super Nice staff waiting for us when we arrived late . Warm, even in winter !! Car parked just outside!!! Very comfy beds!!! We stayed only 1 night, which is a pity .

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Margaret

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is conveniently located. It has shovels available for going to hot water beach. Room is spacious. The back patio is nice place to relax.

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Tiina

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had great aircondition, funtional kitchen and the backyard was private which was nice. The location was nice.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe rooms as very clean or spotless. A few note the exterior grounds look weedy or unkempt.

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Stuart

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean comfortable and spacious.

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Jeffrey

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. The room was spotless, comfortable, spacious, and even had a private outdoor patio. We will definitely stay there any time we are visiting Tairua.

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Rhondda

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the self check in, everything was easy, the unit was quiet & clean. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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Frances

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are well planned decorated and clean! Great walking access to the wharf and high tide beach

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Alex

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed on a family room. The unit was spotless, the beds where super comfy. We will stay again for sure

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Ben

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean. Rooms are big and super comfy beds. Great location!

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Karen

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and comfortable on the inside. The property on the outside was very unkept. Driving in made me very worried. The owner was very helpful and was helpful with beach towels, dining advice and grocery shopping. Overall our stay was pleasant. Easy walk to a small town. Lots of walking trails and drivable ocean beach.

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Malgorzata

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, clean, big cottage, close to the sea, super Nice staff waiting for us when we arrived late . Warm, even in winter !! Car parked just outside!!! Very comfy beds!!! We stayed only 1 night, which is a pity .

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Glenn

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, and helpful staff and would stay longer next time.

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Tina

Jan 13, 2024

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Was a pleasant stay. Lovely area. Steven was really helpful and Friendly. Room was tidy, bed comfortable. Nice having a deck to sit on. Maybe change the tea. Was weak and horrible. Just spray the weeds and the property would look so much better. Would stay again.

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Rooms

Many note spacious, comfortable units with well planned layouts, quiet interiors, and private patios or decks. A few mention dated or worn elements.

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Susan

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed and everything we needed.

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Stephen

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ready with no problem checking in. Email had instructions for self checkin. Room was a little worn but clean. Bed was comfortable. Tairua has one nice restaurant among a lot of take away places. Not on the beach.

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Jeffrey

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. The room was spotless, comfortable, spacious, and even had a private outdoor patio. We will definitely stay there any time we are visiting Tairua.

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Alain

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très vaste chambre, avec un patio totalement privé.

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Aude

Jun 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, lovely staff, spacious room and very comfy bed

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Ben

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean. Rooms are big and super comfy beds. Great location!

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Valerie

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the spacious room plus location

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Malgorzata

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, clean, big cottage, close to the sea, super Nice staff waiting for us when we arrived late . Warm, even in winter !! Car parked just outside!!! Very comfy beds!!! We stayed only 1 night, which is a pity .

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Margaret

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is conveniently located. It has shovels available for going to hot water beach. Room is spacious. The back patio is nice place to relax.

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Daniel

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Why a little dated we were blown away by the awesome amenities and great service. The rooms had everything we needed including a Weber bbq and great air con. The young couple that checked us in were really attentive and offered beach towels, spades for hot water beach etc as well as great advice on places to eat drink and swim.

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Service

Hosts are friendly and responsive, with smooth self check in, clear communication, and helpful local tips plus beach towels and shovels. Several guests also mention support for late arrivals.

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Wendy

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was gorgeous. Everything we needed.Great that door was unlocked and key there and we arrived NO PROBLEM.Would definately stay here again.

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MARK

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we really appreciated the communication we had with the owner regarding some confusion on our end. they did their very best to meet our needs. thank you for that. we really enjoyed our stay.

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Jeffrey

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. The room was spotless, comfortable, spacious, and even had a private outdoor patio. We will definitely stay there any time we are visiting Tairua.

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Brenda

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check-in was very easy and layback unit was big for a studio, and well thought-out bathroom was lovely and even had a modern mirror light which could be left on at night as a nightlight, they have tried hard to bring it all into a higher standard than perhaps a few years ago. Even though its mid August the aircon kept things lovely and warm

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Rhondda

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the self check in, everything was easy, the unit was quiet & clean. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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Aude

Jun 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, lovely staff, spacious room and very comfy bed

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Karen

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and comfortable on the inside. The property on the outside was very unkept. Driving in made me very worried. The owner was very helpful and was helpful with beach towels, dining advice and grocery shopping. Overall our stay was pleasant. Easy walk to a small town. Lots of walking trails and drivable ocean beach.

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Malgorzata

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, clean, big cottage, close to the sea, super Nice staff waiting for us when we arrived late . Warm, even in winter !! Car parked just outside!!! Very comfy beds!!! We stayed only 1 night, which is a pity .

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Glenn

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, and helpful staff and would stay longer next time.

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Daniel

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Why a little dated we were blown away by the awesome amenities and great service. The rooms had everything we needed including a Weber bbq and great air con. The young couple that checked us in were really attentive and offered beach towels, spades for hot water beach etc as well as great advice on places to eat drink and swim.

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Location

Quiet, convenient location within walking reach of town, shops, restaurants and the wharf, and close to the sea. A practical base for Hot Water Beach and exploring the Coromandel.

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Warren

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easily accessible, nice and quiet location. Very close to all requirements

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Emily

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay! Would recommend to anyone wanting to see Coromandel, Hahei or the Hot Water Beaches for a night or two!

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Frances

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are well planned decorated and clean! Great walking access to the wharf and high tide beach

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Aude

Jun 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, lovely staff, spacious room and very comfy bed

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Ben

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean. Rooms are big and super comfy beds. Great location!

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Malgorzata

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, clean, big cottage, close to the sea, super Nice staff waiting for us when we arrived late . Warm, even in winter !! Car parked just outside!!! Very comfy beds!!! We stayed only 1 night, which is a pity .

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Amy

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place! Very comfortable and a convenient location to walk to shops and restaurants.

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Margaret

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is conveniently located. It has shovels available for going to hot water beach. Room is spacious. The back patio is nice place to relax.

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Tiina

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had great aircondition, funtional kitchen and the backyard was private which was nice. The location was nice.

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AR

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, beautiful area and the drive there was one of the most picturesque drives I've ever had.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Herbert

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In Vorsaison Restaurants in der Nähe geschlossen

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Olaf

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Man hatte ein separates kleines Haus mit ruhiger Aussensitzecke, allerdings ohne Frühstück.

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Stephen

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ready with no problem checking in. Email had instructions for self checkin. Room was a little worn but clean. Bed was comfortable. Tairua has one nice restaurant among a lot of take away places. Not on the beach.

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Karen

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and comfortable on the inside. The property on the outside was very unkept. Driving in made me very worried. The owner was very helpful and was helpful with beach towels, dining advice and grocery shopping. Overall our stay was pleasant. Easy walk to a small town. Lots of walking trails and drivable ocean beach.

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Daniel

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Why a little dated we were blown away by the awesome amenities and great service. The rooms had everything we needed including a Weber bbq and great air con. The young couple that checked us in were really attentive and offered beach towels, spades for hot water beach etc as well as great advice on places to eat drink and swim.

8

Tina

Jan 13, 2024

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Was a pleasant stay. Lovely area. Steven was really helpful and Friendly. Room was tidy, bed comfortable. Nice having a deck to sit on. Maybe change the tea. Was weak and horrible. Just spray the weeds and the property would look so much better. Would stay again.

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Tairua Shores Motel

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Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Garden Area

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Garden Area

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Seaview Family Unit)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Family Unit with Views)

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