Festival flies by as weather lets up

Russell’s Birdman Festival went ahead on Saturday as the sun came out after one of the worst storms to hit Northland in a decade. Three days of events were compressed into two and the famous Birdman jump was cancelled, but organisers still deemed the festival a success. Photos by Peter de Graaf.

Blues vs Drua
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Blues vs Drua

Captain's run for Blues rugby team at Semenoff Stadium, Okara Park, Whangarei, Sam Nock feeds the ball out during the Captain's run. Photo/ by Michael Cunningham

Cruise ship
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Cruise ship

Regatta was welcomed to Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa (Whangārei harbour) with a pōwhiri conducted by hapū Patuharakeke as about 580 passengers disembarked.

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