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Santa Claus comes to town

Whangarei’s annual Christmas Festival was a cracker of an event. The free event attracted thousands of people who spread out across the grass field at Toll Stadium on Saturday to enjoy the festive season entertainment in perfect weather. There were local performances from Kawiti Waetford, Otium, Taylah Barker, Natalie Wilson, Luke and Amberly’s duo Cavalcade, and the Whangarei Primary School choir. Santa also made an appearance. Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte captured the family event.

The NY Rockettes Abby Payne, Gabi Telfer and Tara McGoldrick embraced the Christmas spirit and put plenty of effort into dressing for the occasion. Photo / Tania Whyte

Image 1 of 5: The NY Rockettes Abby Payne, Gabi Telfer and Tara McGoldrick embraced the Christmas spirit and put plenty of effort into dressing for the occasion. Photo / Tania Whyte

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Waipu Easter Carnival

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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

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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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