Photos from Waitangi Day in Gisborne

Bodhi Peachey (left) and Matanginui-Te Waimotu Kopua enjoy the Full Circle Photobooth. Photo / James Pocock

Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa’s Waitangi Day celebrations in Gisborne drew a crowd of all ages for an eclectic range of activities, from board games to bouncy castles.

Waitangi for our Rangatahi – For our Whānau was held from 10am to 2pm at the Event Centre at Showgrounds Park on Thursday.

Aria Ngarangione Hanson (left) plays chess with Crystal Wongling at Waitangi for our Rangatahi – For our Whānau, run by Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa at the Gisborne Showgrounds event centre. Photo / James Pocock

A theme of the day was Ka Hao te Rangatahi, “the new net goes fishing” — a Māori proverb meaning it is a time for the youth.

A stage was set up for the music, while parents and tamariki enjoyed chess, Connect Four and more games set up in the centre.

Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa’s Waitangi Day celebrations in Gisborne. Photo / Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa

Attendees like Matanginui-Te Waimotu Kopua and Bodhi Peachey struck a pose for the Full Circle 360 photo booth.

The stage set up at Waitangi for our Rangatahi — For our Whānau. Photo / Te Runanga o Turanganui a Kiwa

Attendee Crystal Wongling said she was enjoying the day out and the board games.