To mark 60 years since the ceasefire that ended the Korean War, veterans and family members completed a Ceasefire Parade in Hastings. The war was a boon for farmers, with wool prices making many wealthy. But a high price was paid by the 45 New Zealanders who died in the conflict, with 33 seriously wounded. Hawke's Bay Today photographer Duncan Brown attended the Saturday ceremony.
Image 1 of 4: War veterans and family of the Hawke's Bay branch of the Korea Veterans Association.
Hundreds of supporters from around Tamatea Central Hawke’s Bay turned out on Saturday to support Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti 2024, as thousands headed towards Parliament to express their opposition to Act’s Treaty Principles Bill.
A fine and sunny day drew a large crowd to the CHB A&P Show last weekend, to take in the trade and retail stands, entertainment, inaugural Trash to Fashion competition, equestrian and rural events.
The CHB Mail was there to take in the atmosphere...and take photos.
Pahīatua welcomed the Polish children and their families back to the town, 80 years after they first came to stay at the camp, just 2km from the township.
There were stalls, vintage car displays and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve at last weekend's Ongaonga Bazaar - part of Central Hawke's Bay's Spring Fling events.
Free access to the museum and Coles Factory was a big drawcard on the day, which included a pop-up art gallery, a British and European car display, live music and a funky train-ride for this children.
All profits from the day will go towards the ongoing maintenance of the Ongaonga Museum and historic Coles Factory.
The CHB Mail was there to capture the action.
Augusta Taranaki Mountainairs beat Taylor Hawks 90-84 in a nail-biting extra-time National Basketball League victory at the Pettigrew.Green Arena in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland.
