Zirka Circus in Hawke's Bay October 2011

Dazzling lighting and sound hit you from the minute you walk into Zirka Circus, but it is the acts that follow which are nothing short of spectacular. About 27 performers from China take part in various acts, there are acrobatics, juggling, silly clowns and The Globe of Death, where four dare-devil stunt motor bike riders climb up the walls and roof of a globe shaped cage.

HBT113753-11.JPG Chinese performers, acrobats at Zirka Circus, Marine Parade, Napier Photographer: Duncan Brown

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Fine day for families at CHB A&P Show
Central Hawke's Bay Mail

Fine day for families at CHB A&P Show

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.

Spring Fling in CHB: The Ongaonga Bazaar
Central Hawke's Bay Mail

Spring Fling in CHB: The Ongaonga Bazaar

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.

Fun in the foam
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Fun in the foam

Primary Schools Gymnastic competition at Omni Gymnastic Centre in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland

Hawks fly lower than expected
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Hawks fly lower than expected

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.

Wet, wild and windy.
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Wet, wild and windy.

Hawke's Bay and Gisborne copped the worst of a low pressure system which unleashed heavy rain with surface flooding and strong winds.

Model Railway
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Model Railway

Hastings Model Railway Club. 60 years celebration, St Andrews Hall, Hastings.

I-Spy
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I-Spy

I-SPY Challenge organised by NCC and Napier I-SITE along Marine Parade, Napier

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