Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a giant flying fish and a massive black flying teddy bear.
While teddy appears to keep a watchful eye on the fiery gold fish, kite enthusiasts Su Kay (pictured) and Dave Kay make sure both remain aloft. Taking teddy bear and
gold fish for a test flight at Ruakaka yesterday was a breeze for the Kays who anchored the two to their trusty - not to mention grounded - van. The Kays practically live and breathe kites, and are keen to pass their interest on to others at this Sunday's Kite and Flag Day at Whangarei Museum and Heritage Park, Maunu. They're hoping for just the right amount of wind to get the two kites, on loan from an Ashburton kite manufacturer, into the sky, but too much wind will make flying difficult. They have a thriving business - Ruakaka Kite Sports - where they manufacture kite boards, sell kites, teach kite flying, kite buggying, kite surfing, kite boarding and kite sailing. Besides teddy and gold fish, the Kays will have smaller kites for children to try and buy if they wish. Or kids can fly their own kites.
The kite and flag day runs from 10am to 4pm. Entrance is $8 for adults, free for kids.Michael Cunningham
