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Jousting and archery all part of Medieval Madness in Whangarei

Mikaela Collins
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28 Jan, 2018 11:21 PMQuick Read

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Grady Nops, 11, from Maungatapere won a prize for his medieval costume.

Grady Nops, 11, from Maungatapere won a prize for his medieval costume.

There were sword battles, jousting, and archery.
KiwiNorth looked like a scene out of the Middle Ages on Sunday as knights, lords and ladies gathered for Medieval Madness.
Reporter Mikaela Collins went along to the event to capture all the action.

Courtney Williams from RockUp Mobile Adventure Activities helps 10-year-old Ezra Roper with his technique.
Courtney Williams from RockUp Mobile Adventure Activities helps 10-year-old Ezra Roper with his technique.
Hamish, 4, goes for a ride.
Hamish, 4, goes for a ride.
Huia Webby, Tawhai Webby, and Michelle Nilsson-Webby from Onerahi cooled down in the shade while waiting for the costume parade
Huia Webby, Tawhai Webby, and Michelle Nilsson-Webby from Onerahi cooled down in the shade while waiting for the costume parade
Sonny Hunter, 4, takes on dad Scott.
Sonny Hunter, 4, takes on dad Scott.
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Grady Nops, 11, from Maungatapere won a prize for his medieval costume.
Grady Nops, 11, from Maungatapere won a prize for his medieval costume.
Halfden Black takes down Ox Daisley during an impromptu battle while Regan Morgan watches.
Halfden Black takes down Ox Daisley during an impromptu battle while Regan Morgan watches.
Lara Stevens, 5, waits patiently as she gets some pretty hearts painted on her face.
Lara Stevens, 5, waits patiently as she gets some pretty hearts painted on her face.
Paige Ratford, 6, and brother Alex, 8, have fun on the pedal-powered merry-go-round.
Paige Ratford, 6, and brother Alex, 8, have fun on the pedal-powered merry-go-round.
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