Hundreds of people showed up to the grand opening of children’s shop Storytime’s new premises in Porowini Ave on Saturday.
‘‘It was amazing, we had such a good turnout — so many kids were doing activities,’’ said store manager Alicia Languasco. The business, which has been in Whangarei for 30 years, moved from the Strand Arcade.
‘‘It’s a nice, new fresh start in a vibrant part of the city,’’she said. Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham was there.
Image 1 of 5: Frankie Dong 18-months-old, enjoys the Bouncy Castle.
Tintype Central is a portrait studio specialising in the wet plate colloidion process, a 19th century method of development that predates film photography.
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham captured all the fun and action from the 2024 Northland Fritter Festival, held at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday, March 9.
Captain's run for Blues rugby team at Semenoff Stadium, Okara Park, Whangarei, Sam Nock feeds the ball out during the Captain's run. Photo/ by Michael Cunningham
About 75 crews took part in the BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB Championships at Waipu Cove on February 10 and 11, where sunshine and medium-sized waves made for a great event.
Regatta was welcomed to Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa (Whangārei harbour) with a pōwhiri conducted by hapū Patuharakeke as about 580 passengers disembarked.
