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Ruakākā Community Summer Festival success

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Kylie Reynolds, left, catches up with friend Kylie Smith.

Kylie Reynolds, left, catches up with friend Kylie Smith.

Sun, music, food and entertainment made the Ruakākā Community Summer Festival a success.
The event on Saturday was supported by plenty of locals who headed Takutai Place, Ruakaka.
Photographer John Stone was there too.

The "Gasbag Princess" aka Kathryn Worthy with a unique vintage apple peeler.
The "Gasbag Princess" aka Kathryn Worthy with a unique vintage apple peeler.
Waipu duo Wes and Barbara Bycroft make up the popular Celtic duo Twisty Willow.
Waipu duo Wes and Barbara Bycroft make up the popular Celtic duo Twisty Willow.
Sienna Mewwett, left with Pulse Dance Studio performer Darnika Williams before their group hit the stage.
Sienna Mewwett, left with Pulse Dance Studio performer Darnika Williams before their group hit the stage.
Matthew-John Clarkin gets some fire fighting tips from volunteer Ruakākā fireman Oscar Channing.
Matthew-John Clarkin gets some fire fighting tips from volunteer Ruakākā fireman Oscar Channing.
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Michelle Crook brought her baby Lincoln from Maungaturoto for a browse of the book stalls.
Michelle Crook brought her baby Lincoln from Maungaturoto for a browse of the book stalls.
From left, Fiona Haglund with Benjamin Haglund, Michael Keith and Geraldine Keith, baby Michaela Borich and Aislinn Borich.
From left, Fiona Haglund with Benjamin Haglund, Michael Keith and Geraldine Keith, baby Michaela Borich and Aislinn Borich.
James, Jean and Mick Hool show their appreciation of the performers on stage.
James, Jean and Mick Hool show their appreciation of the performers on stage.
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