Warm weather for Whangārei Maritime Festival day one

Hundreds of people enjoyed warm weather and free entertainment at Whangārei's waterfront with the annual Maritime Festival starting Saturday.

 In the Great Whangārei Boatyard Challenge, one of the boats made from recycled rubbish sank soon after take-off.

Image 1 of 13: In the Great Whangārei Boatyard Challenge, one of the boats made from recycled rubbish sank soon after take-off.