Whangārei celebrates International Day of People with Disability

Sheila Green, from the IHC Idea Services Island Group, has a big smile on her face as she performs. Photo /Michael Cunningham

There were plenty of activities and entertainment on the go as Whangārei celebrated International Day of People with Disability at the Canopy Bridge yesterday.

The event ran from 10am to 2pm and included wheelchair races, special Olympics, paper making, Circus Kumarani, airbrush tattoos and a range of services stalls.

Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham went along to capture the occasion.

Ming Ming Edgar, who is blind, plays the keyboard.

Michelle Sawtell is helped by Mat Manamat and Abbe Clark from Circus Kumarani.

Elijah Koni-Croft-Hauraki struts his stuff with a hula-hoop.

Jonny Wilkinson from Tiaho Trust, who organised the event.