Business stars shine on night to revel in achievements
The best of the business crop were celebrated on Friday night at the 2014 Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards at Forum North in Whangarei. From inspiring speeches, creative business and successful companies — the night was jam-packed with pride in Northland and business leadership bursting with ideas and hope for the economy. Northern Advocate photographer John Stone went along to capture the atmosphere.
Image 1 of 6: Juanita Cleaver, left and Jonette Ruatara.
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.
