More than 560 entries competed for floral glory in the Kerikeri Garden Club's Spring Flower Show, held at the Turner Centre on September 14-15. Coordinator Lyn Read said all 47 sections were well supported this year, despite the less than ideal weather leading up to the show. The supreme bloom trophy went to a surprised club president Ian Robertson for a pale double iris. Many children took part, competing in classic competitions such as vegetable animal, decorated plate and unusual container. Photos by Peter de Graaf.
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.
