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THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE | Photos

Photos: Ruakaka Christmas Parade

Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham didn't join the Ruakaka Christmas parade on Saturday but went to take photos of it.

Image 1 of 5: There were lots of different groups in this year's parade.

There were lots of different groups in this year's parade. — Image 1 of 5: There were lots of different groups in this year's parade.

Image 2 of 5: Dave Kelly from Waipu and Bronson Aperahama from Takahiwai.

Dave Kelly from Waipu and Bronson Aperahama from Takahiwai. — Image 2 of 5: Dave Kelly from Waipu and Bronson Aperahama from Takahiwai.

Image 3 of 5: Kathy Hendry from Takahiwai and granddaughter Dionne Kelly, 11, from Waipu.

Kathy Hendry from Takahiwai and granddaughter Dionne Kelly, 11, from Waipu. — Image 3 of 5: Kathy Hendry from Takahiwai and granddaughter Dionne Kelly, 11, from Waipu.

Image 4 of 5: Spiderman Luca Percival, 4, and Lockie Percival, 2, from One Tree Point, Marsden Play Centre.

Spiderman Luca Percival, 4, and Lockie Percival, 2, from One Tree Point, Marsden Play Centre. — Image 4 of 5: Spiderman Luca Percival, 4, and Lockie Percival, 2, from One Tree Point, Marsden Play Centre.

Image 5 of 5: Violet Aperahama, 4, and Zach Kelly, 4, from Takahiwai.

Violet Aperahama, 4, and Zach Kelly, 4, from Takahiwai. — Image 5 of 5: Violet Aperahama, 4, and Zach Kelly, 4, from Takahiwai.

Image 1 of 5: There were lots of different groups in this year's parade.

Taupo Bay Tractor Spectacular 2018. Photo / Peter de Graaf

THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE | Photos

Photos: Taupo Bay's tractor X-factor

1 Jan, 2019 3:23pm

Kids compete in the tug of war. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Life’s a beach for Hana Kōkō in Northland

21 Dec, 2018 7:53pm

One-year-old Makoare Clarke-Kopa, with mum Aaliyah Clarke from Kawakawa, has his first encounter with Santa. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Christmas comes to Moerewa

20 Dec, 2018 10:49pm

Swimming Northland officials (L-R) Gavin Carroll, Dawn Dutton and Rachel Matenga watch over the eager swimmers. Photo / Supplied

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Swimming Northland Open Water Championships

18 Dec, 2018 6:37pm

There were lots of different groups in this year's parade.

THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE | Photos

Photos: Ruakaka Christmas Parade

16 Dec, 2018 2:23pm

THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE | Photos

Charlies Xmas Adventure comes to town

6 Dec, 2018 3:41pm

The Ngati Hine FM crew - from left, Maru Henare, Helen Locke, Amber Smith, Hinemoa Aretera and Alana Pere - won the prize for best business entry. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Kawakawa's Christmas parade

4 Dec, 2018 10:12pm

Hundreds of volunteers formed a human chain to discourage the creatures from returning to shore. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Desperate bid to save pygmy whales

28 Nov, 2018 10:13pm

Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Vert Jam skate contest in Kerikeri

20 Nov, 2018 9:16pm

Whangarei's Uwe Werhan (front) came dressed for a party with stiltwalkers (from left) Kiana Werhan, 13, Zelde Morrison-Smith, 17, and Nalani Werhan, 16. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Kerikeri Street Party 2018

18 Nov, 2018 9:43pm

Three-year-old Valhalla Horsford from Maromaku leads a reluctant pet lamb named Sparkleface to the ring. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Showtime in the Bay of Islands

14 Nov, 2018 7:35pm

Kerikeri Primary School PTA Monster Mash. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Ghouls come out for Kerikeri's Monster Mash

2 Nov, 2018 2:41pm

Kerikeri Youth Theatre's production of Bugsy Malone. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Gangs, gags and splurge guns

30 Oct, 2018 8:07pm

Jack russell-cross Mutton checks out the camera while owner Rose Rihari of Kerikeri looks on. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Photos: Dog's day out in Moerewa

24 Oct, 2018 12:40pm

Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Sunshine, good vibes, good music at Paihia festival

7 Oct, 2018 10:19pm

Latest Northern Advocate Video

Club Rugby Finals, Okara Park, Rupeni Vosayaco. 13 July 2019 Northern Advocate photograph by Michael Cunningham

NORTHERN ADVOCATE | Sport

Waipū win club rugby premier final

7 Oct, 2018 10:19pm
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With only one loss in 2019's season, Waipū avenged last year's finals loss with a 31-20 win over Old Boys Marist in the premier final on Saturday. Video / Michael Cunningham

Hamish Boyt has made drone video to promote Whangarei after not seeing anything decent on YouTube. 12 June 2019 Northern Advocate photograph by Michael Cunningham

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Drone Video

7 Oct, 2018 10:19pm
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Drone Video of Northland and New Zealand

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Watch: Russell Birdman 2019

7 Oct, 2018 10:19pm
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Thousands turned out to watch would-be Birdmen and Birdwomen leap, fly or just plummet from the end of Russell wharf during the town’s Birdman Festival on Saturday.