<p>Organisers were revelling in the success of the Parihaka Hoe Matariki Waka Regatta held in Whangarei at the weekend.<br /><br />The annual event, hosted by the Parihaka Sports Club attracted a large number of northern clubs along with several crews from well-established Auckland clubs, Parihaka club captain James Barrett said.<br /><br />Photographer Ron Burgin was on the shore.</p>
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.