Wild West Festival

<p>Cowboys, shoot-outs, highway robbers, cheese-rolling contests and country music _ it could only be the annual Wild West Festival in the tiny South Hokianga town of Waimamaku. Reporter Peter de Graaf strapped on his spurs and caught the action on Saturday.</p>

Twelve-year-old Kayla Harris, of Waima, tries her hand at the gumboot throw.

Image 1 of 20: Twelve-year-old Kayla Harris, of Waima, tries her hand at the gumboot throw.