Riley White, 4, Jessica Mazzag 8, Kenzie White, 7, and Emma Smith, 7, aboard the Ōpua School of Bugs float, this year's supreme award winner in Paihia's Christmas parade. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Paihia's Christmas parade added another chapter to last year's environmental theme, many of the floats being made of recycled and natural materials. The theme was "under the canopy," with all sorts of birds, bugs and other children of Tāne Mahuta.
The kids of Ōpua School won the supreme award over
their long-time rivals for Christmas parade glory, Paihia School.
The full results were:
Most sustainable float: Paihia Early Childhood Education.
Business section: Paihia ECE 1, Boot Scootin' with Jo 2, PKF 3, Top Trail/Northland Experiences highly commended.
