From pregnant Jacindas to jandals and speedos, here's some of the best costumes from the Annual Waitangi Pub Crawl in London. Photo / Alicia Mark
From pregnant Jacindas to jandals and speedos, here's some of the best costumes from the Annual Waitangi Pub Crawl in London. Photo / Alicia Mark
Hundreds of New Zealand ex-pats took to the streets of London to show off their Kiwi pride and celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The anual Waitangi Day Pub Crawl, which began at 10am Saturday London time, is descibed as an event to bring the New Zealander ex-patcommunity closer and reminise about the homeland.
The highlight every year is the Kiwiana costumes donned by revellers, and 2018 was no different.
Costumes ranged from Pink Batts to jandals and New Zealand chocolate bars.
This year there were multiple pregnant Jacinda Ardern costumes.
One man would have made Leigh Hart proud by donning the Speedo Cop outfit during the cold England winter.
One Kiwi braved the cold English weather wearing only a police uniform and speedos, the uniform worn on Moon TV's Speedo Cops show in New Zealand. Photo / Alicia Mark
Shortland Street's Chris Warner and TK made a ''guest appearance'', posing with a police officer during one of the stop-offs.
New Zealand children's presenter, Suzy Cato, also featured in costume ideas; two lads donned the Suzy's World jumper with blonde locks flowing down their faces.
With revellers needing to fuel up on food, these Kiwi chocolate bars came to the rescue!
Alicia Mark, left, can't get enough of some of New Zealand's finest chocolate. She told the Herald police were welcoming and keen for the Waitangi pub crawl to run smoothly. Photo / Alicia Mark
Following the day-long event, former Auckland resident Rikki told the Herald the atmosphere was electric with a great vibe.
"Everyone was in great spirits, there was no drama or any issues that I saw. The highlights was the dress-ups.
"The Nek Minnit costume was gold and the Kiwi chants, music and pies were awesome.
"Police were visable but very friendly. There were purely there for safety and none of them power-tripped. They were happy to take photos and made sure everyone had a great time."
Having experienced multiple Waitangi events in New Zealand, the London pub crawl was Rikki's first Waitangi overseas experience.
