A key event of the Tremains Art Deco Festival was the Art Deco Costumes and Coiffure and Bathing Belles competition at Napier’s Sound Shell on Saturday afternoon. Beaus and belles strutted their stuff dressed in 1930’s style to compete for the top spot. Photographer Paul Taylor was there.
The heart of Napier City was transformed into a 1930s Deco affair at the weekend for the annual Tremains Art Deco Festival. Vintage cars cruised down Marine Parade, families dressed in their Art Deco best and visitors enjoyed the many events on offer. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was there to capture the best moments.
Tremains Art Deco Festival, Sunday. Featuring images from Trolley Derby and Gatsby Picnic. Photographs Warren Buckland Hawke's Bay Today.
Ngati Kahungunu blessed the site of the new Waitangi Regional Park estuary enhancement at Awatoto, near Napier, before the work starts in earnest. Photos by Warren Buckland
Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band concert in the Havelock North Domain, part of the Concert in the Park summer series. Photos by Warren Buckland
Photos from several games in the 2016 Hawke's Bay Rugby Seven's tournament in Waipukurau, including Tamatea Pirates winning the final against Havelock North. Photos by Warren Buckland
Pania Surf Casting Club held their annual Marine Parade Kahawai fishing competition near Napier
Hawke's Bay Sports Fishing Club held their Kids Wharf Fishing competition at the Iron Pot in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland
Hawke's Bay United v WaiBOP United football national league at Bluewater Stadium in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland
Students from visiting French school La Providence Dieppe in Normandy playing Ki O Rahi at Flaxmere Park, Hastings. Photography Paul Taylor
Photos from the build up to, and the day of, the one day international cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at McLean Park, Napier, which was finally abandoned due to the wet pitch. Photos by Paul Taylor and Duncan Brown
Azamara Quest cruise ship on her first visit to Hawke's Bay, berthed at Napier Port. Photos by Warren Buckland
A C-130H Hercules was the star attraction at the RNZAF Operation Skytrain at Hawke's Bay Airport, Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland
Golflands in Mangateretere held an open day fundraiser in support of local surf lifesaving clubs. Activities included a hole-in-one competition for a brand new Toyota Yaris worth $25,000. Photos by Warren Buckland
Gemco Jazz on the Village Green, part of a concert series in the Havelock North Domain. Photos by Warren Buckland
Judgement Day Hawke's Bay, a competition run by CrossFit Hawkes Bay, at Hastings Intermediate School, Hastings. Photos by Warren Buckland
An afternoon tea was held for survivors of 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake, at Napier Boys' High School, Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland.
Auckland City beat Hawke's Bay United 3-1 in their New Zealand Football Championship game at Park Island, Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland.
The Tropical Downbeat Orchestra performed at the first Summer in the Park concert series at Cornwall Park, Hastings. Photos by Warren Buckland
Urban obstacle race for Kidscan charity fundraiser held in Hastings CBD by Aspyre Gym, 24 January 2016. Photographs Paul Taylor.
Surfing lessons at Te Taitimu Trust Summer Camp 2016 at Waimarama. Photos by Warren Buckland
Upper Mohaka Rodeo at the Upper Mohaka Domain. Photos by Duncan Brown
Some of the bigger races at the Potts Track and Field Classic, athletics at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park, Hastings. Photos by Duncan Brown
Another Day in Taradise, a concert day at Moana Park Winery, Puketapu, Napier. Photos by Duncan Brown
Fire crews are battling a large scrub fire on the outskirts of Napier at Poraiti. The fire was reported at around 1.30pm. Hawke's Bay Today deputy chief photographer Paul Taylor took these photographs.
National scooter championships at Sk8 Zone Marine Parade Napier. Photos by Paul Taylor
Big Save Dress Your Bike Competition at Napier War Memorial Conference Centre, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival in Napier. Photos by Paul Taylor.
The elite men's road race, one of the events in the Elite Road National Championships, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival in Napier. Photos by Paul Taylor
The sun and the guns came out in force at the Mr and Miss Waimarama competition at the seaside village’s annual Waimarama Beach Day yesterday. Things weren’t just hot on stage with a scorching 29C high on the day. Hawke’s Bay Today photographer Paul Taylor captured the competition.
Clive River was the venue for the Hawke’s Bay Rowing Club’s first 2016 regatta at the weekend. The event showcased Hawke’s Bay rowers, with appearances from Rowing New Zealand’s elite female athletes. Chief photographer Warren Buckland was there.
Road to Rhythm concert, Linden Estate winery, Eskdale, Monday 28 December 2015.
Porangahau Beach Polo, Te Paerahi Beach, Porangahau, Central Hawke's Bay. Photographer Warren Buckland