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Community awards finalists get taste of north

On Saturday the TrustPower National Community Awards were held in the Far North for the first time, with 24 regional winners competing for the supreme title in a judging day at Kerikeri's Turner Centre followed by an awards ceremony at the Waitangi treaty grounds that evening. A day earlier the finalists were hosted by the 2010 supreme winner, the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trust, which put on a presentation at its Kawakawa railway shed and a steam train ride to Taumarere for lunch. More than 140 people, representing volunteer groups from Kaikohe in the north to Invercargill in the south, took part.

Mid-Northern VS Kamo at Hukerenui

Mid-Northern VS Kamo at Hukerenui

Allens Kids Tri at Onerahi

Allens Kids Tri at Onerahi

Ngati Hine celebrate their culture

Thousands of people packed into Moerewa's Otiria Marae for Ngati Hine's Te Ahuareka Festival, a two-day, biennial celebration of the reo and culture of the Mid North tribe. On Friday schoolchildren from around the rohe (tribal area) took to the stage to show off their kapa haka skills; on Saturday it was the adults' turn, along with hiphop dancers, singers and classical musicians.

Petrolhead heaven in the Bay

It was petrolhead heaven in the Bay of Islands last weekend with the Kurbside Rodders celebrating their 30th anniversary in Kerikeri and the Classics on Rainbow car and boat show at nearby Waimate North. The Rodders held a show and shine on Kerikeri Rd on Saturday with more than 60 gleaming vehicles ranging from a 1939 Chevrolet Super Deluxe to 1970s classics like the Ford Zephyr and Holden Monaro; one hot road had even been shipped over the USA by its former Kaitaia owners. Classics on Rainbow, held at the P&I Showgrounds after the event outgrew its old Rainbow Falls Rd venue, was unlucky to be hit by the first rain in months but still drew 80-plus cars of every size and shape. Among the clubs taking part were the Kurbside Rodders, Whangarei Classic Car Club, Northland Zephyr Club and the Northland chapter of the FPV/Tickford Owners Club. Proceeds were split between the P&I Association and Bay of Islands Riding for the Disabled.

Relay for Life, Otaika Sports Ground

Relay for Life, Otaika Sports Ground

Kaitaia takes a stand over child abuse

More than 200 people marched through Kaitaia on Wednesday - the same day disgraced former Pamapuria School deputy principal James Parker was due in court on more than 70 charges - in a show of community solidarity against child abuse. The marchers also hoped the event would also show the rest of the country there was more to the town than what was unfolding at Kaitaia's courthouse.

Northland Secondary Schools track and field champs, Kensington, Whangarei.

Northland Secondary Schools track and field champs, Kensington, Whangarei.

Bay of Islands Hospital 100th Birthday

Maori Rugby Tournament, Old Boys ground, Whangarei

Maori Rugby Tournament, Old Boys ground, Whangarei.

Project Promises: People in the Park at Kensington Park

Project Promises: People in the Park at Kensington Park

Northland Agricultural Field Days

Northland Agricultural Field Days

Special Olympics qualifier for the Regional Champs, Kensington Park

Special Olympics qualifier for the Regional Champs, Kensington Park, Image Michael

Northern Region surf lifesaving Championships at Ruakaka

Northern Region surf lifesaving Championships at Ruakaka

Northland Police, Drug Operation 'Ruth'

Northland Police, Drug Operation 'Ruth'

Blues Vs Waratahs, Toll Stadium, Whangarei.

Blues Vs Waratahs, Toll Stadium, Whangarei.

Blues at Toll Stadium, Captain's Run.

Blues at Toll Stadium, Captain's Run and some ripper rugby fun with local schools.

Waitangi Day Celebrations, Northland, New Zealand

Waitangi Day Celebrations, Northland, New Zealand