I had the job again of going around the grounds and taking photos of all the action. This year the Waka played a big part, there were over 30 Waka from all around the North Island and I was keen to capture some of these canoe boosting around. Heres some photos from the launching of the Waka the day before Waitangi Day.
A haka given as a Nga Puhi Waka was launched.
The mighty Ngatokimatawhaorua with the Navy Friggit and a charter boat in the background.
Getting ready to launch the Waka
The Haka given as a Waka rows past the shore.
The mighty Ngatokimatawhaorua which was built in 1940 for the centenary of the signing of the treaty. It is 37 metres long, was built of 3 sections of Kauri timber and carries over 100 people. It was launched this Waitangi Day for the first time in 5 years.
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