Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa’s Waitangi Day celebrations in Gisborne drew a crowd of all ages for an eclectic range of activities, from board games to bouncy castles.
Waitangi for our Rangatahi – For our Whānau was held from 10am to 2pm at the Event Centre at Showgrounds Park on Thursday.
A theme of the day was Ka Hao te Rangatahi, “the new net goes fishing” — a Māori proverb meaning it is a time for the youth.
A stage was set up for the music, while parents and tamariki enjoyed chess, Connect Four and more games set up in the centre.
Attendees like Matanginui-Te Waimotu Kopua and Bodhi Peachey struck a pose for the Full Circle 360 photo booth.
Attendee Crystal Wongling said she was enjoying the day out and the board games.