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the Havelock North Village Press and/or The Link)

See ya, Mate

L-R: Liam Muggeridge, Taranaki; Liam Dudding, bowler, Hawke's Bay - Muggeridge was caught by Scott Schaw, wicketkeeper - cricket at Nelson Park, Napier.

 Oops

Indika Senarathme, Hawke's Bay, misses a catch near the boundary - cricket vs Taranaki at Nelson Park, Napier.

Howzat!

L-R: Liam Dudding, Hawke's Bay, bowls Jackson Braddock-Pajo, Taranaki - cricket at Nelson Park, Napier.

Can't let go

Lyric Tauariki got towed around the arena after his hand got stuck, in the NERCA youth steer ride event, at  the Upper Mohaka Rodeo at the Upper Mohaka Domain.

Holding on

Roany-lane Waru competes in the second division saddle bronco event at the Upper Mohaka Rodeo, at the Upper Mohaka Domain.

Medal winners

L-R: Coby Price, Cameron Dawson, Ryan Shotter, Connor Leslie and Josh Adegoke, Napier Athletics Club, Marewa Park, Napier.

Fun in the sun

Meg, an English labrador from Napier, clearing her ears after swimming in the Tutaekuri River off the end of Guppy Rd, Taradale, Napier in the hot sunny weather. 

Fast fists

Kiki Leutele, Napier, preparing for his pro debut against Clarence Tillman, at Napier Boxing Club, Taradale, Napier. 

Just bluffing

The sun reflects off the sea along Hardinge Rd, Ahuriri, Napier, as a young couple walk along the Bluff Hill Lookout, Napier, in the hot sunny summer weather.

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Davey Green competes in the second division saddle bronco event

Serious fun at the rodeo

Cowboy action from the Upper Mohaka Rodeo at Upper Mohaka Domain

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Liquid gold

Irrigation of a crop on Ruahapia Rd, Whakatu, Hastings, in warm weather.

Nasty stuff

River weed or maybe algae along Tukituki River, near Horseshoe Bend, off Kahuranaki Rd, Havelock North, where a dog owned by Chelsea Ellmers died from suspected cyanobacterial poisoning from toxic algae.

So cool

Big Save Family Ride, part of the Summer Cycling Carnical, riding the 1.1km criterium circuit on Marine Parade, Napier, before the serious event, the Bay Espresso Criterium. 

Old-timers

Colin Barnes, Haumoana, on his penny farthing, riding in the Big Save Family Ride, part of the Summer Cycling Carnical, riding the 1.1km criterium circuit on Marine Parade, Napier, before the serious event, the Bay Espresso Criterium.

Leading the pack

At the front: Brent Chamberland, riding in the D grade section of the Bay Espresso Criterium, a 1.1km circuit on Marine Parade, Napier, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival. 

Climber

Armed police, armed offenders squad, and St John Ambulance were called to a house in Charles St, Hastings, where a man had been on the roof since about 4-30am. He appeared to have cut his foot. Police allowed a man onto the property, and also spoke to a woman who arrived later. Neighbours said there had been a loud party at the six-house property.

Slip slidin' away

L-R: Lochie Aspinall, 6, Connor Aspinall, 4, Napier, at Another Day in Taradise, a concert day at Moana Park Winery, Puketapu, Napier.

Lovin' it

Henry Lincoln, 3, watching the show with his father Chris Lincoln, Napier, at Another Day in Taradise, a concert day at Moana Park Winery, Puketapu, Napier.

Glad that's over

Cameron Avery, Christchurch Avon, winner of the 3000m New Zealand Junior Championships, men's event, at the Potts Track and Field Classic, athletics at Hawke's Bay regional Sports Park, Hastings. 

Training pays off

Angela Petty, Canterbury University, winner of the Sylvia Potts Potts Memorial 800m elite women, at the Potts Track and Field Classic, athletics at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park, Hastings.

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Athletes give it their best

Amelia Mazza-Downie (201) from Athletics Essensdon, won the 3000m New Zealand Junior Championships, women - Athletics action from the Potts Track and Field Classic, at the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings.

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 No rain here

L-R: Dave Hanley, Linda Hanley, Wellington, cycling, riding their bikes, bicycles along Maraekakaho Rd, Hastings, in warm cloudy overcast weather, on a wine trail, visiting wineries.

Little wonder

Napier man Richard Catley built a LEGO replica of Duart House in Havelock North.

We've got it

L-R: Bradley Cook, Shaun Simpson, bodybuilders strutting their stuff at Snap Fitness, Napier, preparing for this weekend's Mr Waimarama competition at Waimarama Beach Day, at Waimarama.

Sheer grit...

Sharlotte Lucas, Canterbury, third place, elite female time trial, on Puketapu Rd - Elite Road National Championships, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival in Napier.

...and determination

Morgan Smith, Auckland, elite men time trial, on Puketapu Rd - Elite Road National Championships, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival in Napier.

Time to replenish

Paul Odlin, Canterbury, elite men time trial, on Puketapu Rd - Elite Road National Championships, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival in Napier.

All smiles

L-R: Jaime Nielsen, Waikato Bay of Plenty, second, Rushlee Buchanan, Waikato Bay of Plenty, winner, Sharlotte Lucas, Canterbury, third, in the elite female time trial - Elite Road National Championships, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival in Napier.

Just spray, and walk away

L-R: Liam Aitcheson, Southland, second, Hayden McCormick, Waikato Bay of Plenty, winner, Hamish Schreurs, Canterbury, third, in the under-23 men's time trial - Elite Road National Championships, part of the Summer Cycling Carnival in Napier.

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Duart House replicated in LEGO

L-R: Nick Catley, 8, with his dad Richard Catley from Napier, who built a LEGO replica of Duart House in Havelock North.

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And another one bites the dust...

Centre: Seth Rance, bowler for CD Stags - cricket, Central Districts Stags vs Canterbury Kings, Ford Trophy match at McLean Park, Napier.

Jubilant

L-R: Ajaz Patel, CD Stags, who caught Michael Davidson, Canterbury;  Jessie Ryder, Tom Bruce, CD Stags - cricket, Central Districts Stags vs Canterbury Kings, Ford Trophy match at McLean Park, Napier.

Focussed

Batting: Luca Haggertey, 5, Maraekakaho, cricket game at Waimarama Seaside Resort, Waimarama , on New Year's Eve.

Enjoying the show

Napier's Community New Year's Eve Concert at the Sound Shell, Marine Parade, Napier, on New Year's Eve.

 Fancy Kids

The MC with fancy dress kids L-R: Lorenzo Apuwai, 3, Napier, Indy Arbuckle, 3, Dunedin, Aaliyah Arbuckle, 5, Dunedin, at Fiesta of Lights, Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Hastings, on New Year's Eve.

Crowdpleaser

Fireworks at Fiesta of Lights, Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Hastings, on New Year's Eve.

From the Hill

Fireworks at the end of Napier's Community New Year's Eve Concert at the Sound Shell, Marine Parade, Napier, on New Year's Eve.

Time to celebrate

Party-goers, revellers, at The Thirsty Whale, West Quay, Napier, on New Year's Eve.

Picking winners

Georgia Griffiths, 4, Hastings, at the Interislander Summer Festival Summer Races, at Hawke's Bay Racing, Hawke's Bay Racecourse, Hastings.

Go Baby, Go

L-R: Madeline Snell, Napier, Sam Mactaggart, Havelock North, Ivy Donley, Pulaski, Tennessee, USA, cheering on their favoured horse in Race 7 - fashion at the Interislander Summer Festival Summer Races, at Hawke's Bay Racing, Hawke's Bay Racecourse, Hastings.

Just a blur

Sophie Munroe, 7, Hastings, playing at the new Lions Community Playground, corner Grove Rd and Sylvan Rd, Hastings, in the  warm, cloudy weather.

Happy in their work

Front: Police acting sergeant Nic Renall breath-tests drivers in Market St, Hastings, after the Interislander Summer Festival Summer Races, at Hawke's Bay Racing, Hawke's Bay Racecourse, Hastings.

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