Sunday 29 November arrived with sunshine and a 30 degree high for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Picnic Day at Pakowhai Country Park. Over 300 people enjoyed a relaxing day in the park, with live music and a variety of activities keeping everyone entertained. The Hawke’s Bay Dog Training Club wowed spectators , human and canine, with displays of agility, obedience and flygility, while kids had their faces painted, played on the bouncy castle and challenged themselves to answer questions on a treasure hunt around the park. Visitors were surveyed on their thoughts for the future of Pakowhai Country Park, and this will help the council to manage its development.

Winners of competitions were:

Peat the Pukeko’s Treasure Hunt
Solar watch – Christopher Eldridge, age 8
Paddle Tennis – Garrett Fey, age 4
Pocket Kite – Emma Williams, age 3
Frisbee – Zedina, age 6
Drink bottle and Hacky Sack – Te Manawa, age 8

Survey Prizes
Kathmandu Picnic Pack – Melissa Whitehead
$100 Kathmandu Voucher – Hamish Anderson