It was a quacker of a race yesterday as 2000 rubber ducks took to the water for the ninth annual Havelock North Duck Race.
Crowds lined the banks of the Karamu stream to watch duck race against duck in the annual event which raises money for Havelock North Central Kindergarten.
The event has continued to grow every year, with members of the community coming out in their droves to take part in the race by buying a duck.
Ducks cost $5 to sponsor, with prizes going to the fastest ducks, and the last duck "which didn't give up".
Extravagant prizes included a David Trubridge light shade, overnight escapes to Taupo and Toms Cottage accommodation, as well as the best of Hawke's Bay wineries, and vouchers for local restaurant's.