Organisers of the Waitangi Day commemoration in Woodville were pleased with the response from locals and visitors.
Laura O’Shea of the Woodville Community Collective says the community came out in droves on the day, which included perfect summer weather.
There were plenty of locals and visitors, including one group of German tourists who felt it was a “fantastic opportunity” to experience Waitangi Day and learn about New Zealand culture.
The commemoration, centred around a theme of cohesion, was the result of a collaboration between Ngāti Kahungunu and Rangitāne, and the Woodville Community Collective.
![Woodville fire brigade was raising funds for the Sky Tower Challenge at the Waitangi Day commemorations.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MSR3YTHZCNHC5BUZK4TVZYG7HM.jpg?auth=aa265f82fe80880a8ab872be585be3c651329407725a14cf29b6551d2ea35744&width=16&height=22&quality=70&smart=true)