Two popular family events are returning to Paihia beach this month to help keep the kids entertained.
Bay of Islands Rotary Club will host its annual beach dig for children aged up to 12 starting at 10am on Saturday, January 15. Any kid who finds a buried stick will win a prize.
Club members will also hold a sausage sizzle and organise traditional games such as sack races and egg-and-spoon races.
The dig will take place on the beach opposite the Stone Church.