Taupo Bay Tractor Spectacular
The Taupo Bay Tractor Spectacular is on again on December 30 from 5pm when tractor fans young and old will gather at the beachside settlement for the event. Now in its fifth year, the Tractor Spectacular, which attracts dozens of classic and newer models, wends its way from the boat ramp along Marlin Dr, Mako St, tuna Place Reserve and returns back along Marlin Dr for the prizegiving and socialising at the playground. Many of the tractors will be decorated to a theme and prizes are on offer for the best original pre-1970 tractor; best original post-1970 tractor; most pimped tractor; best decorated; best team effort and overall most loved tractor. Details: www.facebook.com/Taupo-Bay-Tractor-Spectacular
Grace Millane vigil
About a dozen people turned out for a vigil in Kerikeri prompted by the death of British tourist Grace Millane. Grant Brett said he decided to organise the gathering, at 7pm on Friday below the clock tower, after someone queried on social media whether a vigil would be held in the town. Brett, who has previously organised motorcycle rallies against violence, said the event was in memory of everyone who had been killed or abused in New Zealand. It seemed New Zealanders were ashamed a visitor had been killed, but many others had died as result of violence, including an Auckland woman in the days while police were still looking for Millane's body. Brett said he couldn't stop it but could help bring attention to the amount of violence and impatience in New Zealand.
Give trees this Christmas
