Sisters Ella Davies-Colley 6 and Thea Davies-Colley 3 from Whangārei enjoy a sweet treat from the Matapouri Store. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Locals and holidaymakers flocked to Northland's beaches and summer snack spots this Northland anniversary holiday long weekend.
The Northland region enjoyed warm weather over the long weekend, the high being 25C in Whangārei on Monday.
Cousins Jaxsyn Whare-Cullen and Jaedyn Whare-Cullen enjoyed a game of basketball together, but they admitted they weren't going to last much longer in the rising afternoon heat without a water break.
Helen Matene travelled from Kaikohe to spend some quality, sandcastle-destroying time with her grandson Kai, who is obsessed with tractors.
On show was a variety of activities for all ages, from boogie boards and basketballs to model trucks and tractors.
But one thing was clear: The summer holiday was all about seeing much-loved whānau.
Matapouri beach on the Tutukaka Coast was the spot for a summer reunion for the Tangariakia-Pou family this Monday. The family members are from both Whangārei and Auckland, so they were all able to enjoy a break on the dual-region holiday.
Mania Pou, 19, and Storm Tangariakia-Pou, 12, passed time on the warm, breezy day by passing a rugby ball in the waves.
The worker logged 437 hours in five weeks - all of which was unpaid.