The people of Taupō Bay in the Far North have paid tribute to the tractor by converting their humble workhorses into everything from heavily armoured combat vehicles to pirate ships and Mexican-themed floats.
Once a year residents and bach owners at the beachside settlement spend days pimping their tractors in preparation for a local tradition known as the Tractor Spectacular.
The results were revealed in a parade on December 30 which invariably descends into a giant water fight.
The tractors themselves range from lovingly restored classics to rusting relics held together by rust and No 8 wire.
This year's overall winner was Lyle Pene and family from Taupō Bay/Auckland for a Willy Wonka-themed entry; they also won last year with a float based on the movie Moana.
