In pictures: Gisborne’s annual Poverty Bay A&P Show

Thrill-seekers waited in line for a long time to experience the thrill of this new ride – the Ali Baba – making its New Zealand debut at the show. Was it worth it? The screams suggested yes.

Gisborne Herald contributor Holly Hutchinson captured some of the action at the Poverty Bay A&P Spring Show. To see more of the images she captured at the show, go to hollyhutchinsonphotography.com.

Ollie and Braden on a crash course in the bumper cars.

It's about to get a little turbulent for this trio on the always-popular Hurricane ride in Sideshow Alley.

Whittaker Allan and Chelsea Hale put their hands in the air like they just don't care on the Sizzler – one of the staple rides over many decades of the show.

Eva-Jade gives dad Brook Houia-Raroa a hand on this East Coast Hire digger.