A celebration of Rotorua entertainers has kicked off with a bang - and a superhero.
Lakeside 2018 Whenua #itsallabouthome has drawn thousands of people, chairs and picnic blankets in tow, to watch local performers show off their talent.
Despite a few spots of rain, the weather held out for the start of the show.
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A rousing pohiri welcomed the performers and kicked off the show, followed by a song and haka from the Ohinemutu Cultural Group.