Bound for space

The New Zealand Rocketry Association will hold its annual National Launch Day at Kneebone Rd, Taupiri, on February 5.


There will be a big range of model rockets in action, and there'll be sausages, drinks and sweets for sale. It starts at 12pm and there's a gate charge of $7 (adult) or $3 (child).


Children under five years of age are free. There's a map that shows the launch site on the link below and the venue will be well signposted. For more details phone (09) 836 1592 or 021 782 256.