Magic Ellerslie streets

More than 40 fairies, pixies and wizards will appear in Ellerslie today.

The Ellerslie Spring Fairy Festival was held for the first time last year, drawing around 3000 children and their parents into the main street to be sprinkled with fairy dust, have their faces painted and hear magical stories.

This year's free event is on from 10.30am until midday.

Contact: organiser Baksho Young

ph (025) 202 0154 or (09) 525 2522