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Cooling off with the foam cannon. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Fantastic family fun

The Ngatea Lions 2026 Free Family Fun Day was a stellar success, with people of all ages gathering at the Hauraki Plains College fields on March 8 to enjoy some fun.

There were all sorts of activities on offer, from bouncy castles, pony rides, family races, and facepainting, to joyrides on all sorts of vehicles including a fire truck and a “magic carpet”. There was also plenty to eat, with free sausage sizzle, popcorn, candy floss, and slushies.

The event wound up with the popular foam cannon and slip n slide, managed by the fire brigade.

“Everything is free thanks to the huge generosity of all our local sponsors,” the Lions Club said.

“[We] would love to thank the local businesses and organisations who make this day possible.”

The popular magic carpet ride, towed behind a tractor. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Bowie and Malia with Hello Kitty face paint. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Violet, 23 months, enjoys a candy floss treat. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Koinaki, Logan, and Tawhero. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Eight-year-old Mikaylah enjoys a pony ride. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER