A plentitude of petrolheads perched along the path for the Waihī Warm Up Party for Beach Hop 2026 on March 25. The rain didn’t stop the community from showing out in full force to support the convoy of classic cars, stallholders, music maestros and more. Severe weather did however result in the plans for the Pauanui Power Cruise on March 26 to be shifted to Whangamatā. Reporter DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA cranked up the camera to capture some of the Warm Up Party adventures.
