Skateboarders from across the motu rolled into Paeroa last month for the Hauraki Skate Jam. The Norwood Rd skatepark buzzed with tamariki, whānau and skaters of all ages for a day of community, tricks, barbecue and sunshine. Reporter DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA dropped in to snap some photos of the wheels and riders in action.
Hauraki Skate Jam organiser Janik Levien helps a skate student.
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River Marsters-McCarthy, 10, of Tauranga, zooms around.
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Henrique Grandi grinds the bench.
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Skaters dish out their best moves at the Hauraki Skate Jam.
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One skater makes a leap over the fire hydrant.
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Rhett Boyle.
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River Marsters-McCarthy, 10, flips into action.
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