Many manu (dive bomb) exponents showed it all begins at the butt.
Dunedin residents of all ages demonstrated they had the art of the manu down pat at Steamer Basin on Saturday.
The event was organised and run by Te Pae Māhuri, the Dunedin Māori Youth Council and the He Waka Kōtuia Trust.
Organiser Rangimāria Waiātarere said that the day had two simple overarching goals — one was to come together as a community and the second was to just have some fun.
There were five cash prizes up for grabs, ranging from $100 to $300, one for each of the three weight classes, one for an open weight class category and one for the person who did the manu with the most style and flair.
All competitors received a beanie for participating.
Miss Waiātarere said the winner of the flair category did a frog-like flip forward into the water before making a massive splash.
"The day was so fun — it was a good time."
About 19 people had signed up to pop a manu in the harbour but registrations were open throughout the day for anyone who wanted to give it a go.
The event was first held in 2021.
The He Waka Kōtuia Trust and Te Pae Māhuri hoped to be able to make the competition a yearly event.
"We want to hold more events like this where we can feel safe, come together as a community and of course have fun," Miss Waiātarere said.
