Harriet Cope, 9, of Dunedin, waves out to her mum from a ride at the gala day. PHOTOS: GERARD O'BRIEN
Harriet Cope, 9, of Dunedin, waves out to her mum from a ride at the gala day. PHOTOS: GERARD O'BRIEN
Brody Harradine, 11, of Dunedin, practises his cast, watched by Fish & Game Otago chief executive Ian Hadland.
Brody Harradine, 11, of Dunedin, practises his cast, watched by Fish & Game Otago chief executive Ian Hadland.
Crowds of people browse the stalls.
Crowds of people browse the stalls.
Eclipse Cheerleading members Eva Berry (left) and Arizona McFarlane hoist Harper Freeman, 10, into the air as they practice for a performance at the gala day.
Eclipse Cheerleading members Eva Berry (left) and Arizona McFarlane hoist Harper Freeman, 10, into the air as they practice for a performance at the gala day.
Helicopters Otago had four aircraft offering rides up the coast from Brighton Domain.
Helicopters Otago had four aircraft offering rides up the coast from Brighton Domain.
This year’s gala included 30 food providers, about 150 stalls, amusement rides, interactive learning and educational activities, a harbourmaster’s boat display, a police breath-testing van display, an Otago Rescue Helicopter display and a Lions caravan...
This year’s gala included 30 food providers, about 150 stalls, amusement rides, interactive learning and educational activities, a harbourmaster’s boat display, a police breath-testing van display, an Otago Rescue Helicopter display and a Lions caravan...
Dunedin Beekeepers Club member Brian Ellis hunts out the Queen bee in a display hive. The display was particularly popular with children, who often dragged their parents over to have a look.
Dunedin Beekeepers Club member Brian Ellis hunts out the Queen bee in a display hive. The display was particularly popular with children, who often dragged their parents over to have a look.
Thousands at annual gala day: ‘This is Brighton and it’s got a heart’
Brighton's community spirit was on full display as the seaside town’s annual gala day notched up 30 years with a bumper crowd. Despite grey skies...