Balloons In Te Awamutu

In conjunction with the Wel Energy Trust "Balloons Over Waikato", Hamilton City Council and the Waipa District Council, 5 hot air balloons and their crews came to Anchor Park for an exhibition today. Unfortunately a slight breeze prevented the balloons from rising much above ground level, but the large crowd was treated to an up-close encounter, with pilots and crews demonstrating the equipment and answering questions.

Competitions

Over a hundred children entered the "Guys Paper Plus Balloon Colouring Competition", featuring prizes of model hot air balloons. There was also the popular "Rose & Thorn Balloon Drop", with a balloon ride and $20 dinner vouchers up for grabs.

Back row, left to right: Ange Holt (Visitor Information Centre), John Dill (Rose & Thorn Bar and Cafe), Murray Green (Guy's Paper Plus)

Front, left to right: Georgia Edge and Shaun Muller (colouring competition winners), Hayden Moorhead (balloon drop winner)

Not in photo: Hayley Ritsema (poster design winner), Tony Cave and Bev Cave (balloon drop winners).

Anyone interested in taking a balloon ride can contact the staff at the Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre for details.