Mid-winter paddle

24 June 2022

Mid-winter paddle

24 June 2022

View of children paddling at New Brighton Beach at the Matariki celebrations.

Contributors Note: "This was the first time Matariki was celebrated with a public holiday."

Creator: KayevG

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: KayevG

Source: Entry in the 2024 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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