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Blue Light activation days bring free fun for families

ALL ABOARD: Fonterra's barrel train proves a popular attraction, giving children rides during the community event. Photo supplied

Tamara Herdman

Families enjoyed free activities, games and giveaways at the Blue Light Activation Days held in Whakatāne and Edgecumbe last week.

The events give children and whānau an opportunity to connect with their local community, with this year marking the first time an Activation Day has been held in Edgecumbe.

Activities included rides on a Fonterra’s barrel train, an inflatable obstacle course, bubble suits, the bucket drop game, face painting, basketballs games and a fire truck pull, alongside a free sausage sizzle and drinks.

The events were supported by local emergency services, volunteers, community organisations and businesses, including Whakatāne and Edgecumbe fire brigades, St John, police and Fonterra, which sponsored six $50 Pak’nSave vouchers for the Edgecumbe event.

Blue Light organisers appreciate all those who attended, volunteered and contributed to making the events a success, acknowledging the community support that helped provide a fun day out for families.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Members of the Edgecumbe, Whakatāne, Rotorua and New Zealand Blue Light teams help make the Activation Days possible. Photos Vanessa Peka
INFLATABLE FUN: Children line up to tackle the inflatable obstacle course at Edgecumbe’s first Blue Light Activation Day.
BOUNCY FUN: Eric Hudson, Iona Andrew-Natana and Wikitoria Andrew-Natana test their balance in the inflatable bubble suits.
SPLASH TIME: Emosi Petelo-Te Poono and Eric Hudson take aim at the bucket drop game's target.
AIM HIGH: Iona Andrew-Natana and Eric Hudson cool down at the bucket drop game, throwing sponges at a target to release the water above.
BUBBLE MAGIC: Manawatakirua Hudson enjoys blowing bubbles at the Edgecumbe Blue Light Activation Day.

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