Auckland Farmers Santa Parade 2016. Part II. ... 21 PHOTOS

Original article: Auckland Farmers Santa Parade 2016. Part II. ... 21 PHOTOS


Auckland Farmers Santa Parade 2016. Part II.

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Last year about 250,000 people came to Auckland Central to watch the parade. This year the event attended thousand aucklanders as well enjoy stunning performance. More than 4000 volunteers, crew and performers are involved in the parade. This year marks the 83rd anniversary of the parade. It is the largest annual community event in Auckland. The Santa Parade was introduced by Farmers founder, Robert Laidlaw in 1934 – a gift of fantasy and fanfare for the children of the city.

The new creatures in 2016 include three Angry Birds helium inflatables from Canada, Disneys Mickey and Minnie inflatables, an Olympics float, LEGO character Clay from Nexo Knights, Austin Powers and a Cinderella float.

The parade began with a group of drummers, followed by a Farmers float which let off large colourful streamers as it turned on to Cook St.

Santa’s after party is on again in Aotea Square started at 2:30 pm and featured a continuous stage show as well as rides, celebrities, face painting and a spectacular LEGO Christmas Tree. And of course Santa was there too.
So it was another great parade and it brought such a delight to so many people.

Visit www.SoftFern.com to get your Santa Parade DVD/Blu-ray for Christmas.

Another angry bird float at Santa Parade.

He said: Merry Christmas!

Be good for Santa!

The Santa Parade is a gift of fantasy and fanfare for the children of the city.

Merry Christmas!

National dancing.

Mickey Mouse makes his appearance in Auckland.

Scottish band at Santa Parade.

Moe from Mt Moehau came to Auckland and participate in the parade.

Bears at Santa Parade.

Another scottish band at Santa Parade.

The police patrol dogs at Santa Parade.

Angry birds now flying down Queen St.

Mickey Mouse float.

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Video. Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park 2015. ... 20 PHOTOS

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Video. Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park 2015.

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Over a hundred thousand Aucklanders of all ages attended the city's 22nd Coca Cola Christmas in the Park concert. This event is one of the happiest and most magical musical spectaculars on the Kiwi Christmas.

The country's top singers, dancers and musicians performed on a huge stage in Auckland Domain Christmas favourites and hottest hits!


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Welcome to Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park - one of the happiest and most magical, musical spectaculars on the Kiwi Christmas calendar!

This is the the 22nd year of New Zealand's biggest multi-cultural showcase of talented singers, dancers and musicians and our biggest FREE outdoor Christmas party!

The country's top singers, dancers and musicians performed at the big stage in Auckland Domain the Christmas favourites and hottest hits!

This year's performers list include include Stan Walker, Anika Moa, and Avalanche City.

View first part of the video and twenty big size photos. More videos and photos are coming!

Coca Cola Christmas in the Park!

Brothers.

Performers at Coca Cola Christmas in the Park

Family enjoy the live music during Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park at Auckland Domain on December 12, 2015 in Auckland

Solid preparation for the whole family.

Preparation for the event

Few days before the event

A colourful crowd turned out for Coca Cola Christmas in the Park

Well. Girl at the event.

Fun for children

Over a hundred thousand Aucklanders of all ages attended the city's 22nd Coca Cola Christmas in the Park concert.

St John ambulance. Just in case.

Over a hundred thousand Aucklanders of all ages attended.

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The Royal New Zealand Navy - 75 Anniversary ... 24 PHOTOS

Originally posted: The Royal New Zealand Navy - 75 Anniversary ... 24 PHOTOS


The Royal New Zealand Navy - 75 Anniversary

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2016 year marks the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of our Navy.

On 1 October 1941, His Majesty King George VI approved the designation “Royal New Zealand Navy” for the regular element of the New Zealand Naval Forces (with Reserve and Volunteer Reserve elements appropriately titled.)

So the date is being celebrated with a programme of commemorative events and activities – collectively named Operation NEPTUNE.
Ships from Australia, Canada, Cook Islands, Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Samoa, Singapore, South Korea, Tonga, and the United States arrived to Auckland helping the Navy to celebrate its milestone.

Vessels have been berth either at Ports of Auckland (Captain Cook Wharf, Queens Wharf, Princess Wharf, Wynyard Wharf) and Devonport Naval Base.

The New Zealand Navy featured HMNZS CANTERBURY, OTAGO, WELLINGTON, TE KAHA, TE MANA, ENDEAVOUR, and MANAWANUI, as well as two inshore patrol vessels, a P-3K2 Orion and two Seasprite helicopters.

The full list of vessels includes:
CNS Yang Cheng (China), USS Sampson (US), HMNZS Te Mana, Bark Esmeralda (Chile), ROKS Chungbuk (Republic of Korea), HMNZS Manawanui, INS Sumitra (India), RSS Resolution (Singapore), HMAS Darwin (Australia), HMNZS Otago, HMNZS Hawea, HMNZS Te Kaha, HMNZS Endeavour, HMNZS Taupo, HMAS Dechaineux (Australia), JDS Takanami (Japan), HMCS Vancouver (Canada), KRI Banda Aceh (Indonesia), CIPPB Te Kukupa (Cook Islands), VOEA Pangai (Tonga), SPB Nafanua (Samoa).

One of these events is an Open Day where ships from friends and allies were open to the public to have a walk around certain parts of the vessel.
It was a beautiful sunny day for Aucklanders to enjoy the event. So see below photos from The Royal New Zealand Navy – 75 events.

2016 year marks the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of our Navy.

ROKS Chungbuk (Republic of Korea) - Coastal defense frigate

Beautiful Esmeralda - steel-hulled four-masted barquentine tall ship of the Chilean Navy.

Armed.

The gun mount at Chinese frigate CNS Yang Cheng.

Front view of Esmeralda - steel-hulled four-masted barquentine tall ship of the Chilean Navy.

HMNZS Taupo . One of two RHIBs (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats). The IPVs can undertake boarding operations, surveillance and transport personnel.

View at Landing platform dock RSS Resolution (Singapore) from Princess Wharf.

HMNZS Taupo armament: one of three 12.75 mm machine guns

HMNZS Taupo is a Protector-class inshore patrol boat of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The ships are designed for maritime surveillance and patrol missions around New Zealand’s 15,000-kilometre coast and out to the 200 nautical mile limit of our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Crew from KRI Banda Aceh - Landing Platform Docks of the Indonesian Navy.

HMNZS Taupo is a Protector-class inshore patrol boat of the Royal New Zealand Navy. She has have fully automated control and navigations system, powerful engines, modern communications and surveillance systems, active stabilisers and comfortable accommodation.

Some armed NZ military vehicles displayed at Captain Cook Wharf

Inside view at Protector-class inshore patrol boat Taupo.

HMNZS Taupo armament: 12.75 mm machine gun.

HMNZS Taupo is a Protector-class inshore patrol boat of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Taupo was delivered to the Ministry of Defence on the 28 May 2009 and commissioned into the Royal New Zealand Navy on 29 May 2009.

122 meters Landing Platform Dock KRI Banda Aceh (Indonesia)

Navy in Auckland.

Crew of RSS Resolution. A girl works with two boys at flight deck of RSS Resolution (Singapore)

122 meters Landing platform dock RSS Resolution (Singapore)

4,053 tonnes and 134 m length CNS Yang Cheng - is frigate is a class of Chinese multi-role frigates, the first of which entered service with the People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force in 2007.

At the flight deck of RSS Resolution (Singapore)

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