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Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo
February 8th @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
32nd Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo Programme
This year we have hugely increased the size of our variety stage, with Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band & RetroGroove playing there during the day.
All events continue throughout the day (unless stated). During the day visit the Clans’ area to purchase Scottish souvenirs, check out your Genealogy, try Scottish food. Children’s entertainment is running throughout the day including Stilt Walkers, . Our new Highland Bar located next to the grandstand, with a great view of the main arena. We also have a market brimming with local products.
| Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| 9.00am onwards | O’Hagan Vision Care Paeroa – Solo Piping Competition near Band Rotunda, eastern end of Domain. |
| 9.00am onwards | Highland Dancing Competition, western end of Domain by Fire Station. |
| 10.00am onwards | H.G Leach – Axemen’s Chopping Carnival, by Netball Courts. |
| 9.00am | Paeroa Lions – Junior (Kids) Highland Games, Western Side of the Domain. |
| 9.30am onwards | Directline Freight – Heavyweight Field Events, Main Arena. See the strong guys Toss the Caber and throw the big weights. |
| 10.30am | Clans March inside the domain Followed by the Opening Ceremony of the 32nd Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo is to take place in front of the Grandstand. It will commence with the singing of the New Zealand the unofficial Scottish anthem “Flower of Scotland”. |
| 11.00am – 5.00pm | Various Performers including Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band, RetroGroove, Hazy and the Jays. Variety Stage. |
| 12 Noon onwards | Hauraki District Council – Pipe Bands Contest, adjacent to Band rotunda. Hear and see top Pipe Bands competing in their Sets & Medleys. |
| 4.30pm | SteamPunk Tartan, Variety Stage |
| 5.15pm | Street March, New route for the Street March ending with all of the Bands marching all the way into the Domain and through the castle. |
| 6.00 to 9.00pm | Evening Tattoo – 3 hour family spectacular! This years special guests are the Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band, RetroGroove, Hamilton Caledonian Pipe Band. We have 10 Pipe Bands taking part in this years Evening Tattoo, as well as the heaving weight event like the Caber Toss and Farmers Walk. |
Solo Piping
Commencing at 8.30am
The “O’Hagan Vision Care Paeroa” sponsored Solo Piping Competition will be held in conjunction with the Waikato Pipers Club.
This competition, for grades B, C, D and Novice will be the second part of a four competition series with the competitive best three scores going forward towards their final placings. Entry forms will be available from the Secretary or may be downloaded from the Entry Forms page.
This competition is held under the trees at the southern end of the Paeroa Domain adjacent to the Band Rotunda, and is a must for lovers of Scottish music.
Judges:
- Liam Kernaghan – Auckland
- Stuart Easton – New Plymouth
- Bruce Moffett – Palmerston North
2024 OHagan Vision Care Paeroa Solo Piping Results
B Grade: Event B 1: Piobaireach
1st Phil Nielsen
2nd Alex Nielsen
3rd Seumas Eade
B Grade: Event B 2: March, Strathsprey & Reel
1st Seumas Eade
2nd Alex Nielsen
B Grade Overall
1st= Seumas Eade
1st= Alex Nielsen
3rd Phil Nielsen
C Grade: Event C 1: Piobaireachd (Ground and Variation)
1st Hunter McInnes
2nd Ethan Carmichael
3rd Jonathan Bhashkar
C Grade: Event C 2: Strathspey & Reel
1st Jonathan Bhashkar
2nd Hunter McInnes
3rd Benjamin Blackburn
C Grade: Event C 3: 2/4 March
1st Jonathan Bhashkar
2nd Hunter McInnes
3rd Ethan Carmichael
C Grade Overall
1st= Hunter McInnes
1st= Jonathan Bhashkar
3rd Ethan Carmichael
D Grade: Event 1 Piobaireachd (Ground plus one variation)
1st William Lindsey
2nd Oliver Antunovich
3rd Kane Gordon
D Grade: Event D 2: 2/4 March (4 parts)
1st Miriam Bhashkar
2nd Thomas Kehely
3rd Dominic Bhashkar
D Grade: Event D 3: Strathspey & Reel
1st William Lindsey
2nd Oliver Antunovich
3rd Thomas Kehely
D Grade Overall Points
1st William Lindsey
2nd Oliver Antunovich
3rd Miriam Bhashkar
Novice: Event N 1: Piobaireachd
1st Leni Reid
2nd Lachie Mannering
3rd Maz Reid
Novice: Event N 2: March – 4 parts, any time signature
1st Bernadette Bhashkar
2nd Leni Reid
3rd Maz Reid
Novice 1 and Novice 2 Overall Points
1st Leni Reid
2nd Bernadette Bhashkar
3rd Lackie Mannering
Novice Chanter: Event N3: Any Tune – 2 parts
1st Maz Reid
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