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Somewhere around 800 children and their families gathered on the beach in Ōrewa on Saturday January 11 for the annual Ōrewa Lions Club Big Dig.
Club president Wendy Miller says the day was an outstanding success, with perfect weather and lots of keen “diggers”.
As well as the hunt for buried treasures, there was a sandcastle competition organised by Escapism Whangaparāoa.
Miller said this was the 42nd year the event had been held and she predicted that it would continue for many years to come.
“It is such a fun event,” she said.
“We are grateful for the ongoing support of our many sponsors who provided a variety of prizes, with special thanks to our major sponsor, Matt Gilmour from Harcourts Ōrewa.
“We would welcome any enquiries from potential new sponsors who would like to be involved in this special family event next year.”
Ōrewa Sea Scouts, who buried the sticks ready for the dig, were thanked for their help.
Proceeds from the day, including the raffle and calendar sales, will be shared Ōrewa Sea Scouts and Hibiscus Coast Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren.
The raffle was won by Christine Collins.
