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The sun finally shone on the Highfield donkeys for their Santa Fun Day at Algies Bay on Saturday, December 9, with a perfect summer’s day.
Last year’s event had to be cancelled due to wet weather and covid had intervened before that, so this was the first Santa fun day at Highfield Reserve since 2020.
The day started with a parade of tinsel-bedecked donkeys and Santa’s arrival in a vintage Ford Model A, driven by owner Jack Algie.
There were plenty of good old-fashioned games and races for kids (and some adults), including an egg and spoon race, sack race and tug of war. The Roberts Challenge Race was won this year by Snells Beach local Haarlem Caine.
Other activities included donkey rides, pin the tail on the donkey drawing, a barbecue and a lolly scramble.
Organisers thanked Rodney Local Board member Tim Holdgate, who opened the day, Auckland Council for supplying the barbecue and food, Hire Works Snells Beach, New World Warkworth and all the volunteers who supported the event.
Info and photos: www.facebook.com/donkeyshighfield
Truffle delivers in time for Santa
There was extra cause for celebration at the Highfield Reserve on December 5, when volunteers welcomed an eighth donkey to the Highfield donkey family.
Truffles gave birth to her third foal, a healthy little jack who has been named Titan.
Beaming with pride, long-time volunteer Peter Caccia-Birch said the little guy was very alert and being well protected and cared for by his mother in a nearby holding paddock.
