Scottish heritage celebrated

Heavyweight Andrew Wain, from Tauranga, placed third after throwing the 56lb weight. About 5000 people attended the annual Waipu Highland Games at Caledonian Park on New Year’s Eve.“There was a great vibe around the games with representatives from many Scottish clans attending. People seemed very relaxed,” an organising committee spokesperson said. From the opening of the gates until the final performances, the sound of bagpipes accompanied the atmosphere of the festival. Traditional competitions such as the Highland Heavyweight events (novice and senior) and the tug-of-war featured on the pro...