Bonny babes and toddlers win for Wellsford Plunket

Ryan Visage with his grader.

The annual Plunket Baby Photo competition has raised almost $1500 for the Wellsford Plunket rooms refurbishment programme.

Dozens of winning smiles were displayed in the foyer for several weeks at New World in Warkworth, and the winners in each of the five age sections were decided by public vote.

Plunket fundraising coordinator Tania Hamilton said the contest was always popular, and said she was grateful to The Camera Shop for supporting the event, and to the many local businesses that provided prizes.

Results – Newborn to 1 year: 1. Lachlan Hatfull (swimming lessons), 2. Charlie Brady (baby gift pack), 3. Isla Probert (ride-on motorcycle);

1 to 2 years: 1. Ryan Visage (wooden grader), 2. Levi Henana (ride-on motorcycle), 3. Nathan Webber (sunscreen package);

2 to 3 years: 1. Milan Godinovich (ride-on mini quad bike), 2. Heidi Holloway (Red Band gumboots), 3. Philip Pratt (Red Band jandals);

3 to 4 years: 1. Scott Hamilton (glider scooter), 2. Oskar Ernst (Skellerup gumboots), 3. Scott Hamilton (child’s haircut);

4 to 5 years: 1. Tyler Holloway (fishing rod and reel), 2. Rylee Walker (Skellerup gumboots), 3. Melody Longridge and Ella Probert (children’s books).