When Fa’anānā Efeso Collins gave his maiden speech last week, it was more special than he could possibly have imagined. It wasn’t actually his first speech.
Meeanee Speedway held a big race meet on Saturday night, attracting a strong crowd to witness the Hawke’s Bay Stockcar Champs and the Hawke’s Bay Three.
It was only Dylan Brun’s third demolition derby race, but his epic crash and miraculous escape at the weekend is something he might never top. The crowd at.
Spectators say “clay missiles” being flung by racing vehicles into the crowd have caused injuries at two recent speedway meetings in Meeanee in Hawke’s Bay..
The region is in for a busy long weekend, with something for everyone to get involved with. Whether you are after a taste of rural life, something to indulge.