Whew, the rain stayed away for the community picnic we organised. A good number of people turned up — maybe 40? And we invited our two new Horowhenua District Councillors who joined us for the whole time. Lots of food and chat. I believe it was a success.

A large group of people chatting on the grass.
Marquees, a quad bike, BBQs and people on the grass.
A more distant view of people at the picnic, with lake in the background.