Colourful stands representing Pultron and Cedenco in the Expo marquee

Right: Jim Takotohiwi (Left) explains the Maori welcome to Juken Nissho president Toshio Nakamoto, while district manager Sheldon Drummond provides shelter.

Bob Miller stops by The Milton Vineyard stand where James Milton is only to happy to serve him.

Leaoni Brown of Gisborne Spinners and Weavers spins away during the expo with a wonderful selection of spun garments as a backdrop.

Melons, beans, tangelos, sweet corn, cucumbers and oranges were some of the produce on show at the Sunrise Coast stand with Graeme Ward and Minori Goto.

Enjoying their evening at the Harvest Cider stand are Karen Douglas, Marlon Caie and Katy Steevens.

Pip Barker of Crafty Crafts has a hard time convincing Peter Barker that he needs one of his crafts.

Kim Gardner dishing up some of Cotterill and Rouses delightful delicacies

The guys from Sport Eastland looked as good as their stand which featured every type of sport available to the people of the region.

Making the most of the french fries at the Watties stand were Monsieurs Heath, Wiremu, Terry, Barry and Gary.

Nick and Patricia Girling-Butcher show off their Cashmere Company products to Reg Hart.

Joe Faram and Caroline Miller managed to pose in front of Joe's Hughes Helicopter between the showers that plagued the reception.

Peter Bristow, Gary Jones and Steve Voysey of Montana Wines were a cheery lot providing refreshments for the locals and Japanese who toured through the Expo tent.

Derry Stovell of "Forget me nots" had some stunning garments on show.

Roger Agar showed his expertise when It came to meat cuts at the Weddel display which came complete with live sheep and cattle.

Juken Nissho District Manager Sheldon Drummond

Michelle Baker (above) was on of the Gisborne Girls' and Boys' High Schools cultural group who performed In steady rain at the official welcome and reception for the guests here for the opening of the $50 million Juken Nissho plywood mill.