STEWART ~ PUKETAPU: Caroline, daughter of Kathleen & Whaiora Puketapu married Shawn, son of Max & Coral Stewart (Auckland) at Caroline's parents home. Pictured (L to R): Whaiora and Kathleen Puketapu, Bestman Jackson Puketapu & Lesley Puketapu (Bridesmaid).

REIRA ~ TUMAI: Shannon Tumai and Willie Reira were married recently at Hicks Bay where they have made their home. They were attended by (L to R): Wayne Keefe, Raylene Henare, Victoria Tumai and Peter TeKani. The pageboy is Christopher Barrett and the flowergirl Parena Moran.

SADLER ~ SOMERVILLE: Karen, daughter of Leila & Ian Somerville (Fairlie) and Kelvin, son of Maureen & Ray Sadler (Hokitika) were married at St. Columba Church, Fairlie. Attendants (L to R): Allan Sadler, Steven Ponsonby, Tim George, Jared Mulligan (page-boy), Jackie Ogg, Jennie Anderson, Janice Sadler and Stacey Bowden (flowergirl).

Photograph courtesy Ross Buscke

McCARTHY ~ GALLAGHER: Vickie, daughter of Pat & Evelyn Gallagher (Ruakaturi) married Peter, son of John & Myrtle McCarthy (Oamaru). Attendants (from left) Ian Risetto, Yvonne Willis, Tony McCarthy, Trina Hill, Steven Ponsonby, Melanie McGregor, Angus Thompson, Kristine Gallagher (seated) and flowergirl Cerys Lloyd.