10,000 people attended the inaugural Hororata Highland Games on Saturday in warm, sunny conditions. Hororata Community Trust spokesman Mark Stewart said inaugural Hororata Highland Games was a “huge success” with people turning up to enjoy a day of Scottish fun.

“We had great weather, lots of food, and great competition. Lots of people have come and congratulated us on the day.”

International Judges Nat Russel and Doug Stronach judged the solos and the bands, along with David Burrows, Ross Fergusson, Marion Horsburgh, Phil Mair. Marion judged the Piobaireachd event.

Pipe band, Piping, Drumming and Dancing contests were held. Results are below.

Pipe Bands

Grade 1

1st – Canterbury Caledonian (MSR, Medley, Drumming)

Grade 2

1st – St Andrews College (MSR, Medley, Drumming)

Grade 3

1st – Canterbury Caledonian Society Royal Stewarts (MSR, Medley, Drumming)

Grade 4

1st – South Canterbury Highland Pipe Band

Solo Piping

Piobaireachd

1st – Liam Kernaghan

2nd – William Rowe

3rd – Harry Hawke

A Grade

1st – Jamie Hawke

2nd – William Rowe

3rd – Liam Kernaghan

B Grade

1st – Cameron Darby

2nd – Ben Murray

Solo Drumming

A Grade

1st – James Laughlin

2nd – Cat Wall

3rd – Jamie McEwan