The crowd were woo'ed, the music throbbed, the sun shone and fine food and wine completed a sizzling concert on the Stables lawn.

 

Families basked, played, dozed, danced and shared a memorable afternoon.

 

Cherie Mathieson was in fine vocal form, mellifluous, smokey, perfect pitch and oh so musical.

 

Rosita Vai shared the honours and delivered her promise even after only a fews hours sleep back-to-back with her gig in Rotorua with Sir Howard Morrison.

 

Leza, our girl, mesmerized, her vocals soared.

 

UNION - THE BAND from Auckland, consummate professionals - excellent backing and always fun.

 

They'll be back at Labour Weekend for Ngatarawa's dance cabaret to celebrate our 25th birthday. They'll also be back for Harvest Hawke's Bay 2007 - watch this space for details.