Papa Moa's Teddy Bear picnic went off without a hitch this morning. In fact the rain only came when the bear were already tugged into their beds.

Organiser Kate Percy estimate 300 people turned up in Papamoa Plaza for the event. It was the second time the picnic was held.

Bella, 12, and Gabbie, 5, McGregor. Photos: Tracy Hardy.

'About 70 percent of the kids that came had a teddy bear, or cat, or dog, or anything else under the sun in term of a cuddly toy, with them, she says.

Lasting only two hours, the families poured in to enjoy balloon magic, face painting and learn useful stuff from Plunket and the cancer society. The first 50 kids to arrive got a free blackboard to take home.

Bay of Plenty Performing Arts entertained the visitors and picnickers.
Juan Faulds, 18 months, with his teddy bear themed lunch.

Balloons, sausages and teddy bears make for a great day out for Ciara Bailey, 3, Tully, 3, and MacKenzie, 6, O'Dwyer, and Aliah Bailey, 5.

Clare Langdon and Annelise McLaren from Papamoa College Parents and Friends.

Jessica Hambrook, 8, and Krystal Dance, 7, after their performance.

Isabelle, 6, and Sienna, 4, Evans.


Gracie, 3, and Millie, 6, Crowe.