Maori blessing for garden
Harrogate's New Zealand Garden, a special corner of the Valley Gardens, has received a traditional Maori blessing following a restoration and replanting scheme.
Kaumatua (Elder) Sam Jackson, above, travelled from Wellington in New Zealand – Harrogate's sister city – for the re-dedication. Also attending from Wellington were Coun Ray Ahipene-Mercer and Sam's wife June Te Raumanga Jackson.
The New Zealand Garden was established in the 1950s in honour of 23 New Zealand airmen stationed in North Yorkshire during the Second World War, all of whom lost their lives.
Picture: Gary Longbottom