GREEN MACHINE: Scotland can lay claim to one of the more famous mythical creatures in the Loch Ness Monster but Gisborne had its own albeit not-so-mysterious monster cruising the Waimata River over summer . . . a green dragon. Its creator, riverside resident Owen Williams, took it for its final voyage over the Waitangi holiday weekend before retiring it. He is pictured with grandchildren Madeleine, Lewis and Amelia. Picture by Sarah Curtis
Fans of the Waimatā River's big green dragon got another chance to see the beast in action over Waitangi weekend.
It was out every day and even ventured as far as the Cut.
Most people got their first glimpse of the creature on New Year's Day when it suddenly motored downriver to amuse the crowds gathering for the annual fireworks display.
Last weekend, people grabbed their phones again to record it ...
