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Febuary 2011
M-I-A Wakefest - Wakedup.
18th-20th Feb. Whakamaru Domain.
Music, Wakeboarding, MotoX, BMX, Skating festival
with camping. For more info see www.m-i-a.con.nz
Battle at the Parks 26th, 27th Feb.
WakePark NZ cable.
Cross-over kite/cable comp.
March 2011
Mastercraft Boards and BBQ March 19th .
Mangakino.
Under 18’s Wakeboard competition and BBQ’s
Wakeboard Nationals - March 4th and 5th
Avdertising
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