A day to celebrate vintage machinery in the Hauraki Plains kicked off on November 24. The Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club hosted people from all over for their annual Crank Up Day event at the Kaihere Domain. Club member Shaun Hurst told The Profile the day exceeded all expectations, with a huge turnout of people of all ages – “they just kept coming”. Food and drink stalls were pushed all day, and there was also “great support” and participation from neighbouring clubs such as Franklin, Waikato, Otorohanga and Tauranga. “It was hectic, but so much fun,” he said. KARYN ADAMS captured the vintage spectacles on show.