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Thousands gather at Ruakaka Beach for sand sculpture world record attempt

RNZNZ HeraldSaturday 25 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Over a thousand people are meeting at Ruakaka Beach in Northland to attempt a Guinness World Record for the most people building sand sculptures simultaneously. The event serves as a protest against a proposal by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay.

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First reported by RNZ, Sat 25 Oct 2025, 4:59am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Thousands expected to attempt Guiness World Record for sand sculpture building in Ruakaka (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Thousands expected to attempt Guinness World Record for sand sculpture building in Ruakākā (opens in new tab)