Helen’s dying wish was a competition set up where pipers at the Waipu Highland Games could “flair their fingers” playing whatever they liked – be it a medley or several pieces, a modern pop song or something composed by themselves – with an eight minute time limit.

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New Zealand’s top pipers enter this prestigious event which has grown in popularity over the years. Judging is by popular assent and with an eminent piper adding his/her points as well. Held on New Year’s Eve in the Celtic Barn foyer starting at 4pm, tickets $10 available at the door. Supper is served, bar sales available and it finishes early so that you can still go out and party the night away. A great way to start Hogmanay.