It's that time of year where the Hamilton skies fill with bright and busy-patterned balloons.
Hot air balloon enthusiasts and spectators alike will gather to enjoy five days of Balloons Over Waikato.
Among the pilots will be Michael Toulson, who's been flying for 13 years.
He's also flown competitively in Australia, Europe and Asia, and what's more, he hand-sews his own balloons.
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