he hits shelves on 29 April, offering a deep dive into the event. But in this issue, we’re sharing some highlights from the Kiwi favourite rock ‘n’ roll festival. Repco Beach Hop needs no introduction; if you’re reading this, you know it’s massive. Spearheaded by Whangamata’s Noddy Watts and his crew, it’s a well-oiled machine that spans several towns and has been running smoothly for 24 years. We’ve covered countless events, seen our fair share of mishaps, but Beach Hop seems flawless. Maybe it’s the years of experience or the old-school approach—they just nail it. With many rolling into the township of Whangamata on Tuesday, settling into their Air BnBs and polishing up their cars getting ready for the official start of Repco Beach Hop on Wednesday, then kicking off with a meet at the Ford Reserve, aka Williamsons Park, then a cruise and park up to the town of Waihi for the Oceana Gold & Go Warm-Up Party. The town welcomed this with open arms,
