The Otago Rescue Helicopter, the Water Rescue Team and the Coastguard carried out winch exercises with crews rotating in out of the exercise on a Saturday morning on Otago Harbour. : Photographer's pix
The Otago Rescue Helicopter, the Water Rescue Team and the Coastguard carried out winch exercises with crews rotating in out of the exercise on a Saturday morning on Otago Harbour. : Photographer's pix
Auctioneer Ronnie Proctor with one of the lots he had on offer — Pete the polar bear. : Photographer's pix
Auctioneer Ronnie Proctor with one of the lots he had on offer — Pete the polar bear. : Photographer's pix
Apprentice plumber Noah Lewis (left) and plumber Michael Guildford, both Foleys employees, work to clear a blocked drain in an underground George St car park. : Photographer's pix
Apprentice plumber Noah Lewis (left) and plumber Michael Guildford, both Foleys employees, work to clear a blocked drain in an underground George St car park. : Photographer's pix
Tears streamed down 2022 Alexandra Blossom Festival Queen Claudia Hammond’s face when it was announced she had won. : Photographer's pix
Tears streamed down 2022 Alexandra Blossom Festival Queen Claudia Hammond’s face when it was announced she had won. : Photographer's pix
Having a hoot during the Moana Pool swimathon are (from left) Pippa Thomas (9), Myla Duncan (10) and Rebecca Kindiak. : Photographer's pix
Having a hoot during the Moana Pool swimathon are (from left) Pippa Thomas (9), Myla Duncan (10) and Rebecca Kindiak. : Photographer's pix
Breast cancer survivor Sonya Watson (54) had her head shaved for a fundraising event. : Photographer's pix
Breast cancer survivor Sonya Watson (54) had her head shaved for a fundraising event. : Photographer's pix
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Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson picks out his favourite photographs of the year.