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Otago Harbour from Mt Cargill
Otago Harbour from Mt Cargill
Taken after a bike ride to the top of Mt Cargill today.
Boats on the Moat
Boats on the Moat
The South Canterbury Model Club South Canterbury Model Engineers boat regatta was held on the moat at Riverstone Castle today.
The salmon that didn't get away
The salmon that didn't get away
A seal enjoys a hearty salmon evening meal near Vauxhall Yacht Club, Tuesday, October 27.
Is the Reserve Bank really acting in New Zealanders’ best interests?
Is the Reserve Bank really acting in New Zealanders’ best interests?
For the 1 in 3 New Zealanders living in a rental house and the 235,000 New Zealand children growing up in poverty, recent comments by Reserve Bank Chief Economist Yuong Ha will be jarring.
End of an era for the Dunrobin Hall
End of an era for the Dunrobin Hall
Peter Adam and Sarah Clark Adam from Wilden Station arrive in the original 1924 Austin Wilden Station farm truck to vote at the Dunrobin Hall, which is going to be demolished in a few months.
Rainbow over southern hills
Rainbow over southern hills
At half past four on Saturday afternoon the sun shone, light rain fell nearby, and I was in a suitable position to see the full resulting rainbow, framing the Maungatua Range in the background.
Karate grading with a special significance
Karate grading with a special significance
On Monday 21 September Emma Crawley (17) undertook a grading at her Goju Ryu Karate school that had special significance.
A different look at a sunrise
A different look at a sunrise
Sunrise reflections change the look of The Saint Clair Hotel building this morning, along the Esplanade, at Saint Clair Beach, Dunedin.
Dunedin Latin Fest 2020 - A Covid success story?
Dunedin Latin Fest 2020 - A Covid success story?
A weekend of fun and frolic is what the annual Latin Congress festival organised by Salsa Club Dunedin was!
Will you let palliative care be dropped for euthanasia?
Will you let palliative care be dropped for euthanasia?
Euthanasia is a complex issue, an emotional one.
Last day of Gay Pride in Queenstown
Last day of Gay Pride in Queenstown
This shot was taken on Sunday, September 6 at Queenstown just on the Lake Esplanade.
Full moon at Taiaroa Head
Full moon at Taiaroa Head
The moon was rising at 5:56pm today, and the pink moon slowly rose behind the lighthouse at the Taiaroa Head. Beautiful night.
A bob of seals
A bob of seals
Seals at Allans Beach today.
Rainbow over Taieri
Rainbow over Taieri
Some Taieri residents were treated to a spectacular rainbow on Saturday evening as the setting sun combined with the moisture in the air over Chain Hills to produce this spectacular sight.
Medical marijuana only for those with money
Medical marijuana only for those with money
So I said "I wanted to have a conversation about using medical marijuana to manage several of my conditions but particularly the inflammatory and nerve pain", GP response " Oh NO we cant do that it...
Old Politics vs Ethical Politics
Old Politics vs Ethical Politics
Is National an example of the old order of politics? Is what is described as the cut and thrust of politics in fact a self serving justification for an absence of ethics and integrity?
Otago harbour sunset from McAndrew Bay
Otago harbour sunset from McAndrew Bay
Enjoyed seeing the sun set on a short visit to McAndrew Bay today - Philip Hill