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I am a UK resident but my daughter lives in Queenstown. I have visited Queenstown on three occasions and will be there over Christmas this year.
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Lest We Forget 100 years on
Lest We Forget 100 years on
On the 100 year anniversary of Armistice 2018 my sister sent me through this photo that was passed on in the mid 1980's from our Grandmother, Marguerite Brier.
Taieri Scroll Plains
Taieri Scroll Plains
Pic taken today during flood gauging run. Collecting flood measurements across Maniototo and Manuherikia. - Paul Hannah
Dear Social Netballer
Dear Social Netballer
Dear Social Netballer,After 10 years of umpiring competition netball, I decided that it would be nice this year to help out with social netball, bring some more experience to the umpiring in the...
Daffodil garden helps to raise funds for Charitable Trust
Daffodil garden helps to raise funds for Charitable Trust
Beautiful daffodils lined the fronts of the meandering gardens surrounding the house and on the driveway to the farmhouse of Judy and Tony Matthews farm on Kakapo Road, Te Anau.
Te Anau buzzing at Labour Weekend
Te Anau buzzing at Labour Weekend
Labour Weekend had Te Anau buzzing with nine events vying for everybody’s attention and they were not disappointed from family fishing competitions, markets, art, home show tour, auction, garage...
Excellent weather for Fiordland fishing competition
Excellent weather for Fiordland fishing competition
Gone fishing?
Encouraging young artists at Fiordland exhibition
Encouraging young artists at Fiordland exhibition
Visitors and local residents flocked to the 37th Multi Media Art Exhibition hosted by the Fiordland Arts Society in the Fiordland Community Events Centre at Labour Weekend.
Arrowtown fireworks display
Arrowtown fireworks display
Photos: Tomas Whelan-Henderson
Queens Gardens Memorial
Queens Gardens Memorial
Congratulations to the organisers of the tribute to fallen Otago soldiers of WW1.
Finding father after 79 years
Finding father after 79 years
My father in-law was born in Dunedin and was brought up on a farm in Otago.
Combined Dunedin Cadets formal dinner
Combined Dunedin Cadets formal dinner
Captain Paul Booth( NZCF), Cadet Unit Commander of the City of Dunedin Cadet Unit, is presented his pips by Area Support Officer for Otago, Major Kevin Weir (NZCF) and Mrs Allison Booth at the...
Waikouaiti Beach Run/Walk
Waikouaiti Beach Run/Walk
On Sunday 28th October, the Waikouaiti Beach Run/Walk event was held at the Waikouaiti Sports Park.
Disc Golf taking off in Te Anau
Disc Golf taking off in Te Anau
The popular sport Disc Golf takes another step forward in Te Anau, after the official opening of a further 9 holes in September.
Fiordland Tourism showcased
Fiordland Tourism showcased
Te Anau, Manapouri, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound, Fiordland tourism products were showcased in the Fiordland Community Events Centre on October 11.
Manapouri exhibition amazing art
Manapouri exhibition amazing art
The 14th Manapouri Art Group’s exhibition showcased the work of Guest Artist Greg “Gregori Chiaroni” McDonald, with the opportunity to interact with his portrait which “came to life” and interacted...
Are Limes really safe for NZ roads?
Are Limes really safe for NZ roads?
Limes are great fun electric scooters that have recently been introduced to New Zealand for the first time but my question is are they really that safe for our roads?
Sea lions on Peninsula beaches
Sea lions on Peninsula beaches
Remember to allow them plenty of space. Don't get too close, just observe them from a good safe distance. - Paul Smale
Passchendaele poem
Passchendaele poem
In memory of the many who died, but in particular of James Leslie, of Dunedin, who was 25. Passchendaele12th October 1917These hills, these hills, are pressing down – like mud upon my mindThe slopes...
"Young Frankenstein" screening for wildlife hospital
"Young Frankenstein" screening for wildlife hospital
The Regent Theatre will screen Mel Brook’s satirical masterwork “Young Frankenstein” on Halloween (October 31) to benefit the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital.