Magic Moments reader photos

Allan's Beach, Yellow lupins, December 2010. PHOTO: ANNA BEGG

Allan's Beach, hiding from the wind, December 2010. PHOTO: ANNA BEGG

Aramoana, home away from home, December 2010 PHOTO: Anna begg

This duckling was at Ross Creek, 11th Dec. PHOTO: ALISON PETRIE

Angus the dog joining in for a swim with Rachel, Richard and Sarah, at Gemmell's Crossing on the Kakanui River. Taken on Christmas Day 2010. Photographer - Cliff Stephen

Loving life on the farm . . . George Begg (2) at Pukeawa last month [subs: December 2010]. Photo: Anna Begg

Busy on a wet day, The photographer's granddaughter,Emma Taggart (11) making cup-cakes at the family crib at Clyde on Boxing Day. Photographer - Norman Ledgerwood

Splish splash . . . Keiran Petrie (3) and Caitlyn Petrie (6) at Woodhaugh Gardens on December 30. Photo: Alison Petrie

Cloud piercer . . . Mountains close to Aoraki- Mt Cook. PHOTO: Elle-Rose Hayward

Three on a bridge . . . Sarah McNaughton (10), Rebecca McNaughton (12) and Sophie Low (3) on the Otago Central Rail Trail between Waipiata and Kokonga on December 23. Photo: Shona Low

Claudia Gallagher (10) of Mosgiel with a New Zealand Fur Seal...Photo: Nickie Gallagher

High ground . . . Cousins Caleb Shaw (9), Maya Satake (3) and Quinn Shaw (12) at St Clair beach on Christmas Day. Photo: Brian Satake

Brighton rocks . . . Georgia and Kate Heffernan (both 11), of Heriot, enjoy the surf at Brighton beach on Wednesday, December 29. Photo: Annette Heffernan

Camping at burdens beach in wanaka ... Boat and tents in paddock- Linda jolly, Bruce jolly, Liz Middleton, Michelle chin. Photo: Greg Urquhart

Making a beeline . . .The photographer's little brother Riley Verhoef (22 months old) with one of his favourite toys at his home at Andersons Bay, Dunedin. Photo: Shanna Verhoef (age 14)

Bottom shelf . . . Caitlin Shaw (9), of Milton, settles with her selection from the Alexandra Rotary Club book sale on Wednesday, December 29. Photo: Dianne King

Gaining speed... Callum Brown from Balclutha aged 4 riding his bike at the Kaitangata BMX Track on Wednesday 29 December. Photo: Jo Brown

Amy (11yo) and Brandon (6yo) Cleaver feeding Shadow at Chancarla Farm before Christmas. Photo: Michelle Cleaver

I hiked up the Remarkables on the 29th Dec, to lake Alta, to take some photos. I simply had to make a summer snowman when I saw this patch of snow. Lake Alta is off to the right of frame. By Reuben Horsley

Presents delivered, time for a rest . . . A male New Zealand fur seal basks on a beach on Otago Peninsula, on Boxing Day. Photo: Colin Emslie

Creepy . . . Cousins Jack Pollock (12), Harrison McNally (12) and Tara McNally (8) with koura (freshwater crayfish) caught at Ross Creek, Dunedin. Photo: Jenny McNally

Wet silhouettes . . . Step-siblings Brittney Mcintosh (13) and Jack Verhoef (11) have fun near their crib at Otakou last November. Photo: Shanna Verhoef (aged 14)

Cuddles for Christmas . . . Jan Lyall and grand-daughter Sequoia Lyall (4), in Mosgiel. PHOTO: Lois Davis

Ruby McLachlan (5) bouncing on trampoline xmas day. Photo: Debbie McLachlan

A dogs' dinner . . . The photographer's dog Meg and her Nana's dog Molly sample their humans' Christmas feast. Photo: Tara McNally (age 8)

Fetch a cloth . . . Maddison Williams (1) at Arrowtown on Christmas Day. Photo: Lyall Smillie

Kate Smaill (9) and Jack Fielding (10) fishing at Kelland Ponds near Twizel on 29 December 2010.Photo: Janette Fielding.

Orca-ward . . . Jack Verhoef (11), of Dunedin, at Lake Mapourika, near Franz Josef, in December. Photo: Kathy Richards

Ready for the new year . . . The photographer's great neice Kayla McKenzie (one and a half months). Photo: Christine Downey

mm guitar hero.JPG Who draws the crowd . . . Caleb O’Connor (2), of Christcurch, at his grandparents' place in Mosgiel on Boxing Day. Photo: Connie Greaves

Pump action . . . Libby Gordon (5) in a water fight with her brother on Christmas Day. Photo: Jamie Gordon

Hide and seek . . . Lia Tamai (2) plays in the tunnels at Marlow Park, Dunedin, on Boxing Day. Photo: Paula Kennedy

Strike one . . . Joshua Smith (2) plays T-ball on Christmas Day at The Wandle, near Middlemarch. Photo: Bronwyn Smith

Flying moments . . . The photographer's cousin Alisha De Groot (12) on her trampoline in Alexandra, on Christmas Day. Photo: Julie Dunn

Paul Bennett age 10 at the Southland Kidz Kartz race 1 at the Omakau races on Sunday 2nd January 2011. Photographer: Jo Bennett

Geoff Davis, Palmerston and Trevor Young of Cromwell prepare 'the good old kiwi breakie'.Photo: Lois Davis

Admiring everything that's pink... 3 yr old Lily McConnell at her granddad's in South Hill, Oamaru.Photo: Ron Harris.

Sing it loud . . . Lily Wilson (4) entertains the family with her new ukulele in Albert Town on Christmas Day. Photo: Jo Simmonds

Lucy Robertson of Waikoikoi aged 4 braving the river at Piano Flat on the family camping trip at New Year. Photo: Jann Robertson

Catch me if you can! ... Mark Hurring and Matthew Hurring (3) play in the water at Taieri Mouth on boxing day. Photo: Nik Hurring

Me and my girl . . . Carol Davis and daughter Antonia Davis at a family gathering in Mosgiel on Boxing Day. PHOTO: Lois Davis

Discovery... James Dougherty aged 4 with the birds nest found in a tree at Lake Hawea on 15th December 2010. Photo: Carol Dougherty

Holiday reading . . . Noel Gutzewitz in his boat moored on a bank of the Kawarau River on December 30. Photo: Jo Boyd

Brandon Cleaver (6yo) with paddling pool he got for Christmas from his mum and dad. Photo: Michelle Cleaver

This was taken shortly after arriving back home in Queenstown on the 29th of December. A moment I had to catch as I saw the 2 paragliders coming down from skyline, in front of the moon. photo: Reuben Horsley

Peas on Earth . . . Jake O'Connell (4), of Clydevale, with his spoils after picking peas at Mt Barker, Wanaka, on December 29. Photo: Rachel O'Connell

Like as two peas . . . Jake and Sam O'Connell (4)of Clydevale help their Nana, Cec Anderson of Luggate, to harvest peas at Mt Barker, Wanaka on December 29. Photo: Rachel O'Connell

Cooling off... Billy Dougherty at the Pateraora swimming pool taken on 25th December 2010. Photo: Carol Dougherty

This is a photo of my Pop... Brian Pollock. We were having a bbq at Purakanui. He was concentrating very hard !! by Tara McNally

Fuzzy friend . . . Brooke Huddleston and Billy Dougherty with a pet rabbit at Patearoa on Chritmas Day. Photo: Carol Dougherty

Enjoying the New Years Day Races at Waikouaiti. Photo: Lois Davis

Rail trail trio . . . Rebecca McNaughton (12), Sarah McNaughton (10) and Sophie Low (3) rest on the Otago Central Otago Rail Trail between Auripo and Lauder on December 27. Photo: Tricia McNaughton

Together...the photographers daughter shaniya-rae,12, and her grandson.... jonny-ray 3- photo of lake near hamilton. PHOTO: Debby Hotton

Sport section . . . Geoff Davis, of Palmerston, has his early morning study of the 'Otago Daily Times' in Mosgiel on Monday, December 27. Photo: Lois Davis

Jenna Paterson (7) playing in the sand at St Clair beach. Photo taken by Glenda Paterson.

Life of Riley . . . The photographer's little brother Riley Verhoef (22 months) enjoys his sand pit at Andersons Bay, Dunedin, on December 20. Photo: Shanna Verhoef

Sizzling . . . Cousins Billy and James Dougherty enjoy their sausages at a shop opening in Cromwell. Photo: Carol Dougherty

Just me and my shadow . . . Max McCallum (8) on his new electric scooter. Photo: Lois Davis

A seat of his own . . . Lou Boock at Shag Point on December 29. Photo: Kenneth Miles

Life's a beach . . . A shag visits St Clair beach, Dunedin at 9.15pm, Wednesday, December 29. Photo: Kesh Gilmour

First time . . . Jacob McInnes (20 months) advances up the 'shoe' slide at Marlow Park, Dunedin, on Boxing Day. Photo: Paula Kennedy

Rolling on... Jack Richardes, aged 11, testing his new skateboard at Andersons Bay school on boxing day. Photo: Kathy Richards

Crikey . . . Harvey Pringle (5), of Australia, tries out a new scooter at his grandparents' home in Palmerston. Photo: Lois Davis

A white Christmas . . . Snow near the the top of the chairlifts ar Remarkables ski field about 8 am on Christmas morning. PHOTO: Reuben Horsley

Time for a cuppa . . . Sophia Owers (2) enjoys her new tea set on Christmas Day. Photo: Fiona Owens

Emily Paterson (10) enjoying the waves at Brighton Beach. Credit: Glenda Paterson.

Child on board . . . Hope Stapley (3) showing what her Mum calls her "Dane Rumble sunglasses look" on Boxing Day. PHOTO: Samantha Cairns

Friends... Sequoia Lyall (nearly 4) of Mosgiel with two new additions to her family ( Christmas Gifts) they are as yet unnamed.Taken at Nana and Grandad Lyalls Christmas Day lunch. Photo: Jan Lyall

Tiger, our family cat hoping to get a boost from the Grandchildrens booster seat. Photo: Jan Lyall

How's that Grandad... James Napier 21 months learning to ride his "Toot Toot" trike in Te Anau on Christmas Day. Photo: Diane Varcoe

Friends and family at Wakouaiti races. From left Andrew and Barbara Hamilton, Rod White, Maggie Wells, Beulah Leitch, Nigel Dunstone, Hannah White, Bethan Dunstone-Leitch, Abbey & Laura Hamilton, Callum White. By Helen White

Catching a wave . . . Hannah White (11) and Sian Remon (10) cop a faceful while on their way to the St Clair Salt Water Pool on Thursday, December 30. Photo: Helen White

Harvey Pringle (5) enjoys icecream at the Waikouaiti Races. Credit: Lois Davis,

Cool in the pool . . . Jorja Woodford (18 months) at home in Westwood. Photo: Rachel Turner

Don't I look lovely... All dressed up and nowhere to go Ciara Turner (7) showing off her finery to Nana and Grandad. Photo: Heather Turner

Vicky McCallum and son Harry (11) playing his new game "Battleships" on Boxing Day at Grandma and Grandads at Seadown. By Lois Davis

Quack quack . . . A pair of ducklings at the Dunedin Botanic Garden. Photo: Mark Christos

Taking in the view.. Malcolm Oakes (Oamaru) on Paul Robinsons Christmas Trek, Dunback Photo: Carmen Brensell

mmIMG_5052.JPG Lunch break . . . Micayla Brenssell, of Dunback, (left) with horse Ronnie and Jasmine Neilson, of Pig Root, with horse Karma on a Christmas trek near Dunback. Photo: Carmen Brensell

Drumming away...Daisy Parke (Auckland) shows us how to play her new Drum Set on Christmas Day in Dunback, East Otago. Photo: Carmen Brensell

Technological concentration... Lilly Parke (Auckland) with her new laptop she got on Christmas Day Dunback, East Otago. Photo: Carmen Brensell

Rodeo riders... NZ Junior Rodeo Team member Paige Church on Black (Palmerston) and first time Barrel racer Micayla Brenssell on Ram (Dunback) waiting their turn at the Millers Flat Rodeo Boxing Day. Photo: Carmen Brensell

Chubby cherub... Photographer Liz Downeys magic moment was seeing her first grandchild, Kayla Stanger aged 1 month old. By Liz Downey

Two thumbs up... Lucas (3 )& Thomas (5) Mason with their father Craig having fun in the Family Spa, Fairfield, Nov, 2010. Photo: Steph Mason

Hang on... Hayden Sharp (18) on the biscuit at the banockburn inlet on boxing day 2010. Photo: Wilma Sharp

Taking a dip... Ellen Sharp (14) Swimming at the bannockburn inlet on boxing day 2010. Photo: Wilma Sharp

Hoof it uncle!... Lindsay marshell takes neice Ellen Sharp (14) for a spin in the jetbout at banockburn inlet on boxing day 2010. Photo: Wilma Sharp

Aramoana, Surfing, Dec 2010. PHOTO: ANNA BEGG

Maia Koen (7) packing cherries at Cromwell on 29 December 2010. Photo: Charlene Koen

The Yellow Eyed penguin was at Curio Bay 27th Dec. By Alison Petrie.

Pinnie Parade . . . brothers, John (left) and David Troon take a break during Christmas dinner preparations at their residence near Frankton, Queenstown. By Jo Boyd

St Kilda, Sunset, December 2010. PHOTO: ANNA BEGG

Wanaka.JPG In a bunch . . . Lupins on the Lake Wanaka waterfront in December. Photo: Anna Begg

Sophisticated lady... My 2 year old granddaughter Aria McFelin on holiday in Timaru on 30 December 2010. Photographer: Lesley Nixon

Every man . . . Kevin Mason and his dog Ozzy at Waldronville beach on Christmas Day. Photo: Val Mason.

Danielle Brockie watching Bemore Dam spilling, up close and personal. How powerful it is to watch! Photo: Leanne Brockie.

Thrills . . . Ella Gomez (6) Sharon Tayles (46) and Max Gomez (10) at the Benmore Dam spillway on Tuesday, January 4. Photo: Tony Gomez

The face says it all . . . Emma Dunn (11) and Alisha de Groot (12) biscuit riding at Taieri Mouth. Photo: Leanne de Groot.

Unseasonal . . . Blair Olsen, of Dunedin, enjoys high water flow in the Otematata River. Photo: Kirsten Olsen

Online . . . Blake Mosley (8) brings in a trout at Lake Onslow on New Year's Day, supported by his dad and their friends the Pringle family. Photo: Lisa Cowie

Pierhead jump . . . Breeana Richardson (14) entertains herself at Wellers Rock while waiting for the tour boat Monarch to depart. Photo: Brett Richardson

Jenna paterson (7)on swing at brighton 31/12/2010. Photo: Frances Ashton

Take a dog fishing . . . Spencer Campbell (6) with his dog Harry at Butcher's Dam, Central Otago, on Wednesday, December 29. Photo: Lezanne Campbell

Gaining speed... Callum Brown from Balclutha aged 4 riding his bike at the Kaitangata BMX Track on Wednesday 29 December. Photo: Jo Brown

Newly weaned calves cool off on a hot Central day (Arrowtown) while their mums look on. Photo by Kaye Eden

Great fun . . . Carolena Booth (2) leading her grandad's dog Bailey at Owaka, January 2. Photo: Allison Booth

Cooling down . . . Maia Koen (7) on the flooded shore of Lake Wanaka on January 3. Photo: Charlene Koen

Helper's day off . . . Cruz Hinson (3 months) at Grandad's house on Christmas Day. Photo: Kirsty Hinson

Enjoying the sun . . . Danny Olsen (2), of Dunedin, with dog Ollie at Otematata, Photo: Kirsten Olsen

Hanging out . . . Thomas Mason (5), Liam Grellet (6) and Mitchell Wheeler (5) inside a dead tree at their campsite in Galloway, near Alexandra, on January 4. Photo: Stephanie Mason

Home for Christmas . . . a 'family' of diggers parked up behind the Hocken Library on December 27. Photo: Peter Binns

Renae and Jamie Church at Moeraki. Photo: Christine Bain

Dion Church horseriding in Dunback. Photo: Christine Bain

Cameron Donaldson (12) of Fairfield caught this 5.5kg salmon from their boat, just off the Ravensbourne wharf on December 29th. Photo: Arthur & Tania Donaldson

This photo was taken at Lake Benmore where fellow camper, Geoff Owens, adopted a family of ducks, that without fail, waddled up from the lake twice a day to be fed. Photo: Kourtney Rogers

In depth . . . Paige Church (14) and Jamie Church (8) in the Shag River at Dunback domain. Photo: Christine Bain

Emily Paterson (10) enjoying the waves at Brighton Beach. Credit: Glenda Paterson.

Favourite Christmas present . . . Carolena Booth (2) in her new fairy costume on Boxing Day. Photo: Allison Booth

Takes the biscuit . . . Erica Kewish at Falls Dam, near St Bathans, on January 5. Photo: Steve Kewish

My first fish . . . Amber Mowat-Jopson (8) at Butchers Dam, near Alexandra, on December 30. Photo: Kaye Jopson

Baby's first smiles . . . Rita Booth (10 weeks) on 28 December. Photo: Allison Booth

Harry Brenssell 9yrs old with mum Di Brensell, catching blue cod at Shag Point on 4th Jan. Photo: Dean Brenssell.

Look, no hands . . . Fraser McAtamney (6) plays in the sand at Papatowai beach in the Catlins on January 2. Photo: Simon McAtamney

Jackson Ah Wong (2 ) and his grandad Ken Fahey thin carrots in their Swayers Bay garden. Photo: Anna Fahey-Wong

Grandma (Joyce Bone) (90) - making one of her winning picks at the Waikouaiti Races on New Years Day. Taken by Helen White

Hand-held photo . . . Joshua Buchanan (4), Matt Buchanan and Isabella Buchanan (6) in Wanaka on December 29. Photo: Carrie-Ann Buchanan

Harry Brenssell 9yrs jumping in backwards to do backstroke. Swimming lessons with Graham Laing at Ranfurly Pool between Christmas and new year. Photo: Di Brenssell

Here we are enjoying the sunshine at Lake Aviemore,splashing and swimming in the lake. Howard Brockie, Danielle Brockie, and hiding behind the li-low is Mike Brockie and friend. Photo taken by Leanne Brockie

Having a shave freedom camping way, lake Aviemore and yes it was raining 5th Jan 2011 Howard Brockie. Photo taken by Leanne Brockie

Photo of daughters Emma (17yrs) and Katherine (8yrs) at Chinese Village, Arrowtown - January 4th 2011. Photo: Dianne Lewis

Photo of daughters Emma (17yrs) and Katherine (8yrs) Lewis at Chinese Village, Arrowtown "We promise to behave from now on mum"- January 4th 2011. Photo: Dianne Lewis

Photo of son Sam. sleeping with his little sister Katherine watching over him - after family holiday to Queenstown - January 5th 2011. Photo: Dianne Lewis

Time for a cool off . . . Crawford Merriman (2), of Dunedin, enjoys an ice-cream to cool off after a big holiday in Hampden. PHOTO: KARA MERRIMAN

I can see clearly now! photo: Bill Borrow,

Nothing quite like it . . . Alan McLeary, of South Otago Scout Troop, Balclutha, after the Challenge Valley Mud activity on January 3 during the National Scout Jamboree at Mystery Creek, Hamilton. Photo: Karen Sinclair

James Hanning (4 years) at his Grandparents crib at Otematata chilling out on his favourite hammock at New Years 2010. Photo: Jo Hanning

Still life . . . A pair of Jandals sits on the shore of Lake Benmore. Photo: Kourtney Rogers (15)

Here are some photos of Jenna Paterson (7) surfing the waves at Brighton Beach. Photos were taken by Glenda Paterson.

A Kawarua Jet boat skims the calm waters of the Kawarau River with a load of happy tourists. By Jo Boyd

First Day of 2011 and Joseph Ogiers (8yrs) 1st biscuit ride, on the Henley River. Photo: Kim Ogier

Morning cast . . . Nigel, Josh and Tash Whyte fish off rocks at Kaiteriteri beach, Nelson region. Photo: Dianna Whyte

mm Kite Flying.JPG Up to the highest height . . . Bella Thomas (7) at her grandparents' holiday house in Kurow on January 7. Photographer: Simon Thomas

We don't need our togs, we are only going for a paddle . . . Brittany Weir, Holly Thompson, Tash Whyte and Ella Scott, in the Kyeburn river. Photo: Dianna Whyte

Raft of opportunities . . . Toby Dawson (3) tries the oars for size at Fisherman’s Bend, Lake Waitaki,on December 29. Photo: Jennifer Dawson

Health and safety . . . Libby Begg (16 months) on Christmas Day with her new earmuffs for wearing on the tractor with her dad. Photo: Carmen Begg

Hug from Mason Pringle 6, Australia visiting Nana Lois in Palmerston for Christmas. Taken by Rhonda Pringle

Easy as falling off a log . . . Alice Merriman (9) jumps into the creek at Measley beach, South Otago, on December 31. Photo: Melissa Merriman

Doggy bag . . . Meg loves being carried around in this 'Otago Daily Times' cooler. Photo: Jenny McNally

Megan Hanning (7 years) on horse "Bro" at the top of the Danseys Pass at New Year. A surprise ride which Megan was very excited and grateful for! Photo: Gerard Hanning

Thumbs up . . . Georgina Couper (11) and Samantha Couper (9) scout the new water feature at the Mosgiel BMX track on Tuesday, January5. Photo: Penelope Couper

Amber Mowat (8) racing her cousin Caleb Mowat from Australia from the pontoon into the shore at Wetherall Creek Lake Dunstan on boxing day. Photo: Rodney Jopson

The Olsen tribe enjoying a days trip to Puzzle world in Wanaka. Left to right- Mason (8), Lucas (5), Blake (10), Jayde (2.5) and Danny (2.5) from Dunedin. Photo: Kirsten Olsen

It's not that cold really . . . Logan Bird (9) of Owaka tests the water of the Owaka River on New Year's Day. Photo: Karen Bird

Fetch . . . Local dogs Max (with stick) and Lucy race back to the bank of the Owaka River for another round. Photo: Karen Bird

This is what we are . . . Macey Mitchell, Magan Mitchell, Kaitlyn Bird, Reon Lowery, Sarah Mitchell, Logan Bird, Jarvis Penn, Caty Penn and Dane Lowery, all of Owaka, help each other on to an islet in the Owaka River on New Year's Day. Photo: Karen Bird

Just like his dad . . . Roger Capil and son Caleb Capil (5) relay pavers at their home in Outram on January 4. Photo: Michelle Capil

Saskia Vink (10) and Emily Paterson (10) at the Bayfield playground. Photo taken by Glenda Paterson.

Tide out . . . Pounawea on a hot summers day. Photo: Wilma Sharp

Enjoying the water . . . Cory May (11) at the Pounawea Elbow on Sunday. Photo: Wilma Sharp

Two turtledoves . . . a pair of kereru relax at Pounawea on Sunday. Photo: Wilma Sharp

Tayla Ashton (2) and Giselle the bichon relax at the fammily crib in Naseby on January 4. Photo: Helen Ashton

Jack Hitchcox (6) checks Mister Jack the morning after the baby rabbit was rescued from a waterway at the Southern reservoir, Mount Grand, Dunedin. Photo: Angela Carter

Relaxing . . . Maia Koen (7) and Marco Koen (12) take a spa in Cromwell on December 28. Photo: Charlene Koen

Life savers . . . Alyssa Hitchcox (4), Alana Carter (13), Chanelle Carter (16), Amy Hitchcox (2) and (at rear) Jack Hitchcox (6) with a baby rabbit they rescued from the water at the Southern reservoir, Mount Grand. Photo: Tania Hitchcox

Riley Henderson, 7 months old, playing in the bath at home with some of the new bath toys he got for Christmas. Photo: Jo Henderson

This is going to hurt . . . Ryan Johnston (7) of Moa Flat, falls off a ram during the sheep ride at the Millers Flat Rodeo on Boxing Day. Photo: Gill Booth

He's over . . . Tom Lindsay (14) of Palmerston skimboards the tide line at Tautuku beach. Photo: Jan Lindsay

Logan Boyd (15) has a rest from snorkelling near Frankton. By Jo Boyd

Sunset over Arrowtown on the 3/01/2010. Photo By : Michael Eden

Anniversary . . . Carolena Booth (2) on Surat beach after a New Year's Day picnic. Three generations of her ancestors were aboard the ship Surat which beached there on New Year's Day 1874. Photo: Allison Booth

Kid's looking at you here . . . Campbell Powell (4) in a tree on the track to Purakaunui Falls, the Catlins, on January 4. Photo: Sam Knowles

This is my brother Jack Verhoef (11) having fun sand boarding at Smaill's beach. photo: Shanna Verhoef (14)

This is my son Jack Verhoef (11) enjoying sand boarding at Smaill's beach. Photo: Kathy Richards

Contemplation . . . Charlie Andrews (4), Shaianne Andrews (10) and Damien Hooper Andrews (18 months) look out at Lake Waihola on New Year's Day. Photo: Sonya Hooper

Goodwill to all men . . . Toby Dawson (3) targets his older brother Conor (6, right), in a water fight on Christmas night. Photo: Jennifer Dawson

Slippery when wet . . . Twins Christian and Jamie Napier (8) enjoy the water slide at the River Road Revival concert at Kyeburn, Maniototo on Tuesday, January 4. Photo: Francie Morrow

Wayne Olsen ( Dunedin ) enjoying a break away in Otematata with twin grandchildren Danny and Jayde Olsen both aged 2.5 ( Dunedin ). Photo: Kirsten Olsen