Reve Blair, 9, enjoys a slide and splash at Lake Hawea on December 30. PHOTO: BRIAN MILLER : Magic moments: January 20

Toby, an 8 year-old griffon, looks very smart after being groomed for Christmas. PHOTO: JILL DOWNING : Magic moments: January 20

A tui perches on a flax flower stem in Riverton. PHOTO: BERNENE BUTLER : Magic moments: January 20

While exploring the New Zealand bush, Jake Brewser, 14, George Findlay, 4, and Margot Findlay, 6, hide behind a giant totara near Lake Hauroko. PHOTO: DALE FINDLAY : Magic moments: January 20

Fred and Ava hang out together at Rotary Park on December 23. PHOTO: DEB KELLY : Magic moments: January 20

Maddie and Barry Walsh enjoy a lovely summer’s day in Te Anau. PHOTO: PAULINE TIPPET : Magic moments: January 20

Mazey, 14 months, races along Hampden Beach on Christmas Day. PHOTO: TREVOR CARROLL : Magic moments: January 20

Millie O’Connor, 4, of Maungatua/Outram, checks in on her broody bantam Robyn, during her 4th birthday celebrations on January 17. PHOTO: CHRISTINE O’CONNOR : Magic moments: January 20