Jan Lyall gives the thumbs up for her Christmas gift of a bird bath. Now all that is needed are the birds to use it. PHOTO: CRAIG LYALL
Fireworks burst over Wānaka for New Year’s Eve celebrations. PHOTO: CHELSEA CARMICHAEL
Enjoying her first Christmas dinner in Clyde is Lila Charteris, 11 months, of Dunedin. PHOTO: EMMA HARVEY
Stella, 7, and brother Jordy, 4, look at a tiger at Auckland Zoo. PHOTO: EMMA O’CONNOR
Tui Ocean, 7, and lil Jeff (salty sea dog) celebrate the start of the holidays in style at Allans Beach, Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: GIOVANNA PENNO
Send us your photo and win!
Delight your friends and family, captivate our readers and share your favourite holiday images in our Magic Moments competition.
Entries will be published from December 26 to January 10, 2026.
Only 1 entry per person, please.
The winners will be announced in the Otago Daily Times on January 12.
First prize: $100 voucher and an A3 canvas of the winning photograph
Second prize: A3 canvas print of the second prize photograph.
Third prize: ODT puzzle of the Dunedin Railway Station.
Also: Everyone who has a photo published in our competition can take the original file to Jonathan's Photo Warehouse in Dunedin and receive a free enlargement.
