Magic moments: January 5

The Caley family, Gareth, Helen, Catherine and Matilda, 4, enjoy kayaking on the Avon on Boxing...
The Caley family, Gareth, Helen, Catherine and Matilda, 4, enjoy kayaking on the Avon on Boxing Day. PHOTO: GRACE CALEY
Luke Trolove, 6, Eliana Trolove, 4, Isaac Maunder, 9, and Levi Maunder, 7, up a tree in Napier on...
Luke Trolove, 6, Eliana Trolove, 4, Isaac Maunder, 9, and Levi Maunder, 7, up a tree in Napier on Boxing Day. PHOTOGRAPHER: JEANETTE CORSON
On an annual family motorbike trip to Dome Hut on Glenaray Station on Saturday are (from left)...
On an annual family motorbike trip to Dome Hut on Glenaray Station on Saturday are (from left) Laura Baldwin, Luca Baldwin, 7, Finley McConnell, 4, Alex McConnell, 10, Kerrod Baldwin, Paul McConnell, Mckenna Baldwin, 2, and Jessica McConnell. PHOTO:...
Five-year-old Japanese spitz Luffy wears his Christmas present, a superman costume, on a walk to...
Five-year-old Japanese spitz Luffy wears his Christmas present, a superman costume, on a walk to That Wanaka Tree on Christmas Day. PHOTO: JORDIE BERES
Carson Powick, 10, at an early family Christmas lunch. PHOTO: KIM MORTON
Carson Powick, 10, at an early family Christmas lunch. PHOTO: KIM MORTON
Cousins Micah Viljoen, 2, Emily Mathieson, 3, and Scarlett Matheson, 4, enjoy ice blocks in the...
Cousins Micah Viljoen, 2, Emily Mathieson, 3, and Scarlett Matheson, 4, enjoy ice blocks in the sun. PHOTO: JOHN MATHIESON

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.