Patience ... Retrievers Cooper, Winnie and Lucy hope their nice manners will earn a treat from Greg Urquhart at a barbecue in Wanaka on New Year’s Eve. PHOTO: GREG URQUHART : Magic Moments: January 8

Waterslide fun ... Kahu Houpapa, 8, and Nevaeh Houpapa, 4, slide into 2025 at home in Ranfurly on New Year's Day. PHOTO: AMY HUGHES : Magic Moments: January 8

Taking a breather ... Freddie, 6, George, 8, and Tommy, 4, Kornman stop at Wedderburn while cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail on January 3. PHOTO: MITCH KORNMAN : Magic Moments: January 8

Ready for another day ... Indi and Cleo are on the lookout for fun at the Albert Town campground on January 4. PHOTO: IAN RICHARDSON : Magic Moments: January 8

A long hike ... Sequoia Hardisty, 9, takes a rest about halfway along the Copland Valley heading towards the Welcome Flat hut on January 4. PHOTO: STU HARDISTY : Magic Moments: January 8

Slip-sliding ... Lucy Moore, 22 months, is set to zoom down a slide at the playground in Lambert St, Abbotsford. PHOTO: ROCHELLE MCCONE : Magic Moments: January 8