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Best Day of My Life

The MixFebruary 9

An excellent reception

Receiving a Citizens Award was proof positive that Lawrence McCraw had been heard. 
An excellent reception
An excellent reception
The MixAugust 12

A welcome glimpse of family

2018’s Robert Lord Writers’ Cottage summer writer in residence Maria Samuela remembers the day she "met" her grandfather.
A welcome glimpse of family
A welcome glimpse of family
The MixAugust 5

Lost and found

A terrifying separation made for a memorable moment for Emma Farry.
Lost and found
Lost and found
The MixApril 29

The pick of the days

The opportunity to go out foraging together one last time, made for a special afternoon for Ngaire Young. 
The pick of the days
The pick of the days
The MixOctober 15

At the feet of genius

An intimate audience with Renaissance art made a lasting impression on Jillian Porteous.
At the feet of genius
At the feet of genius
The MixAugust 27

On top of the world

A peak experience was tops for Mike Wright.
On top of the world
On top of the world
The MixAugust 13

Sound and vision

Some days are light and shade, and are all the more remarkable for that, writes Peter Adams.
Sound and vision
Sound and vision
The MixJuly 23

Moments to remember

Best days contain the best moments, writes Jane Macknight.
Moments to remember
Moments to remember
The MixJune 18

High on family

Bicycles, tents and books make a winning combination, writes Natalie Yule Yeoman.
High on family
High on family
The MixMay 28

Proving what’s possible

After nearly 100 hours of non-stop racing, Bernice  Lepper knows she can foot it with the best in the world. 
Proving what’s possible
Proving what’s possible
The MixMarch 31

Some targets met

Not all of the aims of Joss Miller’s hunting trip were met. But it was still the best of times.
Some targets met
Some targets met
The MixMarch 5

A new lease on life

You can’t beat the feeling of getting back in the saddle, writes Inge Doesburg.
A new lease on life
A new lease on life
The MixFebruary 19

A knight to remember

A glengarry, a bottle of whisky, the family coat of arms: what could it mean? Herb Ritchie found out what his daughters had been up to.
The MixFebruary 5

Lapping it up

Good company and great scenery is a combination that’s hard to beat, writes Bridget Irving.
Lapping it up
Lapping it up
The MixJanuary 22

Landing on your feet

A step into the unknown proved to be a step in the right direction for Victor Rodger.
Landing on your feet
Landing on your feet
The MixDecember 4

A scorcher on the beach

An uninvited guest made a memorable occasion unique, writes Rose Hudson.
A scorcher on the beach
A scorcher on the beach
The MixNovember 20

For a moment, someone else

Moscow, the old order was crumbling and a man was selling vegetables, writes Peter Stupples.
For a moment, someone else
For a moment, someone else
The MixNovember 13

Triumphant, barely

The giddy euphoria of graduation made for a truly memorable day, writes Brittany Travers.
Triumphant, barely
Triumphant, barely
The MixOctober 9

Unbounded, unbridled relief

While lots of days are pretty special, there is one that really sticks in Ross Johnston’s brain.
Unbounded, unbridled relief
Unbounded, unbridled relief
The MixSeptember 25

Puff the magic mower

It was a remarkable day when Mike Hamblyn pulled the starter cord on the rest of his life.
Puff the magic mower
Puff the magic mower
The MixSeptember 4

Time of her life

Perfect timing made for a fascinating visit to a New York institution, Anne Turvey writes.
Time of her life
Time of her life
The MixAugust 21

Socialist’s big break

The worst days can have a silver lining, writes Prof Jim Flynn, of the University of Otago.
Socialist’s big break
Socialist’s big break
The MixAugust 7

High sun and perfect spots

There’s nothing like a well-practised summer routine for an endless succession of best days, writes Hannah Molloy.
High sun and perfect spots
High sun and perfect spots
The MixJuly 25

Bonfire in the snow

It was an adventure that could have spluttered and died. But instead it burnt brightly into the night, writes Dan Kelly.
The MixJuly 10

A first true friend

The beauty and freedom of Queenstown made for a day that has stayed with Fred Fox.