An interesting connection
I have recently stumbled across the Otago Daily Times' account of the 1923 wedding of Norman and Dorothy Haggitt.
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First marathon of the new year?
First marathon of the new year?
At 12:01am on January 1, two local Queenstown runners, Michael Heyes and Hayley Holmes, set off into the dark, racing against the rising sun to be the first in the world to complete a marathon in...
Fishing for Christmas
Fishing for Christmas
Me and my son were relaxing at the harbour fishing on Christmas Eve and saw this wee guy hunting for a meal for Christmas day. - Graeme Hesketh
Wānaka photographer Richard Young scores a double victory
Wānaka photographer Richard Young scores a double victory
Wānaka photographer Richard Young has achieved an extraordinary double victory, winning both the Wildlife and Landscape Photographer of the Year awards at the prestigious New Zealand Geographic...
Coastguard Queenstown wins Unit of the Year at the annual Coastguard Awards of Excellence in Auckland
Coastguard Queenstown wins Unit of the Year at the annual Coastguard Awards of Excellence in Auckland
Coastguard Queenstown has had an extremely busy and productive year.
Cheeky rabbit grabs feed before night shooting
Cheeky rabbit grabs feed before night shooting
One of many signs around at the Dunedin Botanic Gardens is their regular night shooting for rabbits and possum pest control.
Southern People First celebrates 21 years of self-advocacy
Southern People First celebrates 21 years of self-advocacy
Southern People First celebrated 21 years of self-advocacy at the Dunedin Edgar Centre at the weekend.
Visitor to St Clair
Visitor to St Clair
Took these pictures on the esplanade this morning of a special visitor
Not guilty
Not guilty
Despite being at the scene Sir Winston Peters Esquire, (3), is not guilty, says owner Kate Nimmo (formally of Wānaka).
Aurora Australis this morning
Aurora Australis this morning
The best part of the day! 🗞
After the rain
After the rain
A rhododendron tree in Duke Street lost most of its flowers in the rainstorm, creating a beautiful splash of colour raising spirits after the grey days of rain.
Lake Road - True to its name
Lake Road - True to its name
Taken from my vehicle heading north to Dunedin on SH1.
Waipara School combines pet day with agri kids
Waipara School combines pet day with agri kids
This year, Waipara School combined Pet day with an Agri Kids competition for the first time.
Young skinks sunbathing in Dunedin
Young skinks sunbathing in Dunedin
Dunedin's warm spring weather is bringing out the young skinks who are starting to show themselves in and around the rock gardens at The Botanic Gardens in Dunedin.
A beautiful Dunedin Monday morning
A beautiful Dunedin Monday morning
Dunedin feel good photo 🙂
Science we can all benefit from
Science we can all benefit from
The Ōtepoti Dunedin Homeschoolers took to the streets to figure out, once and for all, who has the best pizza in Dunedin.
Online safety talk draws over 120 parents
Online safety talk draws over 120 parents
Around 120 parents from Dunedin schools gathered at the Kings & Queens Performing Arts Centre for a talk led by renowned parent educator and online safety expert Rob Cope. The event brought...
The old schoolhouse - Blackstone Hill - Hills Creek
The old schoolhouse - Blackstone Hill - Hills Creek
Snow at the old schoolhouse - Blackstone Hill - Hills Creek.
National success for Otago secondary school weightlifters
National success for Otago secondary school weightlifters
The National Secondary School Weightlifting Championships saw young talent from across New Zealand meet at the Kolmar Papatoetoe Sports Centre. Three lifters from Otago Weightlifting in Dunedin...
Alexandra snowgirl excited about Blossom Festival!
Alexandra snowgirl excited about Blossom Festival!
Alexandra spring snow on 13th September.