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January 2012 New Zealand Photo Contest

Winner of the January contest is Marie Waters with her photo 'View over Rangitoto'

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Photos of the 2012 Lantern Festival in Auckland

Musicians and artists as well as martial art performers entertained visitors that came to view the lantern display to welcome, with Auckland's Chinese community, the Chinese New Year. A food stall promenade fed the crowd and fun activities kept younger visitors happily entertained. The sparkling highlight was the finalising firework on this yearly event.

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William Hobson Founder of Auckland Anniversary Day

Auckland Anniversary Day founded by William Hobson marks a busy long weekend in the Auckland event calender.

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Views over Rangitoto - January 2012 - NZ Photo Contest

I took this photo recently as part of a photography shoot at North Head in Devonport. I have lived in Auckland all my life and never been up to North Head

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Outdoor Adventure Tour - Hillary Trail

Seventy kilometres, four days and three nights outdoor adventure tour in the Waitakere Ranges following the outlined tracks of the Hillary Trail.

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Horsing Around On Sunset - January 2012 - NZ Photo Contest

This is a pic taken by my hubby on a VERY average digi cam. It was taken unbeknown to us as we were playing with our horses in the surf on a stunning night

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Christmas Sky - January 2012 - NZ Photo Contest

I took this photo of the sky above the Waitakere Ranges on Christmas night. I left the shutter open so that I got a gradient in the sky and the car's lights

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Digital Photo Contests of New Zealand Photos

New Zealand is famed for its landscapes and beaches. This inspired the monthly digital photo contests of New Zealand photos. Invited are all who share a passion for NZ.

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Things to do in Wellington

The North Island of New Zealand is home of things to do in Wellington. These include to discover the film sites of Lord of the Rings, horse back riding in Wairarapa, and city explorer tours.

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Bay of Islands Tour - North Island - New Zealand

The North Island of New Zealand is is the place to discover 144 islands and inlets on a Bay of Islands tour.

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Rotorua Attractions

The North Island of New Zealand is home to Rotorua attractions. These vary from exhilarating geothermal activity, to to traditional cultural events and many adveture activities.

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Traditional Maori Clothing

Even though these days Maori clothing is typical to thetwenty-first century, there are still glimpses of the beautifultraditional clothing in many formal events.

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