ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Thumbnail Caption Kaiwhaiki Hillside - farming on the lower Whanganui River. Fence posts and wire, poplars and macracarpa, the cabbage trees standing strong, neatly spaced in the sun while around them tumbles down. Ruepehu - South West - from the Drivers Seat. The New Zealand love affair with the road, driving and landscapes. The iconic Ruepehu dominating the sky line ghost like as the driver climbs the last pinch up onto the Central Plateau from the South West. Joy of Service (Praise to God) Enjoy my life in New Zealand Chinese in New Zealand Spirits were undampened as a sea of graduands took the Auckland wet weather in their stride -Spring Graduation 2009 Kerikeri '2008 - represents New Zealand to me, the country I grew up in. The simple composition of half blue sky and half green grass. The people in the shot are members of my family, but the viewer may choose to imagine themselves in this scene since their backs are turned. Grey Lynn Park on a misty winters night... working hard late into the silence of the night. This photo was taken on May 30th 2009 at Grey Lynn park. As a university student a lot of my friends lived around the park and is probably the second most important park after albert park for me as a uni student Faith, family, home and #8 fencing wire! Remember Zambi-Zimbawe joint Man and Biosphere Committee Mana Lion Kill Guys going to town Morning Glory Phantom Colours of New Zealand I had a hangover that day and was sleeping all the way and when i woke up i saw Shortlist? Y/N 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 that... Fantastic image. Sheeeeeepppppppssssss! During the landing to the Auckland Airport. Whoops! Retouching the edges of a Macrocarpa table before smoko. A busy schedule OK, go Aquarius meets the Ox Cloudscape on a thoughtful day 1 Cloudscape on a thoughtful day 2 Cloudscape on a thoughtful day 3 The Wave - This image is from a little-known hike on the Arizona/Utah border. The Wave represents the serenity and tranquility I seek and find in nature. The Wave black and white DIY Dad Not your typical Nana Catching the bus Boys in the hood Taxi driver Traditionally as a culture we are defined by our staunchness, conservatism and hardworking nature, yet there are moments when our free spiritedness and spontaneity is undeniable Traditionally as a culture we are defined by our staunchness, conservatism and hardworking nature, yet there are moments when our free spiritedness and spontaneity is undeniable Traditionally as a culture we are defined by our staunchness, conservatism and hardworking nature, yet there are moments when our free spiritedness and spontaneity is undeniable Who me? Yes you! The gutter gang 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Auckland Harbour Bridge through a Flute Pre-Wash Cycle Tui and Powerlines Wild west coast dreaming A history through culture Boys and barbeques The rope swing Local colour A day on Whakapapa From lake to mountain James and I grew up in the lecture rooms and commons of University. James as a new kid on the block and me as a new parent. This is who we are. We're not too sure where life is taking us, but we're certain it's worth the effort Getting back to the roots of who we are "I am" - our identity is that which we form in response to our learning and our surroundings. In particular natural elements such as land, sea and climate, play a strong part in molding the New Zealand nation. Journey through the land It doesn't matter who you are or where you came from, we are all an extension of nature We are all on the journey to find our place in the world We are the future Papatuanuku Ranginui Whatever the weather Kiwis support each other as we gracefully reach for the sky A nation of beach lovers - even in the middle of winter. Cruisy days of summer in our coastal paradise. Rangitoto Island 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 Auckland city Outstanding in his field Our bright future When I grow up I want to be an old lady The Fondness of Nature Vs the embrace of technology Simple Pleasures Sharing our walk of life The environment we are living Wond'rous regeneration following adversity [Regrowth after Black Saturday, VIC] Wond'rous regeneration following adversity [Regrowth after Black Saturday, VIC] Pohuto geyser becomes one with the clouds Knitted together We are communicating with each other regardless of race and culture Who we are - A central memory that defines me is that of recreatcion and summer holidays revolving around boatsheds and batches. Some old doors, 4x2, and corrugated iron and you have a NZ icon. Who we are - As a people we are connected to the land - even pakeha - and especially to the join between sea and land. Who we are is a beautiful sunset and red gumboots in a big puddle. Who we are - we are nothing if not our children - some vivacious and loud, others quiet and watching. After the planting: Our tree-planters gather after our community tree planting on Arbour Day 2009 at Atuanui-Mt Auckland for the conservation initiative, Atuanui Restoration Project. I love my tiki Little rascal - my timid sensitive wee daughter shows her true colours! Going bush That’s my house and that’s Nana’s house Monks in Singapore. This exposure struck me as a subtle expression of identity no matter what the time and place is. In my travel to Singapore, I could not help but notice these Buddhist monks loading their grocery shopping into the trunk of their late model car. Our identity is not time or money dependent, we are who we 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 are anywhere, anytime. Conversation Holiday snap Reviewing the day Summer concentration Unity Patrick looks for train Patrick ni ni Spirit of the land I walk for my Moko Peaceful Protest - Advancing together for the rights for seats dedicated to Maori on the new Auckland Super-City Council.' Auckland May 2009 ‘Hikoi Haka at Aotea Square’ Auckland May 2009 WE ARE ONE IN A FOREIGN LAND: A KIWI, AN INDONESIAN, AND TWO MALAYSIANS IN ONE HAPPY FAMILY THAT HAS MADE THE PHILIPPINES THEIR SECOND HOME Kiwis - "We do what we've gotta do" Tāne Keeps the Peace Indomitable Spirit We are Mt. Cook. We are coming from the past. We are natural, strong, peaceful. We are Auckland City. We are going to the future. We are modern, international, flourishing. Children in Tiquina, by Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. The monument commemorates the War of the Pacific (1879-1884), in which Peru and Bolivia were defeated by Chile, giving rise to a lasting animosity. The inscription reads: “Lo que un día fue nuestro, nuestro otra vez será” – “What was one day ours, will be ours again”. Pakiri evening High Above Earth (is a photo of a march – wasn’t able to get permission from kids in the photo) 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 Coastal Classic: Yachties joust for position in the Waitemata Harbour just before the start of the race to Russell. At the beach - summertime camping (Jenna and Savannah half sisters) Shadow of two beautiful girls emerging from the crisp clean water at Whangamata Summertime at the Beach (camping) Our flag RESPECTING TRADITION-GOING FORWARD TOGETHER. HONOURING HISTORY –SECURING OUR FUTURE. Freedom on a summer’s day National Treasure: We are a nation that likes to collect junk 1886: I will use these when I get round to having that awesome party that I always talk about Strike a pose: Maybe these will become collectables in 50 years time Different races one expression Eco bridge Project management NZ xmas at the beach Styles at Avondale market Beach ANZAC day The essentials of a country girl studying in the city. Exotic Twist (hold me…) Inter-racial relationship of unique cultures in becoming one. 126 The Colour of Spring -The background is the Sky tower, a landmark that is hard to be missed. Located at the heart of Auckland city, known for its rich diversified culture. 127 128 129 We are our own creations Craccum 2009 Back in five 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 Monarch of the Glen Mitre Peak Milford Sound A Courtyard Scene. "Am-ao-rican culture": An americanised Kiwi walking past a kiwi Marilyn in the streets of Auckland. Tell me what shoes you wear, I will tell you who you are. A jewelery stall at the 2009 Diwali, a beautiful reminder of the diversity Auckland houses. Sunny afternoons on Narrow Neck beach with friends, an epitome of growing up on the shore. Childhood playgrounds Infinity's secrets (taken at Tolaga Bay, East Coast) At day's end (picture of New Zealand's largest pohutukawa tree, Te Araroa, East Coast) Tangaroa's playground (taken at Tolaga Bay, East Coast) These are our hands Potentially Kiwi The quintessential kiwi day Running around in circles Life and death Ingenuity Roughing It Mt Whakapapa Napier Zoo We are one with nature We are born from the sea We are lifted by the wind Does it hurt your ears? Joshua Burns swaps notes with Hayden Pullen during the Waiheke Walk for Peace, 20 September 2009. Christine Jeffs, Film-maker and Horsewoman # 1 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 Christine Jeffs, Film-maker and Horsewoman # 2 Nyrene Mills, Store Manager at PGG Wrightson and Horsewoman Our Culture - Chinatown in Melbourne Multicultural Background - Tourists feeding birds Surfers at Karakare Beach Lunch in the river Trampers at spirits bay Nature is in the heart and in the soul of every New Zealander The spirit of the country A COUNTRY BETWEEN THE SKY AND THE SEA An Open Window Te Marae O Waitaha Te Rakau Constructive interference (Light Waves) The train station Thank god for one more The moon tells a secret