I was almost directly under the approach path of this USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon that had just returned from an aerobatic display at Warbirds over Wanaka, and was about to land at Christchurch...
These two pukeko at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve grabbed the same shoot from the shallow water and jostled over it for a bit.
A toddler 'helps' this muscovy shelduck to 'cross the road' at Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park.
A child stops and wonders what the people in masks are protesting about during the Diwali Festival, held at Cathedral Square for the first time.
Last minute crowds are let in after queuing for a hour at the Botanic D'Lights exhibition at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens before closing time, and are delighted by the flowers that line the path...
Last minute crowds are let in after queuing for a hour at the Botanic D'Lights exhibition at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens before closing time, and are delighted by the rain tree that they find...
A dog looks on jealously as those around him enjoy the street food on offer at New Brighton Mall, among the many who came to attend the fireworks display at New Brighton Pier later that evening on Guy...
Even after official Diwali events have concluded and crowds have mostly subsided, the festivities continue for some still at Cathedral Square, cheered on by a man with a drum and his friends.
A little shag waits for fish along the stormwater drain on Linwood Avenue near Charlesworth Reserve.
A toddler investigates "Bruce" the tank engine at Steam Scene Christchurch (C.S.P.S.Inc), McLeans Island.
A mother and child capuchin monkey share a bonding moment at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
Parklands versus another team on a frosty morning at Englefield Park
A commemorative seat, hidden in the Bexley Wetland. Inscription: "Bexley - the hidden jewel in the crown. In memory of the community of Bexley, their devotion to both river and wetlands, sadly lost in...
Finding the lone Star of David at the Field of Remembrance at Latimer Square, on the lead up to Armistice Day.
Horseshoe Lake Reserve is now home to a colony of little shag during nesting season that can be seen from the car park area. During the day the parents routinely fly away to fish, and return to feed...
A young child crosses a bridge tilted due to earthquake damage at Horseshoe Lake Reserve, just north of the red-zoned subdivision of Horseshoe Lake.
A male blue damselfly rests on a leaf by the walking track during a hot summers day at Otukaikino Reserve near Kaiapoi.
An adult peeks into the glow-worm cave at Tūranga.
"A dancer performs a traditional Indonesian dance to gamelan music, performed by the University of Canterbury Gamelan Ensemble, as part of Ingham's Lazy Sundays at the Archery Lawn in the Botanic...
"The iconic Isaac Theatre Royal on its public open day, following completion of its earthquake repairs." - Contributor's note
"Crowds on the New Brighton dunes watching the fireworks launched from the pier during Guy Fawkes Night, while listening to the accompanying music being broadcast from loudspeakers." - Contributor's...
Taken on Worcester Boulevard near the intersection with Rolleston Avenue. "The spectacular Christchurch Tramway Restaurant which gives the unique experience in New Zealand." - Contributor's note
Site of 96 Gloucester Street, looking south towards Cathedral Square. Also visible are 170 Oxford Terrace and 107 Hereford Street.
Sign for Golden Fleece New Zealand, manufacturers of wool items.