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Lake Wakatipu – Queenstown
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Lake Wakatipu – Queenstown

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Lake Wakatipu – Queenstown

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:52:29+13:00January 2nd, 2020|Categories: News & Articles|Tags: Best Photograph of the Day, Editing for Photographers, Editing Tips for Beginners, Editing Tips Lightroom, Photo Editing Advice, Photo Editing Techniques, Photo Editing Tips, Photo of the Day, Photography Guide, Picture of the Day, Top Photo of the Day|

Sometimes simple photos can tell a story. Is it tranquility, loneliness, finding ones-self or just taking in an amazing view?

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A New Decade
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A New Decade

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A New Decade

By Helen Oakes|2022-04-15T13:06:12+13:00January 1st, 2020|Categories: News & Articles|Tags: Best Photograph of the Day, Editing for Photographers, Editing Tips for Beginners, Editing Tips Lightroom, Photo Editing Advice, Photo Editing Techniques, Photo Editing Tips, Photo of the Day, Photography Guide, Picture of the Day, Top Photo of the Day|

We've entered a new decade. What does 2020 bring for us? New resolutions, career changes, renewed energy or something completely different?

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09, 2021

Kiwi Slang – Jandals

What is the origin of the term Jandals? The history of the kiwi jandal & its meaning has been debated. Morris Yock trademarked the jandal. New Zealand Slang
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09, 2021

Kiwi Slang – Sweet As

Sweet as can mean so many things and is used in lots of situations. It can mean good, awesome, no worries, you're welcome, nice and thanks. Kiwi NZ Slang Words.
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11, 2020

Kiwi Slang – On The Turps

Consuming alcohol in large quantities is known as getting on the turps or turpentine. Inebriated, intoxicated, excessive and binge drinking.
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09, 2021

Kiwi Slang – Yeah Nah

Yeah nah is a non-committal statement, you are acknowledging what someone is saying but you don't agree. It means indecision, no or maybe. Kiwi Slang Words.
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11, 2020

Kiwi Slang – Nek Minnit

The phrase 'nek minnit' became popular by New Zealand skateboarder, Levi Hawken. The term is used to explain a dramatic event; next minute.
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09, 2021

Kiwi Slang – Bach

A bach (pronounced 'batch') is a holiday home or beach house and they are an iconic part of our culture. 50,000 baches are in New Zealand. New Zealand Slang.