#2586 ... The Emerald City

Celebrating a 30th birthday ... and the theme is the Emerald City ... these guys were right into it ... and they were going to enjoy every moment .. thanks for the photo and celebrate well and safe!!

#2585 ... Night Duty

Guardians of the City ... on night duty in Kenya Street.

#2584 ... Man's Best Friend

Kingi ... the shearing gang boss with his best friend ... Castle Point Station ... WDP on Tour

#2583 ... The 3 Little Goats

At the other end of the country in Queenstown ... three little Angora goats ... WDP on Tour

#2582 ... A Cut Above

Sharpening cutters for the shearing hand piece ... yes more out and about sampling the country ... the shearers change the cutters every 10-15 minutes so at every break they have to sharpen them all ready for the next run. A noisey and colourful process. The cutters are held by a magnet on the grinding head held by the shearer's hand in the photo ... Castle Point Station ... WDP on Tour

#2581 ... The Natural Fibre

The natural fibre stright off the sheep's back ... Castle Point Station ... WDP on Tour

#2580 ... Makara Shell

Shell on the beach at Makara ... textures & shapes ... IMAGE by AnnaB

#2579 ... On the Road

On the road in Central Otago ... a crisp clear evening   WDP on Tour

#2578 ... Makara Beach

Makara Beach ... West Coast, Wellington ... coastal remoteness next to the city. IMAGE by ANNA B

#2577 ... What's my name? ... Sean

The latest ovine hairstyle ... shearing time ... Castle Point Station, East Coast, Wairarapa

#2576 ... Shear Skill

The skill of the shearer on display every minutre of the day ... Castle Point Station ... 6 stands, 3 days ... thats a lot of sheep with new haircuts.

#2575 ... Working on the Land

Workers on Castle Point Station sort out the afternoon's activities,

#2574 ... Top of the Hill

Early morning watching the sun come up ... top of the Rimutaka Hill

#2573 ... On track

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The track, testing, checking, alignment, calibration .... almost everything machine ... having an overnight rest at Ngaio Station.

#2572 ... MAGIC Edward

Edward Harcourt ... MR MAGIC ... on Lambton Quay fascinating the locals with his slight of hand and amazing card tricks. Edward now has his own Magic Show to entertain you.

#2571 ... Tyson

Tyson delivering fresh tuna and salmon to Louis Segeant Sweet Couture in Featherston Street. Someones in for a tasty treat today

#2570 ... Graduates

Victoria University graduates parade through the city streets ... Lambton Quay

#2569 ... Bike Family

in the Wynard Quarter in Auckland ... WDP on Tour

#2568 ... Shootin' Hoops

The boys plaing some afternoon b-ball ...neat to see the city environs used bu everyone

#2567 ... Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay on the south coast ... IMAGE by Tim Noble ... THANKS

#2566 ... Reflective Perspective

Khansa reflected in the water features at the Britomart Transport Hub, Auckland ... WDP on Tour

#2565 ... Young Dancer

A young dancer having lunch with her grandparents ... weekend activities.

#2564 ... Paul

The coffee cup tidy up man at Mojos on the Waterfront ... Paul is the maestro of logistics and coffee bean packaging ... active and engaging. ... Nice to know ya man!!

#2563 ... Sunrise

Sunrise on Wellington Harbour ... another magic day in the capital city.

#2562 ... Nigella Chocolate

Getting ready to film the Wittakers Chocolate advert featuring Nigella Lawson. Nigella was a sweet delight for fans as she filmed a chocolate commercial in Wellington yesterday. The British celebrity chef, who arrived in New Zealand on Saturday, was at the Wellington railway station to film a Whittaker's advertisement. Clad in a figure-hugging burgundy dress, Lawson handed out chocolate to extras and spectators. "It's lovely isn't it," she said of the chocolate.

#2561 ... Blurred Vision

The Wellington Saints in action against the Nelson Giants ... we won this one

#2560 ... Fire Water

Testing the water flow ... Johnston St.

#2559 ... Big Sky

Wellington Harbour from Wadestown Hill

#2558 ... pink scooters

Fun at the Masterton Farmers' Market ... city pink scooters in action.

#2557 ... City Expedition

Kolya and daughter Olive waiting for the the train at Ngaio Station this morning ... all prepared for an expedition to the CBD. Thanks for a great image Kolya ... "there is magic around every corner"

#2556 ... Mr Coffee

Lambros ... the Master Roaster at Mojo Coffee ... telling another tour group about the magic of coffee. Engaging and very knowledgeable.