Hawke’s Bay photo competition wraps for 2026 as judging set to start

Liam Pentreath (background) ecstatic after his friend manages a side bomb. Photo / Jo Pentreath

Our Summer in the Bay photo competition has wrapped for 2026, with more than 500 entries received.

Hawke’s Bay Today, Canon NZ and Harvey Norman Hastings have teamed up once again to give amateur photographers the chance to win great prizes.

We were looking for stunning pictures that showcase the best of our sizzling Hawke’s Bay summer.

We wanted to see a well-composed, interesting and memorable photo with a “wow” factor. And you delivered, Hawke’s Bay.

Judging will now begin with the finalists and winner announced in due course.

Here are some of the latest entries.

Liam Pentreath (background) ecstatic after his friend manages a side bomb. Photo / Jo Pentreath

Photo taken on Marine Parade, Napier, at 8am with sun hitting the water. Photo / Sarah Foote

Ocean beach with cousins/grandchildren sharing a laugh in the sun and surf. Photo / Jo Christensen

Freddy and Monty going for a swim in the Tūtaekurī river. Photo / Paige Guilford

Freya Janson and Noah Dustow with their prize-winning fish entered into the Kairakau Marine Fishing Club competition. The two cousins got their rods for Christmas. Photo / Lorraine Thodey

Victoria conducting the water slide action on Christmas Day. Photo / Gillian Marshall