A unanimous judges’ decision has decided the winner of the Hawke’s Bay Today summer photo competition. The winning photo was taken by Sarah Aiono of Poraiti of her 5-year-old daughter Mahala Aiono emerging through an Ocean Spa fountain with water cascading around her face. She wins a Fujifilm X-S1 camera, which retails for $899, courtesy of Harvey Norman, Hastings. Although the standard of photography entries was high this year, the combination of surreal water elements, natural landscape and eye-catching subject gave the photograph a winning wow factor. Mahala has been positioned in the centre of the frame, leading the viewer’s eye to her smiling face and the excitement she must have been feeling. Mrs Aiono said she took the photograph on an iPhone4 during an early morning family trip to the pools. She was ‘‘stunned to have won’’ and said her daughter would be very happy as the photograph was her favourite. We were amazed technology is so advanced it was almost impossible to tell the difference between a picture taken on a mid-range camera and a high-end cellphone. With excitement we look forward to next year’s photo competition and what even more advanced technology might bring.
Image 1 of 6: Highly commended: FRANCOIS SNEEDON took this photo of Rex Moran at Ocean Beach on New Year's Day.
Hundreds of supporters from around Tamatea Central Hawke’s Bay turned out on Saturday to support Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti 2024, as thousands headed towards Parliament to express their opposition to Act’s Treaty Principles Bill.
A fine and sunny day drew a large crowd to the CHB A&P Show last weekend, to take in the trade and retail stands, entertainment, inaugural Trash to Fashion competition, equestrian and rural events.
The CHB Mail was there to take in the atmosphere...and take photos.
Pahīatua welcomed the Polish children and their families back to the town, 80 years after they first came to stay at the camp, just 2km from the township.
There were stalls, vintage car displays and good old-fashioned games on the Museum Reserve at last weekend's Ongaonga Bazaar - part of Central Hawke's Bay's Spring Fling events.
Free access to the museum and Coles Factory was a big drawcard on the day, which included a pop-up art gallery, a British and European car display, live music and a funky train-ride for this children.
All profits from the day will go towards the ongoing maintenance of the Ongaonga Museum and historic Coles Factory.
The CHB Mail was there to capture the action.
Augusta Taranaki Mountainairs beat Taylor Hawks 90-84 in a nail-biting extra-time National Basketball League victory at the Pettigrew.Green Arena in Napier. Photos by Warren Buckland.
