Castle Hill / Kura Tāwhiti 🪨❄️

Nestled in the Southern Alps, these ancient limestone formations are more than just a dramatic backdrop.
Sacred to Ngāi Tahu, praised by the Dalai Lama as a "spiritual centre of the universe", and featured in The Chronicles of Narnia, its always beautiful in winter time.

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The kea (Nestor notabilis) is the world’s only alpine parrot—clever, curious, and full of character.

Photographed here mid-call, this juvenile is part of a nationally endangered species found only in New Zealand.

The Kea Conservation Trust estimates fewer than 7,000 individuals remain in the wild. Threats include lead poisoning, predation, habitat loss, and human conflict.
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Golden hour at Punakaiki
These layered limestone formations are known as the Pancake Rocks.
Formed around 30 million years ago from compacted marine creatures and sand, then uplifted and sculpted by wind and waves, they’re one of Aotearoa’s most unique coastal wonders.

There’s something grounding about witnessing millions of years etched into stone.

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Spending time with these New Zealand fur seal pups is one of the greatest joys for me.
Curious, playful, and full of personality—each one is a reminder of what we’re protecting.

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Sharing a sunrise with a wild soul like this… it’s good for the heart. 🤎 🧡

Lately I’ve been documenting the devastating toll starvation is taking on our seals — but today, I just want to share this little piece of calm.

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There’s something deeply moving about looking into the eyes of a seal — a mix of wildness, vulnerability, and resilience.

Photographing these incredible marine mammals has become one of my greatest passions. I want people to truly see them — not just as animals, but as individuals navigating an increasingly fragile world.

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I grew up on a farm here in the South Island and have had animals in my life for as long as I can remember. These days, my pet is Max — a miniature Highland cow with a big personality and even bigger hair. Life wouldn’t be the same without him. 🐮💚

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The world’s only alpine parrot – the curious, clever, and often mischievous kea 🦜

Photographed here in its natural habitat in Otira, New Zealand, with the snow-covered Southern Alps as a backdrop. These endangered birds are full of personality and play a vital role in our mountain ecosystems.
Let’s protect what’s left.
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A Highland cow, soaking up the morning light on the West Coast.
With the backdrop of the beautiful snow covered Southern Alps and morning frost, its moments like these I never tire of.

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A weka and her curious chick forage side by side at Lake Mahinapua - West Coast, NZ

These flightless birds are full of personality—and part of what makes New Zealand’s native wildlife so special.

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