Show us your harbour
In November 2023, the Harbour Trust launched a community photography competition, “Show Us Your Harbour.” Entrants were invited to celebrate our harbour through seven categories: Scenic, Nature, Artistic, Recreational, Challenges, and Schools.
Eight photos received Awards, announced in February 2024
Scenic
Bright water, Judy Jones
Judy Jones
Clouds over Kakaho Stream, Matt Dillon, Porirua Harbour Trust Award for Best Scenic Photograph
Matt Dillon
Dawn, Brian Wesley-Smith
Brian Wesley-Smith
First light, Jodie Waghorn
Mana Portrait, Dean Cooper
Dean Cooper
morning light, Brent Higham
Brent Higham
Paramata Inlet, Ellen Johnston
Pauatahanui Stream, Paul Schofield
Paul Schofield
Porirua Harbour Serene,David Jensen
David Jensen
The two harbours,Brendon Doran
Brendon Doran
Nature
Dancing with Myself Mel Zytecka
Mel Zytecka
Heres looking at you kid, Gregory Turner
Gregory Turner
Juggling, Rhonda Turner
Rhonda Turner
Kotare portrait, Brendon Doran
Marine life, Pauahatanui Inlet, Destina Munro
Destina Munro
nursery spider, Brent Higham
Brent Higham
Plim Beach Starfish to Whitireia, Samantha Cameron, Cade-Haddock Award for Best Nature Photograph
Samantha Cameron
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Smooth Sailing,Kalpesh Ranchhod
Stay away!, Brendon Doran
Brendon Doran
The brood, Rhonda Turner
Rhonda Turner
White Faced Heron, Destina Munro
Destina Munro
Artistic
A little light magic on Paremata Bridge
A need for speed, Rhonda Turner
Rhonda Turner
Clouds over the Inlet, Gerhard Mayer
Dis_a_pier_high_res, Timon Walkley
Timon Walkley
In a flap, Gregory Turner
Gregory Turner
misty morn, Brent Higham
Brent Higham
Sand painting,Keith Harrison
Keith Harrison
Splash and gull,Samantha Cameron
Samantha Cameron
Upside , down, Joanne Waghorn
Waterside Toi Toi_s Nature_s embrace, Joanne Waghorn
Joanne Waghorn
Waves, Paul Schofield, Friends of Pataka Award for Best Artistic Photograph
Paul Schofield
Recreational
Bring on the Wind, Gregory Turner
Gregory Turner
Chasing the wind
Matali_i va_a sailing Parirua, Te Kawa Robb Thom Kenny Award for the photo that captures people having fun, playing in the water, engaging with the harbour
Te Kawa Robb
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Sunset in the water, Sarah Middlemiss
The va_a builder, Te Kawa Robb
Te Kawa Robb
Up, up, and away!
Challenges
Abandoned, Destina Munro
An unsuitable perch
Jenny Elms
Artificial shoreline,Brendon Doran
Choking waterways, Peter Hunt
Peter Hunt
Fishing Line, Katherine Spinks
Katherine Spinks
Not so beautiful, Destina Munro
Destina Munro
Plus millions more, Peter Hunt, Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet Award for Best Challenges Photograph
Peter Hunt
Schools
leaf copy, Alexi Maccormick,Mountains to Sea prize for Best College Photograph
Alexi Maccormick
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Happy planting!, Max Burborough, Mountains to Sea prize for Best Primary School Photograph
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Sean De Ocampo – Harbourside Light
Sean De Ocampo
Awards
The award winners—announced in February 2024—are:
Dawn, Brian Wesley-Smith
Brian Wesley-Smith
Clouds over Kakaho Stream, Matt Dillon, Porirua Harbour Trust Award for Best Scenic Photograph
Matt Dillon
Happy planting!, Max Burborough, Mountains to Sea prize for Best Primary School Photograph
Max Burborough
leaf copy, Alexi Maccormick,Mountains to Sea prize for Best College Photograph
Alexi Maccormick
Matali_i va_a sailing Parirua, Te Kawa Robb Thom Kenny Award for the photo that captures people having fun, playing in the water, engaging with the harbour
Te Kawa Robb
Plim Beach Starfish to Whitireia, Samantha Cameron, Cade-Haddock Award for Best Nature Photograph
Samantha Cameron
Plus millions more, Peter Hunt, Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet Award for Best Challenges Photograph
Peter Hunt
Waves, Paul Schofield, Friends of Pataka Award for Best Artistic Photograph
Paul Schofield
This competition and exhibition were made possible thanks to the generous support of many organisations and individuals, including:
- Ngāti Toa – for their endorsement as mana whenua
- The Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet – our partner volunteer organisation working to protect harbour health
- Clark and Co – sponsors of the competition website and developers of the entry system, with special thanks to web developer Cameron Hill
- Sunny Skinner – for social media support
- Porirua City Council Harbour Team – for financial assistance and collaboration with schools to include photography in environmental education
- Pataka – for hosting the awards ceremony and exhibition
- Porirua Photography Club members, including Geoff Marshall and Gary Jones
- Simon Woolf – for mentoring, printing support, and providing the Nature Award trophy
- Epson – for supplying paper and ink for prints
- Trust House – for their grant supporting the preparation of exhibition prints
- Mountains to Sea Trust, GOPI, the Friends of Pataka, Steve Kenny (on behalf of the whānau of the late Thom Kenny) and Daryl Hayes – for contributing to award funding
Most importantly, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful judges: Ross Giblin, Helen Duncan, Esther Bunning, and Ana Lubyich.
Our appreciation also goes to the organising committee: Christine Jacobson (Chair), Daryl Hayes, Helen Waldron, Nick Maitland, Paula van Wijmen, and Janet Ryan.