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

Hawkes Bay Today

22 Jan, 2026 12:00 AMQuick Read

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A Hawke’s Bay scorcher along Marine Parade, as Carys holds her aunty in the palm of her hand. Photo / Gemma Cornes

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.