During January 2025 WWNZ hosted our annual community photo contest – we had 74 unique photos submitted, 20 finalists, with the top 3 chosen by community vote to receive a cash prize!
We were super stoked with the quality of the submissions this year – thanks to all those who submitted! Even if your picture wasn’t featured yet, it’ll make an appearance on our socials at some stage – keep an eye out 
Here’s the chosen top 3 – how good!
2025 PHOTO COMP FIRST PLACE 
By far your most popular vote, our first-place winner is a submission by @dan.sutherland capturing a unique perspective of @dmf_ward on the move in the Routeburn River! 
Dan’s consistent efforts and creativity behind the camera never cease to amaze, so we think taking the win with this shot is well-deserved. Make sure to keep an eye out for any of his other epic submissions that might pop up on our socials later as well!
2025 PHOTO COMP SECOND PLACE 
Our second-place winner is a submission by @kay_mccrack of @nicktroutmankayak throwing some flowy freestyle during an evening Hāwea Wave session – congrats on the epic shot Kaylee! The community froths it 
WWNZ 2025 PHOTO COMP THIRD PLACE 
Our third-place winner is a submission by @mic.uhl of himself lining up some freefall on the Tora Bora waterfalls in Gnarway – captured by @p_uhl72! We love to see the siblings throwing down and capturing the eager watch party at the lip – maybe Kiwis can fly?!
Sweet shot Pipi and thanks for the submission Michel!