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🍃nature adventures in Aotearoa/New Zealand
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Matariki marks the Māori New Year, signalled by the rising of the Matariki star cluster (known across the world as the Pleiades) in the midwinter sky. For generations, this special time has been one of remembrance, celebration, and renewal.

As the stars return, we honour those who have passed, give thanks for the present, gather with whānau (family) and friends, and look forward with hope to the year ahead. Matariki also reminds us of our deep connection to the whenua (land), the skies, and each other.

Tonight we celebrated with fireworks, but Matariki itself is a celebration of reflection, gratitude, storytelling, sharing of food and reconnecting with the values that strengthen us!

May the rising stars inspire new beginnings, kindness, and hope for the year ahead, Mānawatia a Matariki!

#Matariki #MāoriNewYear #Aotearoa #Whānau #Reflection
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15 days ago
To put it simply, be the reason 🫶🏻

#lifelessons #bethereason #makeadifference #newzealandnature #newzealandphotographer
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2 months ago
Nature’s peace flows into us, if only we give it the opportunity, every birds song, every gust of wind brushing on the trees, every little noise of nature’s little symphony grounding us like we’re being welcomed home!

#naturelover #naturesbliss #newzealandnature #newzealandphotographer #grounding
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3 months ago
I choose not to be defined by the darkness that has been unleashed upon me, but by the glimmer of light I kept shining despite it all! 

#naturephotography #naturesmood #quoteswithchantelle #natureshealing #lightinthedark
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3 months ago
Anzac Day marks a special day, a day of remembrance and gratitude, as we acknowledge, honour and commemorate all the service members who have died or served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. After a moving Dawn Service, I made my way to the beach to watch the sunrise and let the waves washing up on shore soothe the sadness in my soul and to warm the gratitude in my heart for all that these service members have sacrificed to allow me to live with such freedom, safety and security.

❤️ Ka maumahara tonu tātou i a rātou ❤️
❤️ We will remember them❤️

#anzacday #kamaumaharatonutātoukiarātou #newzealander #australian #newzealandaustralia
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3 months ago
Some days you need to search for the small moments of peace in the storm, some glimpses of happiness in the chaos, and in these beautiful little moments your soul settles and your heart heals. 

#naturelover #naturesmedicine #naturesbeauty #newzealandphotographer #sunsetonthebeach
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4 months ago
Gratitude is finding the beauty in even the smallest of moments!

#grateful #naturelover #naturesbliss #newzealand #newzealandnature
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6 months ago
Thank you to those who joined in,
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Check them out and give them a follow, lets all support eacother and lets get creating. thank you for all the support this year its make 2026 a good one. 

#editingvideo #reelinstagram #photography #editingchallenge #amaran
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7 months ago
As 2025 comes to an end, I want to take a moment to thank all of the amazing people who have encouraged, motivated and supported me this year!

I have been blessed to meet some amazing artists an beautiful humans throughout my journey this year and am so grateful for all of the connections I’ve made!

Looking forward to continuing to grow and learn from you all in 2026. Happy New Year 🎉
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7 months ago
As every wave rolls into shore, I find a little more peace and tranquility.
#naturelover #naturesbliss #newzealandnature #newzealand #naturespeace
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7 months ago
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being lost in nature’s embrace, consumed by the pure bliss of it! My gaze is set towards that special little place where the sky meets the sea, lost in the beauty of it all.

#naturesbliss #naturelover #newzealand #newzealandnature #naturesperfection
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7 months ago
In a field full of wildflowers, amongst a sea of colour, freedom finds me and natures bliss soothes my soul!

#naturelover #natureshealing #naturesbliss #natureatitsbest #wildflowers #lupins #lupinfield #flowerfield #newzealand #newzealandnature
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7 months ago
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