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My slice of Kiwi heaven

Lake Tekapo in winter

Lake Tekapo in winter will always have a special place in my heart. How can you not fall in love with the striking blue colour of the lake with the snowclad mountains as the backdrop? I always make sure I wake up very early in the morning to avoid the crowds and just sit by the water hearing the waves splash against the rocks. Also helps me get the perfect shot. Ruchita Bharbhari – Senior Communications Advisor

A sunrise shot of the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo

Heaphy Track

We're spoilt for choice in Aotearoa, but I do particularly love the southern end of the Heaphy Track. It's all about the nīkau palms really - they remind me that we are indeed a South Pacific island - even though the water is freezing! The West Coast rainforest is one of my favourite environments so coupled with golden sand, crashing waves and nīkau palms, this place is both unique and spectacular. Jacqui Benter-Lynch - Organisational Development Specialist

Jacqui’s husband cycling the Heaphy Track with her last year

Share with us your 'happy place' in Aotearoa New Zealand. Somewhere you love where you can relax, have fun, get physical or be with people who mean a lot to you. A place you may think is beautiful or that brings back happy memories. It could be a town, a river, a beach. It might be a fishing spot, a park, a walking track, a restaurant or even a whole city. Where is your slice of Kiwi heaven? Click here to share your submission (you must do this from your work email address). If you have any issues, please email communications@cdhb.health.nz