Akaroa Wharf focus of images competitors : Newsline

Akaroa’s iconic wharf is ready to be photographed lots of of occasions over its ultimate summer season.

The wharf, which is able to up for renewal subsequent yr, is the main target of a group images competitors that runs till 31 January 2026. There are three classes – Professional and Amateur; Junior; and People’s Choice.

Akaroa Museum director Lynda Wallace says the 137-year-old wharf has performed an essential position within the panorama of the city.

“The Akaroa Wharf Photo Competition is a great opportunity for people to visually show what the wharf means to them and to capture the unique part it plays in Akaroa forever. We hope locals and visitors, young and old, professional photographers as well as amateurs, get involved in taking images.”

The high 20 images chosen by an impartial judging panel can be exhibited on the Akaroa Museum for just a few months from 20 February. Museum guests will have the ability to vote for the People’s Choice award.

Winning images can be featured on core flute panels across the development websites, utilized in venture communications and everlasting signage for the brand new wharf.

Ms Wallace says the competitors is a collaboration between the Akaroa Museum, Akaroa District Promotions and the Council. Main contractors for the wharf venture, HEB Construction, are sponsoring prizes.

“It’s a creative, community-first approach that’s helping build lasting memories of the historic wharf.”

Conditions of entry and the submission course of for the images competitors could be discovered at www.akaroa.com.