Whether they’ve returned to the fold or are enjoying the festive season from afar, there’s no mistaking the joy on each of these Kiwis’ faces as they get a well-deserved end-of-year break.
From lapping up the sunshine to a day at the races – and a festive jumper for good measure! – here’s how these stars are winding down.
Back to his fitness regime is Sonny Bill Williams (31). The father-of-two showed off some impressive core strength – and prettily pointed toes – in this backyard shot.
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Boxer David Nyika (left) and Olympic pole vaulter Eliza McCartney (far right) put smiles on little faces at Starship hospital.
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There’s nothing like a Coromandel summer and don’t Toni Street (33) and her family know it! Her girls Mackenzie (1) and Juliette (4) are pictured here with dad Matt (29).
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It was all about family and friends – and a bit of rugby on the beach – for All Black centre Malakai Fekitoa (24), who returned home to Tonga for his summer break.
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It’s not very effective camouflage, but it’s safe to say that Petra Bagust (44) looks very happy to be surrounded by pohutukawa.
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There’s no guessing who these lovely limbs belong to – Rachel Hunter (47) spent part of her trip home boating in style with her friend Laura Haden (right).
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We can’t think of a better occasion in which to indulge in some horsing around than at the Boxing Day races – and Renee Wright (35), dressed in white, looked like a winner!
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Gemma Flynn and her new hubby Richie McCaw (36) have got laid-back holiday style down pat! Here they are celebrating Christmas, just weeks before their big day!
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Hilary Barry (47) is pioneering a new brand of summer ornament – one made from kina and pohutukawa. Now that’s a Kiwi touch.
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She’s a shotput champion and she makes a fine pav too – is there anything Dame Valerie Adams (32) can’t do? Valerie celebrated Christmas with her husband Gabriel Price (31).
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