Cuddly Magic Moments Gallery

A photo of me and my little Lucas, taken on a trip to Western Australia. Sent in by Julie, Carterton.

This is one of my favourite moments ever… On the beach in Australia during a nice morning stroll my boyfriend got down on one knee and proposed with a ring he had sneakily been carrying in his pocket for a while, waiting for the perfect moment. Wanting to secure the moment on film forever I tried many attempts to take a picture myself that I would be proud of forever and this was the result. Someone eventually came to our rescue and took some lovely snaps but this is my favourite because at that moment, it was just the two of us enjoying such a special cuddly moment… and I was the star and the photographer. Sent in by Claire, Wellington.

Nothing beats a cuddly moment while walking through the beautiful New Zealand bush! Sent in by Sarah, Upper Hutt.

This magic moment was when our five-year-old caught his first fish! Sent in by Matthew, Auckland.

This a picture that my husband (Clive) took while I was having a nana nap which our westie boy decided to join as well. A precious cuddly moment. Sent in by Wendy, Christchurch.

Riding seahorses in Rarotonga! Sent in by Chanelle, Auckland.

Father and son. Sent in by Jeane, Wellington.

This is one of my favourite photos of my fraternal twin boys Troy (left) and Lennan when they were two weeks old. I loved it when they were asleep together cuddled up. They are now eight years old and I can hardly believe they ever were small enough to both fit in my tummy. Sent in by Rachel, Porirua.

My magic moment is watching the girls doing what they do best, they really want to be mermaids. They got to live part of their dream on the beach at Christmas. Sent in by Jeannine, Wellington.

Recently visited my new granddaughter Mila in London and spent five weeks with her. She is such a happy baby and we fell in love the moment we met. It was like she knew who I was as soon as she saw me. Sent in by Diane, Invercargill.

This is my husband Paul with our brand new baby daughter Jessie. His first two children had been born severely premature requiring months in incubators and so on, so for him to have this incredible moment of bathing with Jessie when she was just a couple of days old was truly special and a total magic moment. Sent in by Nikki, Auckland.

This is my picture of my magic moment, taken last summer in Auckland. It’s such a happy time of my two children, myself and my parents when they came to New Zealand for the first time. Our time together is so rare and precious it brings tears to my eyes every time! Sent in by Helen, Auckland.

Here is a picture of my husband having a much-needed cuddle with our four-week-old daughter Scarlet after a hard day at work. She was born four weeks early, and has spent two of the last four weeks in hospital. Having a nearly three-year-old means Dad hasn’t spent much time with Scarlet. Priceless. Sent in by Debi, Wellington.

I was going through a low point, struggling with PND, when my wonderful friend turned up. She did my hair and makeup and started to take some photos of me (she was trying to remind me of how other people saw me) when my two-year-old woke up. He just came over and snuggled in. Vinny took this beautiful picture of us. It is my magic moment because every time I look at it, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to have an amazing family and great friends. Sent in by Kim, Auckland.

I knew I absolutely had to enter our Jet (5)’s magic picture he drew while on holiday at his grandparents’ in Gisborne recently. He spent three days drawing this picture on a large whiteboard and filled every space with love hearts and words such as, I love my mum and dad, Cuba (brother) and even Coco (dog). We think it is truly magic that our usually very tough little boy made such an effort to let us know how much he missed and loved us. Sent in by the The Te Aho Family.

Yenny was smashing the dough with a heavy wooden hammer to make a rice cake. Sent in by Andy.

My best mate Bridget and I on the field at Eden Park before an All Blacks game in August 2011. What an experience, with thousands of people in their seats. We got to walk right around the field before the game, sing the anthem up close – wow, what a magic moment. Sent in by Joy, New Plymouth.

Baby Kasey – our disco diva. Sent in by Karen, Lower Hutt.

Magic moment: great white shark cage diving off Guadalupe Island. Just seeing theses 5m magnificent animals was truly magical and not scary at all. Sent in by Marilyn, Auckland.

Our daughter returning from kayaking on the water at Himatangi Beach – a beautiful west coast beach with the most magical sunsets! Sent in by Chris, Himatangi Beach.

This is a photo of our children taken on our wedding day. Such a special day and you can tell by my kids’ faces how happy they were. Sent in by Shelley, Christchurch.

Asher in a magic moment cuddling her favourite teddy bear amongst all her cuddly little friends. Asher is my 18-month-old daughter. She loves affection and cuddles. Sent in by Graeme, Tauranga.

Our magic moment was our daughter’s stage debut in the school musical, she was amazing! We were incredibly proud! Sent in by Michelle, Dunedin.

Frank meets Jack: At just a day old our not-so-wee son Frank (left) met his two-and-a-half-week-old wee cousin Jack (right). Frank was born two weeks early weighing 4.3kg (9.5lb), Jack was born six weeks early at 2.9kg (6.4lb). Both wee bundles of joy! Sent in by Elisa, Upper Hutt.

Attached is a photo of my daughters Emerson and Lauren enjoying a quiet cuddle while wave-watching at Pukehina Beach. Sent in by Kelly, Hamilton.

This is one of my favourite photos of my daughter Rebecca, with her children Jackson and Jessica. They were enjoying a day at Wellington Zoo with their dad Ken. They are a very active family and have lots of fun and adventures together. Sent in by Sally, Westport.

No more photos Mum! Our holiday to Bay of Islands in the July school holidays. Sent in by Michelle, Hastings.

Here is a picture of my two beautiful girls, Amie (9) and Rebecca (3). This is them getting ready for Halloween night. Normally they fight but in this picture you can see just how much Rebecca is enjoying getting a makeover from her big sister. These moments are special and all too rare! Sent in by Jenny, Auckland.

Cuddling on the couch with my soft plush dressing gown and toy giraffe on a winter day – just bliss! Sent in by Marie, Hamilton.

My beautiful mum and I at my wedding in September 2010. Such a treasured photo of the most gorgeous and amazing mum – my hero who passed away eight months later. Sent in by Marjorie, Hauraki.

It can be hard with three strong-willed little ladies, but moments like this when they are so happy and silly together make it all worthwhile. Sent in by Charlotte, Ngatea.

Michael (5), the cow whisperer! Sent in by Nic, Auckland.

Grandson Conrad at Orewa Beach: Sand, sand, glorious sand. Sent in by Julie, Red Beach.

This is a picture of our family, all dressed up with nowhere to go! Sent in by the Clark family, Wellington.

Attached is a photo of my daughter Amelie on her brother Billy’s back. We had spent a beautiful day as a family at Lake Alexandrina and this photo sums up how happy the kids were and how cheeky Amelie can be. Both of my children are full of life and mischief! Sent in by Fionna, Rolleston.

This rare opportunity to cuddle our premature babies skin to skin without the CPAP breathing tubes that normally covered their precious faces was amazing. But this was extra special as it was the first time I was able to get them both out and cuddle them like this together, and they reached out to each other and held hands! After weeks of being separated in incubators they still had a special connection. Sent in by Kim, Wellington.

This is my boy Sammy and his best mate Sofia. They were chatting away and Sammy asked her if she wanted the car. She said no then gave him a kiss. So little, so sweet. Sent in by Donna, Auckland.

This is a photo of our two girls playing together. I find it magical because they get along so nicely and they can entertain themselves with little arguments! Sent in by Johanne, Auckland.

This is a photo of my son and his darling daughter Baylee having a rare, quiet moment together. Sent in by Raewyn, Manawatu.

I took this photo of my newborn twins (a girl and a boy) a couple of weeks ago and thought that you might enjoy it. I think you can guess which one my little girl is! The picture speaks for itself but there is a second reason that it is so magic – I conceived them naturally last year after recovering from breast cancer which I was diagnosed with at 36 – so they really are my little magic miracle babies! Sent in by Nicki, Wellington.

Identical twins Mia and Charlotte were born eight weeks premature at around 1kg (3lbs) each and spent five weeks in the Auckland NICU unit. This photo is the first time their dad Mat got to experience the magic moment of holding them both together for a kangaroo cuddle. Sent in by Vaulette, Auckland.

I love spending time with my family and I love snapping pictures, so on a beautiful day in Foxton I got some lovely ones of the family. It wasn’t until I sat down to put them together that I saw the magic moment of my two sons (11 years apart), holding hands and how precious that looked. Sent in by Josie, Palmerston North.

Family hug and tickle time with Dad! This is one of my favourite photos of my husband and our daughters when they were very little. Sent in by Caroline, Auckland.

Sunset over Tuscany from the top of the duomo in Florence, Italy. Sent in by Charlotte, Auckland.

Fish and chips on the beach is an iconic Kiwi experience. Niamh and her dad feed the seagulls on Niamh’s first birthday. Sent in by Allanah, Blenheim.

This is the ultimate magic moment for me… arriving home after a long day to find my husband has cooked me dinner – with a special surprise decoration! Sent in by Shar, Auckland.

Big sister taking care of her brother on his first day of kindy. Sent in by Kristen, Alicetown.

Here I am (along with my hubby Dave) walking our daughter, Jazmine, along the red carpet to the man of her dreams, Aaron. The ceremony is in the garden at Ormlie Lodge in Hawkes Bay. What a magic moment for us all. Sent in by Barb, Feilding.

My kids love to play. You can buy them all the best toys in the world and they will play with the simple things in life – like they did in this photo, playing in the washing basket which they ride in most nights! In the picture are my daughters Brooklyn (4) and Annaleise (9). They are both my magic moments. Sent in by Rebecca, Tauranga.

Here is a photograph of my grandson, Isaac, giving his very sick daddy a cuddle. Daddy had just arrived home after four weeks in hospital having chemotherapy and stem cell treatment. I would dearly love to be able to win a holiday for my family as they have had a very tough time over the last 18 months. This is a real magic moment for us, to see the love between Dad and his youngest son. Sent in by Jeanette.

Granddad and Madeleine enjoy a milkshake and a joke after Saturday netball. One of those magical grandparent moments. Sent in by Gloria, Waikanae.

A magic moment with my beautiful baby daughter Harper. Finally a sunny day arrives and after a day of drying clothes, Harper decided to help with the folding in her own unique way. Sent in by Marcus, Auckland.

This photo captured a magic moment at our wedding in January, where our 18-month-old son was our little page boy. It’s our favourite wedding photo! Sent in by Tarin, Orewa.

This photo was taken about five minutes after my son Noah was born. He was screaming his lungs out, but his daddy Grant just thought he was the most beautiful baby ever born. He still does! Sent in by Trudy, Auckland.

A magic moment with a difference… sharing a special family moment on the beach: Jessica, Stevie and Ritchie with Mum and Dad. Sent in by Isabel, Great Barrier Island.

Nirvana and her loving auntie on her wedding day. Sent in by Courtney, Whakatane.

This photo features my three beautiful children sharing a cuddly magic moment. Sent in by Erika, Auckland.

Here’s our magic moment: Isaac (9) with his brother Jaxton (3 months) having their first bath together. Isaac loves being a big brother. Sent in by Lee, Putaruru.

This magic moment is a beautiful shot of our three children having so much fun playing together with our border collie, Scarlet O’Hara. Sent in by Lesley, Auckland.

This magic cuddly moment is between my son Tasman and his baby chick, Giraffe who he helped raise from one day old. Sent in by Sara, Auckland.

My magic moment was when I returned home from being away from my boyfriend for four months! Sent in by Evette, Auckland.

This is a photograph of the kids adoring their mum, especially when it comes time to lick the bowl clean. Boy are they going to get a surprise when they realise it’s just a water bottle. I love this shot and have it as my wallpaper on my phone. Sent in by Craig and Vicky, Thames.

This is a photo of my grandson Addison at nearly four months old with his mother, getting excited about having a big bath for the first time. Sent in by Wendy, Nelson.

Emma was our first daughter after having three sons. This photo was taken right after she was born in December 2008. Sent in by Lisa, Auckland.

Myself and new little great-grandson. Sent in by Anne, Clyde.

This is our son Mason meeting his little brother James for the first time. It was on the coldest day of the year last year and it was freezing in the hospital. He was all rugged up in his beanie and was making sure his little brother didn’t get a cold nose! Sent in by Shelley, Auckland.

My son Charlie at the moment he realised the sprinkler water was a bit chilly – he continued to go back for more! Sent in by Alice, Wanaka.

This picture is the magic moment of when my son met his great-grandparents. I feel extremely lucky that at 35, I still have my grandparents here and that they’ve got to meet my son and daughter. Sent in by Sara, Auckland.

This photo is of my cousin’s little boy Kadin on his first birthday. He’s been having fun swimming in Hamilton, has been wrapped up in a cuddly towel and is waiting patiently for his twin brother and big sisters to finish their swim. Isn’t he such a cutie! Sent in by Flo, Stratford.

A moment of perfect peace with my daughter on a recent weekend away on one of our beautiful Northland beaches. The feeling of white sand between my toes and the sea air, blended with a loving cuddle – magic. Sent in by Siobhan.

Adrian and his two lovely children Elle and Zak. One of our very favourite photos. Sent in by Ali, Wellington.

6.24pm on November 19, 2009 – four minutes old and already she has Dad wrapped around her little finger. Enjoying her first cuddle with her dad, Eilish had finally arrived. Sent in by Erena, Hokitika.

So many magic moments recorded, but this one always brings me the biggest smiles and warms my heart. This is my now-fiance Andrew with our wee Jayana (now five). We had just returned home from a day of shopping, they were both really tired and fell asleep. I happened to notice that they were identical in the way they were sleeping so I snapped the photo. It was definitely a magic moment for me and it’s the only photo of them that I have sleeping like this…. She is every bit her father and this moment most certainly confirms that. Sent in by Sia, Auckland.

Ricardo is inseparable from his grandpa, he copies all he does. Sent in by Raewyn, Auckland.

This magic moment was the week after our baby first got home from hospital. The same weekend, my husband had to have his second back surgery. I was in labour and giving birth at the same hospital as my husband’s post-surgery. This is when we finally got to all go home and, of course, they are wrapped up in sheets that were washed in Cuddly. I love the soft baby smell of Cuddly, and I love the way my baby’s clothes smell. Now one year on from the photo he is a big boy, but I still love this photo. Sent in by Rachel, Auckland.

This picture is of my son Braxon trying on his first birthday costume – he loved it! Sent in by Cherie, Ohaupo.

Hollie, Ollie and our beautiful daughter Lara have spent many hours getting to know each other. Sent in by Sharon, Wellington.

This is my daughter Maddison and I having a picnic. Sent in by Jody, Nelson.

Our beautiful boy had only ever experienced having a bath in a small plastic tub for six months, so the look on his face when he hopped into his new bath was a magic moment for us! Sent in by Emma and Demetrie, Wellington.

My daughter Hayley at Paradise Valley with her grandparents – such a gorgeous moment when she pats the big meow for the first time. Sent in by Julia, Tauranga.

I went in for a snuggle during bath time and got a cuddle! It makes a very funny photo, instead of a cutesy one! Sent in by Robin, Palmerston North.

After escaping following the February 22 earthquake to Invercargill, little Miss Indie-Rose Scully was born on March 2 2011. Dad had the first hold and she poked her tongue out at him. It definitely was a magic moment for us, considering the devastation of the previous eight days. Sent in by Jan, Christchurch.

This photo is of my daughter Shannon and her two pets, KitKat and Gypsy . I love the framing of this photo and couldn’t think of a more magic moment. Sent in by Carol, Tauranga.

This is my favourite magic moment of my husband Phil and our daughter Zoe – at 10 days old she already had him wrapped around her little finger. She burst into the world on her due date, about two hours after I woke up in the morning and 11 minutes after we arrived at the hospital. She arrived bum first (naturally) and weighed a tiny 2kg. We should have known then what a whirlwind she would be. Sent in by Bridget, Wellington.

A very cuddly magic moment: first cuddles between Mum and baby Cyrus. Sent in by Manda, Napier.

My magic moment was being able to take my mum and sister out for dinner while Mum was visiting us – a very rare occasion as Mum can’t really travel as she is quite sick. Don’t we all look alike. Sent in by Aimee, Auckland.

Here is a magic moment captured on our wedding day – a photo of my husband and I with our gorgeous boy Cooper taking over the photo shoot. Sent in by Toni, Auckland.

Kaylee (eight moths) just loves her daddy. Sent in by Shelley, New Plymouth.

This is my magic moment – a photo of my sister’s family and my family together. My sister lives in Hong Kong and this is the only time my two children have seen their cousin. Sent in by Karen, Auckland.

Here is a photo of my magic moment. It’s the birth of my first child, Amelia Paige Elizabeth Sherlock on Boxing Day, 2011. It”s a moment that has made me feel very blessed and winning this trip would be the icing on the cake, as it would be our first family holiday together. Sent in by Rochelle, Invercargill.

Caitlyn showing sibling love to her brother Ethan. Sent in by Cindy, Auckland.

The photo was taken on the morning of December 19, 2010 at Taranaki Base Hospital. It shows our son Rory meeting his baby brother, Colt, for the first time on the morning of his birth. Rory was aged eight and had been in remission from brain cancer for 11 months. Rory was thrilled with the new addition to our family and touched by how small and soft Colt was. Sent in by Leigh, Taranaki.

Nana from Tauranga meeting and cuddling her three-and-a-half-week-old grandson Jack from Dipton West, Southland for the first time. Sent in by Leanne, Tauranga.

One brave little girl with a smile to share. My darling girl, Savanna, enjoying nature and doing something even Mum wouldn’t do! Sent in by Carla, Nelson.

Beau flying! Sent in by Robin, Tauranga.

Our magic moment – in an empty house, celebrating, about to leave Dubai and move back to New Zealand after 10 years and two babies. Sent in by Maree, Mt Maunganui.

My boys and I having a cuddle before bath time. Luchian is four years old and Easton is six months. I hope they would stay this cuddly when they are teenagers and forever be my little boys. Sent in by Beatrix, Auckland.

This was a very special day for my softball team after we had just won the U15 Girls softball competition for the second year. Sent in by Courtney, Auckland.

Here’s the first picture of my son and husband with Madison. She was born by an unexpected C-section as we found out three days before her due date that she was breach. This is the first picture of the boys with our new addition. It was taken while I was still in the hospital bed as the epidural was wearing off, hence the poor background! My beautiful family is now complete. Sent in by Amanda, Auckland.

I thought this was a magic moment -when we had snow last year for the first time in the 30 years we have lived here. Sent in by Trish, Hawera.

This is one of many magic moments that we have as a family. This was our first trip to the snow with the kids. All week our daughter had been talking about making a snow queen (not a snowman), so we went through all her jewellery and packed up some stuff to put on the snow queen (not forgetting, of course, the carrot for the nose). Daddy helped to build the snow queen and she decorated it. She was so proud that our normally shy daughter went up to complete strangers and asked them to look at the snow queen she had made. It was a lovely family day at the snow. Sent in by Tania, Morrinsville.

We captured a special moment between my husband and his son on their very first Father’s Day. Sent in by Melissa, Auckland.

This is a picture of my sister, Lee-Anne, and I (left) before I flew back to New Zealand. I immigrated to the country with my Kiwi husband and visits back to my family in England are very precious. Sent in by Zoe, Wellington.

This was a magic moment in our family – Kaden and his little nana on her 80th birthday. Seven-year-old Kaden has a very special bond with his great nana and they share many magic moments. This photo shows that magic. Sent in by Rachael, Auckland.

This photo sums up a cuddly magic moment. My daughter flew into her uncle’s arms when he arrived from the US for a surprise visit. It was such a spontaneous thing and so full of love. A very special moment captured. Sent in by Ro, Palmerston North.

There is nothing like a grandmother’s love! Sent in by Hoki.

First cuddles after a tumultuous labour and emergency C-section. Nothing smells better than a new baby. Sent in by Zara, Rotorua.

A magic moment captures my three boys together with myself, their proud mummy, just after we arrived home from hospital. Our eldest is almost ready to start school, so an overseas holiday (our first proper holiday as a family) would be amazing! Sent in by Amy, Palmerston North.

One of my grandson’s first smiley moments for the camera. He had a difficult start to life being seven weeks premature, but has really bounced back. He always gives Granddad a big smile and a hug. Sent in by Allan, Gisborne.

You are never too young or too old to enjoy a true kiwi summer. Sent in by Claire, Auckland.

This is a photo of our youngest daughter Ysabella. This photo is a magic moment because Bella is so at peace with the world here. She has multiple medical problems and as a result we don’t often get to see her relaxed. The few exceptions are in water (swimming or bathing) and on a swing! Her favourite place in the world is the beach. I think the sand and the gentle swishing of the waves helps her relax! Sent in by Rebekah, Hamilton.

Hanging out with Dad at Karikari. Such a magic moment exploring the beach and the lighting was just perfect. Sent in by Julianne, Auckland.

This was one of the happiest days of my life and I felt so honoured to have my dad give me away. Sent in by Karen, Auckland.

This is a photo taken on the day our youngest child, Charlie, was brought home from the hospital – the same day our three other children met him. When I was 28 weeks pregnant, I became ill with the H1N1 virus, leading to double pneumonia. At 29 weeks, I was admitted into the Intensive Care Unit of Dunedin Hospital and put into an induced coma. Two weeks later, I awoke to find I wasn’t pregnant anymore! Baby Charlie had been born via emergency C-section at 30 weeks. He then spent 8 more weeks in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit with no family, except my husband and I, allowed to see him. We brought Charlie home with holes in his heart and a PDA valve that hadn’t closed, but he’s done wonderfully – the holes closed by themselves and the PDA was closed at Starship just after his first birthday. I love this photo as it’s the first with all the children together. Sent in by Alida, Dunedin.

This is one of the most magic moments for me – feeding my girl on my special day with my new husband. Perfect! Sent in by Kerryn, Papamoa.

This is when our youngest son was just two weeks old and his older brother is kissing him. Sent in by Emma, Lower Hutt.

This is a photo of my husband and our youngest Hana at only a week old. She would scream constantly, so this photo of her dad getting her to sleep for him was magic for me – and it is super cute. Sent in by Angie, Riverton.

We managed to capture my daughter’s first feel of fresh summer grass on camera; her natural curiosity makes this a cuddly magic moment! Sent in by Georgia, Auckland.

Here’s a picture of my son Bailey enjoying the autumn leaves. Sent in by Catherine, Masterton.

A day trip to Goat Island near Leigh. We encountered this very friendly donkey just off the car park. The moment was so special as we interacted with the donkey for quite some time. He seemed to take a real interest. We took great delight in feeding him and patting him. Suffice to say, we have a whole catalogue of photos featuring our new best friend. An animal experience that was an unplanned surprise and the highlight of the day with fond memories ever since! Sent in by Kent, Auckland.

Bath time has always been full of cuddles, giggles and general clowning around – and he’s always been partial to being naked in a fluffy, soft towel. Sent in by Kimberley, Auckland.

Meeting my newborn son for the first time – and him seeing me for the first time. Sent in by Gavin, Dunedin.

The photo I have sent in is of my darling dad (or Grandy Jim as the kids called him), who we lost in November last year, and my son Paul. It was a special moment of them playing with hats on the couch. Wee Paul never shied away from his grandfather, even though he knew he was unwell with cancer. They had a very special bond. It was not long after this photo was taken that we lost dad. Sent in by Nicola, Invercargill.

I just love this photo of my son and my friend’s puppy. We were camping at the time and had gone away for a day trip. One of the vehicles had broken down, so here is Taine and Rusty playing in the grass on the side of the road waiting. Sent in by Karen, Alexandra.

Excited anticipation of new baby brother’s arrival (or in two-year-old’s world, the perfect imaginary boat for Row, Row, Row Your Boat!). This is special to me as it is one of the last moments of being a family of three. Sent in by Abby, Auckland.

My dad and my daughter Eva having a cuddle on couch. Sent in by Lisa, Christchurch.

Amidst the chaos of the Christmas season, my magic moment comes when the family gets together to share not only gifts, but love. Cuddles and kisses from the kids, these are the best gifts my hubby and I get every Christmas – and everyday! Sent in by Armi, Wellington.

Big sister giving her baby brother a cuddle! Sent in by Bronwen, Auckland.

The photo is of me with my twins. It was taken at the start of our second week at home following a gruelling three weeks in the Special Care baby Unit at the hospital. I love this “skin on skin” photo as it just reminds me of how much overwhelming love I felt for them when we shared our cuddles. My twins are called Anya and Heidi, and are now a healthy 16 months old. Sent in by Carys, Hawke’s Bay.

This is a photo of our daughter Carys with her three best friends (our dogs) Fynn, Mollie and Ellie – snuggled up in her pajamas ready for bed, but all up at the window waiting for Dad to come home from work. Sent in by Sarah, Auckland.

My magic moment was the first time I got to hold my baby boy Lincoln. At 32 weeks, I had a scan that showed he was a very little baby, but no-one could tell me why. From there, my pregnancy changed and I was in for appointments three times a week at the hospital to monitor his heartbeat and scans to make sure everything was okay. He was born at 38 weeks with the cord wrapped tightly around his neck. After removing the cord, manual CPR, oxygen and other checks, I was finally able to hold him. He’s my little miracle. Sent in by Julie, Christchurch.

After a fall in my fifth month of pregnancy, eight weeks ago my daughter Eva (22 months) finally meets her little brother Frank for the first time. I think her face says it all, “Wow, I finally understand what Mum has been on about for the last eight months!” Thankfully, our little man is perfect and the family is complete. Sent in by Elisa, Upper Hutt.

A magic moment with McKendrick – bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Sent in by Louise, Christchurch.

Meeting my new son for the first time – magic! Sent in by Amanda, Auckland.

The photo is of my first and only grandson, EJ, (the baldie in dark blue) having a cuddle with his mate Charlie. Eyes closed and all. Sent in by James, Lower Hutt.

New puppy love – The girls enjoy a snuggle before bed with Bella, our 9-week-old puppy. Katie and Paige are princess mad and chose the name Bella for their new puppy because it’s a mix of Belle and Cinderella. Sent in by Kylie, Tauranga.

A magic moment – my lovely daughter in need of a cuddle. Sent in by Richard, Christchurch.

This wonderful photo is of our youngest daughter Aimee (then 2 years old) at our wedding in February 2007. It captures perfectly the essence of the day – casual, carefree and fun. Aimee delighted in kicking off her beautiful cream, silk shoes and running barefoot along the beach in her flower girl’s dress! Sent in by Louise, Huntington.

The best four dollars we have ever spent on entertainment. Go Mum! (Taken near Belgrave, Victoria in Australia). Sent in by Peter and Yvonne, Invercargill.

The best magical moment: my sister’s boy Robbie (1) and my two girls (4 and 5) having a moment together on Boxing Day 2011. The most magical thing is cousins that are nearly 10 years apart can be so delighted in each other’s company. Sent in by Donna, Rotorua.

This is my partner of eight years, Benjamin, and our long-awaited baby daughter Mariah who was born on March 7 this year. It was a magical moment as we have wanted a baby for so long. But as I have crohn’s disease it’s been a long road to get to here. Also Mariah was born with a cleft palate and will have to have surgery in the coming months. We are also trying hard to save for our wedding in March next year and it would be a fantastic to get away and be distracted from all that we have been through. Sent in by Bianca, Christchurch.

My son, Evan (left) and daughter Amber (right) with their friend Micah (middle) after an impromptu mud slide in our backyard. The simple pleasure of sliding down mud and getting dirty created lots of laughter – pure glee! Seeing their faces afterwards was definitely a magic moment! Sent in by Tina, Auckland.

This is a picture of my daughter Mia – the photo was taken in June this year when we had our first big snowfall of the winter and it is her first experience of snow! Sent in by Catherine, Rolleston.

My daughter when she was one month old – this is the first time she smiled. Sent in by Maren, Wellington.

My magic moment with my five-year-old niece. The fish was a result of her first fishing lesson with us in magical Mangawhai. It was so magic to see how proud she was. She didn’t want to touch it at first, then wanted to show everyone. Great stuff. Sent in by Michelle, Auckland.

This is me performing on stage in my steampunk outfit at the Palmerston North belly dancing show. It is magic to me as I got fantastic applause. I am an amputee so it was also an encouragement to myself and hopefully others out there with disabilities. I also got picked from this photo to be in a nationwide steampunk calendar! Sent in by Diane.

This is a photo of my two beautiful girls Chloe and Mia enjoying their afternoon tea in the sun. Got to love those magic smiles. Sent in by Tracy, Auckland.

This photo is from our time in Palmerston North visiting family a couple of Christmases ago. The kids encouraged Dad to join them on the mouse house and their laughter rang throughout the park – especially when they all lost their footing. It was so much fun, I was lucky I had the camera ready and managed to get the shot. Sent in by Fiona, Ashburton.

This is my precious magic moment – our first cuddle with our new granddaughter Lulu who was born on April 18, 2012. Sent in by Linley, Papamoa.

Wellington snowfall – August 2011. This was the very first time my (then) 6- year-old daughter had ever seen snow and the very first snowman we had ever built together. I grew up in Southland so experienced snow often in my childhood, but after 10 plus years in Wellington I had forgotten what fun it is just to play in the snow and have fun as a family. Our magic moment! Sent in by Claire, Wellington.

My kids helping me out around the house. Sent in by Raewyn, Whangarei.

This photo was taken a few years ago of my family and I on our trip back to Rarotonga. It inspires us to be proud of who we are and where we are from. It is a reminder of our life force that is transferred through our ancestors that went before us. Sent in by Trish, Auckland.

This picture was taken at Motat a couple of years back. It is special as we have so few photos of all four of us together. It was taken moments after we’d just been taken four-wheel driving and we had been holding on for dear life in the back of this army vehicle as we were bounced around in the back – the kids loved the adrenalin rush and it was the end of the perfect family day for us all! Sent in by Deirdre, Auckland.

This picture is all the family together, having Christmas lunch on Christmas day. Sent in by Julie, Auckland.

My family’s first overseas trip to the Gold Coast, Australia. We wanted to do something special and different to capture a fun memory that we can keep forever. Sent in by Amanda, North Canterbury.

Our truly special magic moment was in February this year – the most magical day of our lives at Caroline’s Gardens in Palmerston North. Sent in by Michelle, Palmerston North.

On November 12, 2011 Mark and I were married. This was a very magic moment as we formally became a family. We have two beautiful children aged two and three and they are very special to us. Sent in by Shelley, Palmerston North.

A father’s love. Sent in by Bharanan, Auckland.

My son Joel (3) captivated by his cousin Jacob (10) taking him for a swim. Sent in by Nerena, Auckland.

This photo may not look much at first glance but is very special to me and my daughter Maddy. My son Tom is severely autistic and basically has no time for other people – especially his sister, much to her sadness! In the photo she is signing “love” to him (arms crossed in front of chest). He has broken into a lovely smile and pulled her down onto his lap for a kiss on her head – the first (and so far last) time ever! Sent in by Alissa, Auckland.

Siblings close in age: Zoe checking out how many teeth her big brother has one afternoon, as they share some cuddly quality time together. Sent in by Sarah, Hamilton.

This was a Marmite magic moment! As I was busy packing up the car after a weekend away, it seems my lovely quiet children were amusing themselves with a pot of Marmite! I sure could have used some Cuddly after this episode – and what a crime to waste Marmite like that now that we have the shortage! Sent in by Linda, Whangaparaoa.

This is the photo of my son Matthew (six months) giving me a big hug right before they took him into surgery – hence the gown and scrubs. He was so brave. He is now in a full body cast for his hips, so this was the last real leggie hug I will have with him for three months. Makes it very special for me! Sent in by Michaela.

My son Ryan waited seven years for a sibling – now here he is, cuddling one of his new twin sisters. Sent in by Ro, New Plymouth.

A picture of my two girls enjoying nature in Rarotonga. As a single mum this trip took a long time to save for and my girls had the time of their lives. Sent in by Hannah, Ruatoria.

This is my most magic and treasured moment. I fought so hard for so long to be able to finally introduce my youngest daughter to her older brother. Until this day they had never met and this photo was taken the day they first met. This picture is about a year old but that day is still fresh like it was just yesterday – Bonham and Nova meeting for the first time. Now they are the best of friends. Sent in by Damon, Waihi.

This is a special moment in Singapore when I got a kiss from a seal. Sent in by Kylie

My magic moment – a photo session with my cuddly dogs. Coco would rather lick mum than look the right way at the camera – she is so gorgeous. Sent in by Erin, Wellington.

This photo is my magical moment from almost nine years ago. It was taken in 2003 on the day we finally arrived home as a family after a very premature birth and a roller coaster eight-week stay in the neonatal intensive care unit. It simply doesn’t get any more magical than this! Sent in by Tischa, Timaru.

This is a photo of my sister Natasha and her second child. I waited at the hospital for six days while she was in labour and in the end she had to have a caesarean. It was one of the hardest days I’ve ever been through in my life. But one of the best. Sent in by Amy, Auckland.

My magic moment is the moment I first laid eyes on my beautiful baby girl, Naya, who was born on November 17 2011. After 13 hours of labour, which ended with a caesarean, the sight of her practically relieved all agony and I was immersed with wondrous magical sensations all over my body. How I wish I could stop time! Sent in by Khadijah, Christchurch.

Our family is finally back together after Daddy was away on an eight-month deployment to Afghanistan. So happy to have him home! Sent in by Amber, Canterbury.

This photo represents a magic moment because it’s the first time since the birth of my two children that I have really been able to celebrate being me! I was going to download a photo of my awesome kids, but all the moments with them are magic. This photo is of me, performing in the 2011 Tarnished Frocks and Divas show – a Tauranga musical and fashion extravaganza that is open to women over the age of 40. I was in many other shows in my twenties and even a few in my early thirties, but I thought moving away from Wellington and becoming a mum meant those days were over for me. There’s another show planned for next year, and I’m definitely auditioning again! Sent in by Viv, Tauranga.

It is always a magic moment when four generations get together. Lovely to see my partner’s family laugh together, talk together and be together. Sent in by Tessa, Auckland

Sisterly love – Sophie cuddling her little brother Conner. Sent in by Paulette.

My magic moment was when our two-year-old daughter Isabella was our flower girl at our wedding. It was on November 7, 2008 and it was great to see her and my wife looking so amazing at Trent’s Vinyard in Christchurch. My girl is now five and still has her cute wee dimple on her left cheek. My wife and I now have a wee two-year-old boy named Jack and are still living in Christchurch together. Sent in by Rob, Christchurch.

This photo is one of my favourite magic moments, my children. Sophie was so gentle with Campbell when he was born and is such a wonderful big sister. I treasure this photo as they grow up so fast, you can feel the love just looking at this photo. Sent in by Sara, Auckland.

Tramping around lake Ngaroto near Te Awamutu. Halfway around we found a magical tree to climb which had a silver ferns growing under it. Just magical! Sent in by Sarah, Manawatu.

This picture is of our daughter Lucia, aged eight months (Lulu for short) being an adorable princess. Sent in by Helen, Southbridge.

Magic times at Kaikoura with my partner on his birthday! Sent in by Cristina, Auckland.

This was taken a couple of years back in Lake Taupo on our way up to Rotorua for our yearly getaway just after Christmas. In the photo is my wife Jane, with Jess piggy-backing and Emily being a Taniwha. Sent in by Roland, Porirua.

It’s a Cuddly moment to treasure with freshly laundered linen on the bed and kids bathed and ready for bed along with Dad. Taken a couple of years ago, my husband still reads nightly to the kids. For me, it sums up that special magical time just before lights out. Sent in by Liz, Wellington.

This photo is of Doris and Stanley having a gorgeous “Cuddly magic moment”! Sent in by Debbie, Auckland

I’m a single mum of two wonderful girls and my magic moment was graduating with my degree in nursing after three long years of support and sacrifices from my two girls. Sent in by Angela.

I see this photo as a magic moment for me as it portrays what kids are about getting in there, getting messy and trying out new things! It was the summer just gone and my son, Oscar, took a liking to opening the freezer door and pulling things out. He found the ice cream and somehow managed to get the lid open. I turned around to find him digging out the ice cream (goody goody gumdrops) and having a great time! His first taste of ice cream! Sent in by Rebecca.

Not your normal quality time with a cuddly animal! This is our cat Dude. The picture shows why he is called Dude. He is the kids’ best friend and is happy as long as he is getting attention. He truly does not care what is happening to him. Sent in by Rochelle, Auckland.

This is a picture of five generations! My late great nana in the middle, nana on the left, mum up the top, myself on the right and my four-week-old son. We took a trip down to Hawkes Bay in April to introduce my son to the rest of my family and organised this picture while we were down there. My great nana passed away earlier this month so this picture is very special to me. Sent in by Aimee, Auckland.

This photo was taken recently at my five-year-old son’s graduation from daycare to school – it’s very special to me as it shows how much he has grown and his cheeky personality, as well as how proud he was of becoming a big school boy. Sent in by Sylvia, Wellsford.

This was the first time our wee boy Boston held his baby sister Pippa. Sent in by Maree, Christchurch.

This is a photo of my daughter. This is my magic moment, as this was when she was born. Sent in by Fozia, Auckland.

This picture is incredibly memorable as it was taken in the Lake District, UK where I grew up … it was absolutely amazing to be able to take my Kiwi husband and children back to the exact place where I spent my time as a child. Sent in by Sarah, Tauranga.

This photo was taken by my 14-year-old son. It is of myself and the youngest of my five children, Zanthia, aged six months. Sent in by Nina, Auckland.

My son Taine (20 months old) meeting his new brother Simon for the very first time, a few hours after he was born. Sent in by Freya, Kaitaia.

Special mother and daughter “magical moment” being shared on my wedding day in 2010. A very emotional moment that my mother and I had while we were thinking of my father who passed away a year before I was married and felt that he too was also a part of this picture. Sent in by Tiffany, Auckland.

Kids enjoying a sunny day with the lavender! Sent in by Kristen, Lower Hutt.

This is my first babysitting session ever – cuddling up close at home on the couch with my one and only nephew who I love and adore with my whole heart. Sent in by Mia, Auckland.

Our son Lachlan has a special relationship with his grandparents’ dog Katy. They are always together and we love this photo because it captures the natural relationship they have. Sent in by Melissa, Auckland.

This was a fantastic day spent at Kawau Island off the coast of Auckland – the first time anyone from our family had visited. We sailed around the island in the most beautiful weather, then stopped off at the beach for a picnic lunch before going on a family walk through the forest around some of the historic sites there. A truly magic day! Sent in by Kenny, Auckland.

This is a photo of our youngest granddaughter Amelie caring for her chickens. Sent in by Jake.

My grandchildren practising for the Olympic Games. Take your marks, get set, go! Sent in by Fay, Pauanui.

It’s always a magic moment when I see glee on my children’s faces when they do something they love! Sent in by Tina, Auckland.

Do I look good in this giraffe costume? Sent in by Tina, Wellington.

This picture is taken at Milford Sound with my daughter Ishhara. It was our first trip together to the South Island. Sent in by Mae, Dunedin.

A newly married couple being showered with rose petals at the end of the long marriage rituals at the Hare Krishna temple, Auckland. Sent in by Tanmoy, Auckland.

Sun setting on the Kapiti Coast on a crisp winter day with my daughter. Sent in by Kristen, Lower Hutt.

My best friend Astrid and I are at a place called Bland Bay, playing in the water (in mid-winter). It was freezing but we promised each other that we would go for a swim. The sun was just going down and it was absolutely magic. Sent in by Antonia, Auckland.

Following in poppa’s footsteps. Sent in by Robin, Tauranga.

This is my magic moments photo – as the kids get into the spirit of Easter. Everything is so magical to them at this age! I wish they could stay this age forever! Sent in by Hayley, New Plymouth.

The birth of my beautiful daughter Mei on March 7, 2012 was the most magical and special moment in my life. She is the most precious thing in my life. Sent in by Ninon, Christchurch.

We went on the boat trip “swimming with dolphins” in Tauranga and spent around four hours trying to find one of them in the waves and the wind. But then we found dolphins and orca as well. They swam and jumped around the boat and did some amazing tricks. It was a magic moment! Sent in by Olga, Kihikihi.

This is a picture of my son Cooper at about five months old. He just looks so adorable and cuddly! Sent in by Helen, Auckland.

My cuddly magic moment was the birth of my first baby. He didn’t want to be born even after being induced and was born by caesarean. My beautiful cuddly baby boy was born at eight pounds twelve ounces, and has been the most gorgeous cuddly baby boy his mummy and daddy have ever seen. Sent in by Raewyn, Auckland.

Our son Brayden sticking his 31st sticker on his sticker chart for his last day of radiation treatment for his cancer. A very happy day. We got to fly home that day to see the rest of our family. Sent in by Joanne, Hawkes Bay.

This is my son who was Toy Story crazy. No matter how many times this costume got dirty, we always managed to get the dirt out so he could wear it again. This was a moment of happiness watching him, he was so happy and enjoying playing a character. Magical moments for me are always seeing my kids happy and comfortable. Sent in by Jemma.

My daughter was born May 6, 2012 and my son turned two in March. This is my magic moment, I had just got Zoe to sleep, and Dylan came in to say goodnight. After a nice cuddle and some rocking… we were all asleep! Sent in by Juanita, Auckland.

This was my daughter’s first butterfly just after it had emerged from its chrysalis. We had a whole swan plant full of them, but were going on holiday to Invercargill for three weeks so we would miss them all coming out. So we decided to take one of the chrysalis’ with us in the car (a four day journey). When after about two weeks of staying in Invercargill it finally came out, she was very excited that she could actually hold her own butterfly (she was about four at the time). Certainly a magic moment for the whole family! Sent in by Aerhona, Paraparaumu.

This photo is of my grandson Hayden and I feeding the elephants at Australia Zoo. Sent in by Sylvia, Auckland.

My daughter Olivia mastering the art of rolling over. There have been so many magic moments in the last five months that it was hard to choose one. Sent in by Taryn, Thames.

Realising that you’re the only person in the world that matters to that one little person. Sent in by Hannah, Christchurch.

Brotherly love – it only comes along once in a while, so you have to capture it quickly! Sent in by Lisa, Palmerston North.

Our magic moment… 6am on Easter Sunday, the house full of relatives sound asleep. We took the pile of tempting chocolate, some blankets and our three adorable children outside to let the house sleep on. Victoria, however, was so excited she couldn’t contain herself. She shrieked in delight at the huge pieces of delicious chocolate sitting before her and her two brothers. Needless to say, our attempts to keep the noise away from the family inside were futile; Victoria’s squeals of joy woke the whole house up anyway. It was a very magical moment. Sent in by Christine, Tauranga.

Never-ending enjoyment at Mount Maunganui beach. Sent in by Carly, Auckland.

This is a photo of my grandson Wiremu, after about one and half weeks of damp, dreary, dark weather in Christchurch. Then on a Saturday, the sun finally came out and he walked into our lounge and was struck by the morning sun. He kept going back to the same spot and just closing his eyes and standing there, so that we just had to photograph him because the look on his face said it all. Sunshine at last. Sent in by Sarona, Christchurch.

The twins are our first children and in this picture are looking up at their daddy. We have magic moments with these two every day so it’s been almost impossible to narrow what these girls and our new family mean to us in one picture. Sent in by Kirsten, Lower Hutt.

Here is a picture of my 12-week-old staffordshire bull terrier puppy Nero resting on his favorite fluffy rug. His expression says, “butter wouldn’t melt”. Sent in by Elyse, Papamoa.

My cuddly magic moment and one I will always cherish is holding our little baby boy for the first time on my birthday, March 18. On March 13, 2012, bubs was born by caesarian section. He had a birth defect and was taken away without me being able to see him until two days later. On my birthday the nurses at NICU allowed me to hold him. Sent in by Phassanarin, Auckland.

This is a photo of two of my children (Maggie and Charlie) on the first day of soccer for the year. Maggie loves her soccer uniform but was insistent on accessorising with her “pearls”. As you can see, her big brother is her (super) hero! Sent in by Jonathan, Ngatea.

Lion cub cuddling with its mother in the wild. Sent in by Joan, Otaki.

I love this photo of my kids taken by my husband on his phone, it’s about 7am on a Sunday. Both kids have just got up and were having a cuddle in front of the TV while Dad made a coffee. Sent in by Melissa, Wanganui.

Sharing special time with my best friends. Sent in by Rebekah, Tokoroa.

Our family’s most recent magic moment was at our son’s fifth birthday party. Before everyone arrived Mum and son got some quality time on the bouncy castle! Sent in by Valerie, Auckland.

This is my magic moment – my daughter Zara (4) going for her first outing on her pony Pixie. Being a horse rider most of my life it is great that both of my children enjoy it so we have something we can do together (just got to get my hubby in the saddle now). I love the far-off gaze they both have, like they could both be dreaming the same dream of Olympic glory one day like Mark Todd. The world is their oyster! Sent in by Renee, Auckland.

I love this photo. It was taken in Auckland, as Elijah (3) said goodbye to his great-nan (86) before his return to New Plymouth. Super cute! Sent in by Shana, Auckland.

A winter rainbow in Silverstream. Sent in by Nick, Upper Hutt.

This photo is of my two boys Xavier (4) and Jacob (2) at Browns Bay in Auckland, playing together on the grass bank. They stopped to have a cuddle, lovely! Sent in by Linda, Auckland.

My magic moment is spending Christmas with all of my family and my 95-year-old nana. I love seeing her with my children and know each Christmas is a blessing. Sent in by Katrina.

I was walking along the beach in my home town of Hokitika and in the dunes I stumbled upon two magical fairies! The beauty and love that they have brought to our family is just magical! Sent in by Olivia, Hokitika.

Father and son sharing a magic moment. Sent in by Jeane, Wellington.

This is my husband and I walking out of the chapel. My husband is a primary school teacher so a group of his school children surprised us with a guard of honour with rulers and confetti – it was so special! We were married at the Rose Historic Chapel in Christchurch, just 10 days before the devastating February 22 earthquake in 2011. The front of the chapel collapsed in the earthquake, and it is still undecided whether it will be restored or demolished. This photo shows a truly magical moment! Sent in by Tamsyn, Christchurch.

My son Isaiah’s first true blue kiwi moment at nine months old. Sent in by Aleesha, Mangonui.

A high-dynamic range (HDR) photo of a sunset during a getaway weekend in Akaroa. Sent in by Ricky, Christchurch.

I think this was the moment my three-year-old son, Evan, realised he was in love with his new pet rabbit. Sent in by Tina, Auckland.

It is a magic moment when I can get all 11 of our dogs to sit still for long enough to get a photo! Sent in by Georgina, Marlborough.

Here is a photo of my wee boy Lachie and his baby sister Lucy having a cuddle. They are quite good mates most of the time! Sent in by Brooke.

This is a photo of myself and my two-year-old son Khai, taken at Papamoa beach in a moment of love for Mama. We had just been jumping off sand dunes together and laughing, and he was in a beautiful cuddly mood. Great times! Sent in by Amy, Auckland.

Due to financial constraints, we don’t get to see Nana (who lives in the UK) very often – the last time she was able to visit was in 2010 when Lizzy was just nine months old. This year she was able to visit us again, and the girls were so excited to see her in person instead of on Skype! Nana arrived late at night the day before Mother’s Day, long after the girls had gone to bed. The next morning, the girls burst into her bedroom, both shouting with excitement and climbed into bed with her to give her a big cuddle. Lizzy was a bit shy at first, but after a few seconds was cuddling her just as much as Molly. This picture captures the moment! Sent in by Paula, Auckland.

This photo is of my two-year-old son giving his dad a very vocal snuggle at Wainui beach. Sent in by Nina, Christchurch.

Nothing feels safer than being cuddled up in daddy’s arms… Those perfect moments to be cherished forever. Sent in by Jemma and Wayne, New Plymouth.

Keana was so excited to become a big sister to Kaylee. Sent in by Shelley, New Plymouth.

Here is a photo of my grandson Jaxon. We call it ‘A load of cuddly on the move’. Priceless! Sent in by Brendan, Invercargill.

This photo was taken during a motorcycle trip to my husband and I’s favourite place, Mount Dick Lookout. At the time the photo was taken we were not married, but on this trip, overlooking the beautiful Wairarapa, Damon proposed to me. We took this photo with the camera strategically balanced on the bike seat, using the timer. A magical and memorable moment. Sent in by Julie, Wellington.

This is a pic of my son Ryan and I taken at Omaha beach. My husband, our boy and I had decided to get away for the weekend (we’re from Auckland) and love hitting the beach for long walks – even in winter! This is our magic moment – Ryan’s smile makes any gloomy winter’s day brighten and you can see he’s loving spending some time outside rugged up. Words can’t capture how much Ryan’s changed our life for the better; we just can’t imagine life without him. Sent in by Kim, Auckland.

Parasailing at Queenstown with a great mate! Magic views, magic sunset, just magic. Sent in by Rayleen, Northland.

Getting ready to go down the Rotorua luge. A weekend with our four children celebrating our 14-year wedding anniversary. Sent in by Trish, Auckland.

This is a picture of my husband, Mark, and our three beautiful kids Blake, Danielle and Kyle at Waimarama Beach, Hawkes Bay. I took the photo while the four of them were building a moat. Sent in by Leah, Hastings.

Our 13-month-old Vincent, showing Dad the icky sand on his hand! Sent in by Melanie, Paeroa.

My son spent nearly two hours cuddling, holding, feeding and talking to this rabbit. Watching him -magical. Sent in by Ilona, Auckland.

This photo is my magic moment – my partner was dying of man flu recently and relaxing on the couch feeling sorry for himself, when my two-year-old twin daughters decided that they should read him books to make him feel better. Best seats in the house I reckon! It is especially magical to me as my partner is not the girls’ father, so when I see the bond that they share it makes life even more special. Sent in by Kate, New Plymouth.

This photo of my partner, daughter and I represents family, love and happiness. The three things that make life worth living! Sent in by Georgia, Auckland.

This is a photo of my family taken one Christmas, it was a magic moment because we were all together in one place at the same time. It’s something I really appreciate as the years go by and this gets harder to achieve. I have two sons in the Army and often they aren’t home for Christmas because of their obligations, this is something we have to accept but it makes Christmas day feel incomplete without us all together. So looking at this picture makes me thankful for the good times together. Sent in by Ruth.

Last week my little boy Kobi turned two (on June 19). It was also the first time he has ever given his little brother Arlo (four months) a cuddle… let alone on camera! The expression says it all. Sent in by Erin, Hauraki.

My friend took this picture with my camera of me picking up my boy, beaming with pride, just after he took his first steps. I will treasure this moment, captured perfectly, for the rest of my life! Sent in by Roin, Palmerston North.

I absolutely love the Oparara Arches near Karamea and so wanted to share it with my friend Helen who is a very keen photographer. We shared a memorable weekend in this not-so-well-known piece of paradise – this photo captured the essence of the magical day we spent here. Sent in by Ann, Motueka.

My son Louis is just over a week old in this photo. It was such a surprise when he gave us this angelic smile. It was a magic moment for me and my hubby to witness such a cute smile in a baby less than two weeks old. Luckily we were able to capture it! Sent in by Gemma, Hamilton.

Mum and nine-month-old baby Jayden on holiday in sunny Alexandra. Sent in by Claire, Dunedin.

This is a photo of my son Reene having a cuddly moment with his poppa at the North Hokianga A&P Show, Broadwood, this summer. They are the best of mates. Sent in by Sarah, Northland.

This is a photo of our two-year-old daughter Lucy and our dog Maisy sharing a magic moment. Sadly Maisy passed away from cancer a short time after this photo was taken. Sent in by Dave, Timaru.

Sharing a joke. Sent in by Dawn, Temuka.

Our magic moment – our wedding day. Sent in by Sandra, Nelson.

My daughter (8) experiencing her very, very special first sight and taste (!) of snow in England on a special visit to her nanny and granddad. Sent in by Sandra, Auckland.

This is my dad and my son when he was 10 months old enjoying a quiet cuddly moment at Rotorua on a family holiday. Sent in by Rebecca, Marton.

My brother and his nephew enjoying the gift of laughter and family. Sent in by Jo, Auckland.

A picture of the proud daddy with our newborn son Jacob at Auckland Hospital. Sent in by Presciosa, Auckand.

This was my magic moment – when my son decided to help me to make some chocolate cake and eat it too. Sent in by Rozeeta, Wellington.

Nothing like a newborn baby to have a magic cuddly moment with. This is Hannah giving Hezekiah, her newborn brother, a cuddle. Sent in by Belinda, Hawarden.

Our daughter Pippa and her gran sitting on the amazing Cheltenham Beach at Christmas, in 2011. Sent in by Dave and Vikki, Auckland.

My baby boy having some fun with his granddad. Sent in by Melanie, Auckland.

My husband Mark and son Brody sharing a cuddly moment together. Sent in by Rebecca, Marton.

My children get so animated every time I read anything to do with Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalo. My daughter Amelia does a good job of reciting the words to me and her little brother tries to copy everything she does. This magic moment was taken at my son Aidan’s second birthday party in May this year. Sent in by Ashleigh, Auckland.

My brother and his nephew enjoying the gift of laughter and family. Sent in by Jo, Auckland.

After years of waiting to be a grandfather, my husband Barry was given the news that our daughter-in-law was pregnant with our first grandchild. This was followed by tears of joy. Sent in by Julia, Rangiora.

When we were marvelling at the view of the New York skyline, he was excited about the boats in the water. When we were overawed by the vastness of the Grand Canyon, he was more interested in the donkey poo on the trail. When we got to Disneyland and he was trembling with excitement to meet Mickey Mouse, we got so much pleasure from watching his little two-year-old-face light up time and time again. Priceless! Sent in by Jo, Christchurch.

This is Kate at two weeks old, our beautiful daughter after two sons. I think the look in her eyes is pure magic. Sent in by Rebecca, Tauranga.

Our 20-month-old daughter Mila hanging on tight to Granddad’s ears. She clung on for about an hour walking around Devonport in Auckland, very pleased with herself to have found some handles! Sent in by Harriet, Auckland.

Vincent reading his favourite book. Sent in by Melanie, Paeroa.

My three kids and the dog, happy with life. It is a magic moment that is unbeatable! Sent in by Maddie, Auckland.

I have never seen anything like this and was amazed when we came across this leopard and lion in South Africa. Truly magical. Sent in by Simonne, Wellington.

A chance meeting with some amorous yellow-eyed penguins just south of Moeraki. Sent in by Michele, Wellington.

This magic moment in the sand dunes at Mangawhai Heads is so special to us because Daniel, who is sandwiched between his dad and sister, has cerebral palsy. He cannot walk by himself yet was determined to climb up the sand dune and have a go – with a little help from his dad and sister. This was a magic moment for all of us including me, his mother. I was so inspired standing there watching in wonder and admiration. They really picked up speed going down the dune as you can see from their faces, it was one heck of a ride for them all. And as you can imagine, Daniel does not get to feel speed very often. That magic moment of pure freedom – just priceless! Sent in by Linda, Auckland.

Sunset in Akaroa with a flock of geese flying in formation. Sent in by Elizabeth, Christchurch.

A picture of our daughter asleep in her car seat all cozy and warm during winter. It’s total bliss when they’re asleep. Sent in by Tania, Auckland.

Making snow angels – first time in the snow and loving it. Magic! Sent in by Wendy, Lower Hutt.

On a trip through the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania we spotted a gorgeous leopard posing in a tree. Leopards are a rare find in the wild, however luck was on our side and we saw three in one day. This was truly a magical and beautiful moment. Sent in by Tracey, Wellington.

My grandson Brooklyn was born on June 24, 2011. He was 4.2kg so all the home knitting was tad tight! Oh well, he’s still a lovely cuddly wee boy. Sent in by Lynn, Upper Hutt.

My girls Willow (left, six months) and Devon (two years and six months). They are the best of friends and sat here together just playing for half an hour which is amazing given their ages. It was the most beautiful thing to see. Sent in by Daina, Auckland.

My husband and I got married almost two years ago. Our son Max was three at the time, I felt so thrilled that I was able to show him how much his mummy and daddy loved each other. We all had such a magic day. Sent in by Jenna.

This photo was taken at a special dinner to celebrate my seven-year-old son Tom’s win at the Malvern School’s cross country championship. It is magic because it was a family celebration and was a candid moment when my other son Sam (5) tried to scare me and succeeded! Sent in by Treena, Canterbury.

Just a reminder of one year after the February quake. A magic moment knowing that the people of Christchurch all pull together at times like this. Sent in by Lindsey, Christchurch.

This photo represents a recent magical moment in my life taken in Maria la Gorda, Cuba: enjoying a beverage while floating in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea and watching the beautiful sunset. It was warm, serene and picturesque – purely a magical moment! Sent in by Tracey, Wellington.

Enjoying an autumn swing at the park. Sent in by Nick, Upper Hutt.

My hubby and son – tired after long walk. A relaxing time with an amazing Skiddaw view (in the UK). Sent in by Karolina, Kapiti Coast.

Miss One and Three decided painting their own faces was far more interesting than pieces of paper. Sent in by Clare, Wellington.

This giant panda baby was the cuddliest baby ever – he sprawled happily in my lap as I held his hand and rubbed his tummy, all the while happily munching away on his honey-coated bamboo. We paid a sizable donation for the privilege of the cuddle, but it was worth every last cent and was my best birthday present ever. Sent in by Diane, Auckland.

This gorgeous photo of my niece and nephew, Michaela and her cousin Declan, was taken at the Urenui Rodeo in 2010. They are the best of friends as this spontaneous gesture shows; it was too adorable to resist a photo! Sent in by Vicki, Taranaki.

My son Ayrton, who has just turned two, loves doing wheelies on his bike. Here’s a photo of one of his magic moments! Sent in by Joanna, Palmerston North.

This scene of children in Pokhara, Nepal, was taken in 2007 during a year-long trip to India and Nepal. I had been ill with dysentery for a while and went there to recover. I was walking around the lake and happened to see them. It was simply a magical moment of childhood pleasure and a great photo opportunity with the lake in the background. Priceless. Sent in by Karen, Auckland.

My darling grandson James entered the world carrying a burden: his mum was suffering a heart condition during the pregnancy and had to take medication which caused James to be a very sad, listless, and pained little boy for the first year of his life. He cried constantly and could not be soothed. One evening he stopped breathing and had to be given CPR by his father while they waited for the ambulance. But there is a happy ending – the photo I have sent in is of James in his second year. As though someone had switched a light on he became a happy, healthy little man. James now plays rugby, skateboards and does karate, thanks to magic moments and wonderful parents! Sent in by Dianna.

Our magic moment… the kids celebrating the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup win at last! Sent in by Emma, Gisborne.

A magic moment caught on film of brother and sister sharing a bubble bath. Sent in by Odell, Napier.

Kisses for my birthday with my daughter Samantha and husband Dan. Sent in by Melanie, Cambridge.

A fantastic family holiday chartering a yacht in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds in January this year. We had a great time, and this photo captures the fun of being at sea, in warm sunny weather, with me hooking a fish. Magic. Sent in by Jonathan, Wellington.

This picture of my kids was taken at Bunnings. We turned around to discover the kids making their own fun pretending to drive the wheelbarrows. There were sound effects and all. So gorgeous. From left to right: Jayden (5), Lawrenique (4), Jack (5) and Hamish (3). We are very lucky that all our kids play so well together and can make up their own games with their amazing imaginations. Sent in by Kirstin, Rotorua.

My 9-month-old Australian terrier puppy Ella-Mae made herself comfortable in front of the heater while resting on my 14-year-old daughter Ariana. Looks like the perfect spot. Sent in by Kylie, Wellington.

My husband treated me to an early morning balloon ride last year for my birthday. My birthday was in March, but we delayed going for a few months until I had finished a course of radiotherapy. This was something that I had always dreamed of doing, so it was a real magic moment for me – it gave me a real lift in every sense of the word. Sent in by Merryn, Hawkes Bay.

The moment when I realised my family was complete. Sent in by Fabiola, Auckland.

This magic moment is of Joshua Campbell (7), during a long weekend in Kawhia earlier this year. It was the onset of winter and the kids (he and sister Aurelia, 3), had just dug their own hot pools at Te Puia Springs. I’ve seen plenty of content young men in my lifetime, but this pretty much took the cake! Sent in by Dave, Auckland.

This photo was taken at View Point, Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan. It was quite a walk to the top, but so worth it! There’s no one in sight, just nature in all of its magnificent glory. It’s like being at the end of the world! Sent in by Stephanie, Mount Maunganui.

Waterfall by Waitonga Falls on Mt Ruapehu. A little bit of magic in the bush. Sent in by Sandrine, Hamilton.

This is my family when we all met up in Christchurch to attend my cousin’s 21st birthday. My sister Michelle (on the right) flew in from San Francisco – we hadn’t seen her in four years and she only just got her green card sorted before flying out. My brother Jason, my father Martin and mother Fiona flew in from their home town of Whangarei. I am on the left and was at the University of Waikato – I travelled from Hamilton for this occasion. Sent in by David, Whangarei.

Six-year-old Lucy cuddling her new baby sister. I love this photo because big sister is experiencing for the first time what we mums already know as “baby smell” as she cuddles into her head. Alex is watching lovingly from the bed next to them too. Sent in by Belinda, Auckland.

I have three wonderful daughters but always worry they’re not getting enough one-on-one with me as they grow up. So this year’s resolution was to start some magic moments individually. We recently saved so I could take my 8-year-old Caitlin to Sydney! Neither of us had ever been so it was truly magical. I love this photo of Caitlin the day after we arrived, on the Sydney Harbour. She couldn’t believe it when she turned around to see the Opera House. Magic for me anyway! Sent in by Kim, Dunedin.

This is one of the most magic moments of my life…. the birth of my two youngest grandchildren. I have 11 grandchildren and these are the two youngest. They have three older siblings. The birth of all my grandchildren is special, but this was one of those very rare moments when we stand in awe of nature. Sent in by Trish, Auckland.

Supporting each other – a special bond between sisters. One of my favourite photos but not a favourite time in their lives. Sent in by Margaret, Christchurch.

Mother’s Day 2012: My lovely hubby and wonderful two children made these memory flowers for me, as well as breakfast in bed. With so many magic moments it’s hard to pick just one – but these were made with love, so what could be more magical? Sent in by Shelley, Nelson.

Clean and green. Sent in by Josh, Mount Maunganui.

My daughter, Lola, who is very excited about losing her two front teeth. The night before she had come into our room in the middle of the night when it happened and then wanted to write a letter to the tooth fairy. Sent in by Sarah, Wellington.

A photograph of my daughter Susan and her two children Niamh (9) and Joseph (6). Sent in by Fay, Hamilton.

This is a picture of my girls Elora (3) and Cottia (6 months), and I snuggled together on a wet and windy Wellington morning. We are all wearing our pink onesies to keep warm. Despite my attempts at persuasion, my husband declined to put his own on and opted to be the photographer instead! Sent in by Willow, Wellington.

This is our son Wilbur’s magic moment in the autumn leaves. This face never fails to make our hearts melt and plaster a goofy grin on our faces! Sent in by Charlotte, Wanganui.

This is our family’s magic moment – we all got dressed up to watch the All Blacks. We won the world Rugby Cup that night. Sent in by Ina, Stratford.

My most magical moment – my husband and I got married at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas in 2008. It was the best day of my life and such a magical place to get married. Sent in by Carla, Shannon.

This photo was taken in a truly magic moment; the sun was going down, the wind was gently touching my skin and the sand still felt warm between my toes. With me was my son, who was so content playing by himself. I felt so taken care of and happy. This was all I could have ever wished for… thank you New Zealand for sharing your beauty with me. Sent in by Kerstin, Wellington.

My photo is of my eldest son having his first hold of his new baby brother, born in June 2011. They have been great together, Ben is so helpful with his little brother and Charlie just idolises his big brother. Sent in by Rebecca, Auckland.

This is a Cuddly Magic Moment picture of my family finally enjoying a cuddle and encounter with a baby orangutan on holiday in Bali a couple of years ago. Sent in by Julia, Te Aroha.

My daughter’s first Christmas – getting a cuddle from her big brother! Sent in by Tara, Auckland.

. Our recent massive snowstorm in Canterbury. This is a photo of our youngest son Max (21 months), it’s his first time in the snow with big brother Johnny (4). The boys just had to race out and experience it, despite lasting only five minutes outside due to the blizzard conditions. They did however have a great time the next few days making snowmen. They snow took a week to disappear totally. What a magical moment! Sent in by Deborah, Darfield.

. This photo is precious to me as it is the first time my little girl really got to have fun and play in the mud uninhibited. Yes, I did need Cuddly to get the sand out of her clothes afterwards, but this truly is how kids should be – just play to have fun and not worry about how muddy they get. Sent in by Belinda, Auckland.

This magic moment was taken on our wedding day, when my son Billy-Ray was having a laugh and a giggle with me. The magic part is that I don’t laugh a lot, so to capture a moment like this is priceless. This is one of the photos most loved by all our family. Sent in by Danny, Cambridge.

My 18-month-old daughter being taught how to kick a ball. My dream of having a girly girl who wanted to paint her nails, shop and play with Barbies was put on hold as soon as she got her first pink rugby ball. A real daddy’s girl. Definitely a magic moment for them. Sent in by Tessa, Auckland.

. I so love this photo of myself and my girls that my husband took under the swimming pool in December. I couldn’t believe the girls could pose like this underwater. I had to cuddle the girls in close to get everyone in the shot. My husband didn’t even have goggles on! I think he did great. Sent in by Ana, Wanganui.

This is my magic moment photograph because it was our wedding, held on a Friday evening at our home with close friends and family guests. What I love is how my husband and I look so serious, our two daughters are both making funny faces but best of all my mum and dad and my mother-in-law are all laughing their heads off about something still unknown in the background. This photo sums up our evening: love and fun! Sent in by Melanie, Cambridge.

This is a magic moment for me because I was able to hang out with my cousin/best friend Jean del Rosario, while experiencing the breath-taking view of Milford Sound. Showing her New Zealand culture for the first time was a pleasure, and it will always be a memorable moment for all of us. Sent in by Alana, Dunedin.

Laying eyes on my son for the very first time. Sent in by Steph, Auckland.

This is my wee six-month-old son Georgie. We were having a picnic, as you can see by the crumbs on his top, at Spencer Park in Christchurch. I took this photo of him and the whole composition is just absolute magic – such a beautiful child, I just want to give him a cuddle every time I see this. Sent in by Robin, Christchurch.

My partner and I holding a baby leopard in Northern Thailand. How amazing would it be to go back. This was the best holiday we have ever had…. and what an amazing magic moment, bottle- feeding a four month old leopard on the side of the road. Just amazing! Sent in by Melissa, Auckland.

Here is a picture of my beautiful daughter and I right after she got out of the neonatal intensive care unit after a rough start to life. This was our first cuddle. I have never felt such happiness! Sent in by Lizzie, Hamilton.

This is a photo of my husband and daughter having a tea party in the paddling pool – she would pour the tea for Daddy and he blew back up the spout! Lots of giggles and a magic moment in our family! Sent in by Sam, Auckland.

Finn, aged two and a half years, being treated by Nana to an ice-cream for the first time – pure magic in his eyes. Sent in by Fiona, Auckland.

This magic moment is my son Harry peeking out from his favourite hidey hole. Cheeky little monkey! Sent in by Haydn, Christchurch.

Father and three-year-old son Devlin at Tokerau Beach in 2010, with dad holding the strings of a kite while Devlin is overjoyed that the kite is finally in the air! Sent in by Kathy, Kaitaia.

Cuddly Asher. Sent in by Leanne, Ashburton.

The first time they met last summer: Caitlin-Lily and her 92-year-old Granddad on a visit to the UK. This was their special way of saying “hello”. A truly magical and unforgettable experience. Sent in by Michelle, Auckland.

A conversation with Daddy. It’s just hard to explain the feeling between daddy and daughter… I love her so much and this just shows how much you can forget everything but them! Sent in by Anthony, Auckland.

Being checked out on the Galapagos Islands by the locals. To be able to get so close to nature, as they know no fear, is truly magical! Sent in by Anthony, Auckland.

I have lots of photos of me and my children but there is one photo in particular I love – it is of my Granddad and Nanny, my daughter’s great granddad who is still alive at 92. I think this photo captures the essence of fun and youth… just magic! Sent in by Michelle, Auckland.

This is my family’s magical moment. We decided to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary by going to Waiheke Island. It was a short (one night), memorable and fun holiday for us. Sent in by Maria, Auckland.

This photo was taken on our wedding day nearly nine years ago. The biggest magic moment of my life. Sent in by Anita, Christchurch.

This is a photo of our three boys and their two friends on holiday. For some reason they decided to all ham it up – they went inside and did their hair, donned sunglasses and posed for the camera! Sent in by Tracey, Auckland.

This cute pic is of my three-year-old daughter last Christmas, having so much fun rolling around in wrapping paper. It’s magic for me because I can see how happy and magical it is for her. Sent in by Kate, Lower Hutt.

Carter playing hide-and-seek in the curtains with his brother Cruiz. Sent in by Jennie, Auckland.

When I had my baby boy Sam, as he was handed to me he stopped crying, opened his eyes and looked directly at me. Sent in by Sally, Auckland.

This is a photo of our amazing girls Taylah (5) and Madison (2) having a rare but priceless “Cuddly Magic Moment”. I have this picture framed up on my hallway wall for when I need a moment to take myself away from the crazy, toy-snatching times that the sisters have, and know that they really do have each other’s back. I snapped this photo two months ago without them knowing. So glad I had a camera in hand! Sent in by Jojo, Invercargill.

This defines a “Cuddly Magic Moment” perfectly, as capturing this special moment of my 15-month -old daughter Lyla-Rose giving her daddy a big, meaningful cuddle was truly a magical moment! Sent in by Georgia, Auckland.

This is a photo of my son and daughter Chris and Chantelle having good old-fashioned Kiwi fun in the back garden, enjoying a game of swing ball. I just could not resist taking a picture. It was so great to see the kids enjoying themselves outdoors rather than on some form of technology. Sent in by Catherine, Auckland.

Here is my sister Janet giving up her weekend to teach my son how not to drown. That will come in handy if we win a trip to Phuket. By the way, Cuddly got the chlorine smell out! Sent in by Barbara, Kaiapoi.

This picture is of me and my daughter. She was about 10 minutes old. I had to have a C-section after six hours of labour because her heart rate dropped so I thought I was going to lose her. I think with all the stress from the Christchurch earthquakes it made it worse, but she was fine in the end. This is my magic moment because I never thought I could love someone like I love my little girl. The strange thing is, I would go through the pain of labour again as all the pain goes once you see your child. She is 18 months now and her name is Summer Rose. She is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. Sent in by Bonnie, Christchurch.

Here is a picture of our daughter Eve when she was five months old, all wrapped up in a soft towel! Sent in by Lauren, Dunedin.

Colours of Life, Love, Dance and Song, Mexico 2012. Maybe she uses Cuddly? I guess so… Sent in by De, Tauranga.

Here is a picture of my husband and I on our lovely wedding day on Febuary 18 2012. Our photographer got this great picture of us in our wedding car. It would be so great to win this as we didn’t have a honeymoon – we work on a dairy farm and the cows had to be milked. Sent in by Hayley, Taupo.

This cake was for a combined birthday for my youngest sister Brylee (featuring a fondant replica of her favourite toy Ellie the Elephant) and our Dad, Patrick (who’s an advanced paramedic). It was definitely a “magic moment” seeing everyone’s faces when the cake came out! Almost too cute to eat. Sent in by Tamara, Marlborough.

. My magic moment was when we visited Disneyland in America in 2004. It was a long time ago, but it was our favourite time. We got to know so many of the Disney characters, especially Mickey Mouse. I love Mickey so much, I got myself Mickey and Minnie Mouse soft toys and they still grace the children’s beds. Sent in by Rose, Auckland.

Sunset at Cape Kidnappers was a magical moment. Sent in by Sandrine, Hamilton.

This photo is my “Cuddly Magic Moment”. That’s me at the back, my brother Richard in the front and his son Jamie. This is the first time in more than 35 years that I have met and spoken with Richard and the first time I have met Jamie as our family had lost touch with Richard. When Mother passed away, the police assisted us in locating Richard so that we could inform him of our Mother’s passing. It was an amazingly magic moment to be with them! Sent in by Bob, Whangarei.

This photo is of my husband Grady and our daughter Savanna on a very hot summer day in Nelson. I had a giggle taking this photo as they were supposed to be slip ‘n’ sliding but had decided to take some time out together chilling. I love the father and daughter relationship, and I have just noticed our cat in the background too. Magic! Sent in by Carla, Nelson.

My daughter Savanna, aged 8, and Oakley the kitten enjoying Christmas Day last year. In the photo Savanna is loving her new sunglasses – even with the price tag on still – and Oakley is loving the Christmas wrapping paper. This is magical as Christmas every year starts with special family time with all of us: Mum, Dad, Savanna and now Oakley! Sent in by Carla, Nelson.

Jackson (5), Granddad (70) and Lachlan (4) in their All Black gear in Waikato, ready for the World Cup. Sent in by James, Hamilton.

This is my magic moment – my first ride on my very first dirt bike! Sent in by Sarah, Wainuiomata.

This is my magic moment – enjoying a well-deserved sleep on the couch with my newborn daughter Camryn Isla Claire, aged one week (from February 2008). Sent in by Shaharn, Auckland.

Jonah trying to be big uncle to baby Colin! Sent in by Jacklyn, New Plymouth.

My magic moment photo was taken last winter when it snowed in Paraparaumu. I ran out and gathered up a snowball and then had to run back inside so a colleague could get a photo. It was so warm inside that it was melting as the photograph was taken! Sent in by Helen, Paraparaumu.

This “magic moment” picture is of my son Tyler (2) who broke his femur (thigh bone). He was in a full cast that went right from below his ribcage to down both legs. It was a very traumatic time for all of us, but especially for him. The reason this picture is a magic moment is because even after everything he had been through, all the pain and trauma, he managed to give us great big smiles, and even managed to stand up and start walking in his cast! (Which as you can tell from the picture, was set at funny angles to heal the bone properly.) He is a trouper, and that moment was so fantastic for us. Sent in by Alicia, Christchurch.

My girls are good children in their name and nature. For a long time they didn’t explore or want to get dirty. I love this photo as it shows them as lively and at that point where they realised it is okay to get a bit grubby when having fun. Dirt washes off, fun feelings stay around! Sent in by Rachel, Auckland.

My cat sleeping in a tub lined with freshly laundered towels using Cuddly. All nice, warm and soft – just like him… Sent in by Karen, New Plymouth.

Our first family photo taken on our 9th wedding anniversary in the exact same spot our wedding photo was taken nine years earlier. No better way to celebrate 9 years/ 35th birthday (same day) with our two beautiful girls. Sent in by Karla, Auckland.

One my most magical moments was when my daughter Olivia experienced a sparkler for the first time. She was just speechless watching it and so memorised by it. Amazing how such little things can be like magic for kids. She still asks for a sparkler every time her good- girl sticker chart gets full. Luckily we stocked up in November. She still thinks it’s completely amazing every time one starts. Sent in by Nikki, Wellington.

A cuddly moment of a third baby joining his two older brothers in the world – lying happily on a blanket. A much-loved Rudi. Sent in by Annabel, Auckland.

Tracy-Leigh and Nana-Lyn share a cuddly girl’s moment. Sent in by Lyn, Whakatane.

This was the first real holiday that we took as a family. My boys (hubby included) and me – a magical family moment in Queenstown captured on film. The reasonI love this photo is that it really does capture the essence of each member of our family. It’s magical. Sent in by Marise, Wellington.

Christmas dinner is the most magical moment of our family year. As our family has grown we still manage to gather around one table for Christmas dinner. My parents are in their eighties and it is too hard for them to travel so we all go to Akaroa and cook the meal in their home. Good food, great company and wonderful conversation. Sent in by Kathy, Christchurch.

Daddy’s first cuddle with his newborn son Kaiden Scarrow – moments after he was born. Sent in by Michelle, Wanganui.

This is the most magic moment in our family’s life, when my partner and myself with family welcomed our little girl into the world. She was two months early and only weighed 1.1kg. We are doing what they call a kangaroo cuddle where mum and baby do their first bonding. It was wonderful! Sent in by Maree, Auckland.

Hanging out in the pools at Utah with my mum and her cousins. Not sure if I need an inflatable ring to help me because my cheeks and arms look self-inflatable. Surely, I look super-cuddly! Sent in by Manu, Auckland.

This is the happiest magic moment of our lives! Getting married in Rarotonga with our closest family all there and having our beautiful daughter as our flower girl. Sent in by Stephanie, Auckland.

This photo is taken from Mt Pauanui which we all made it to the top of a few weeks back! It’s pretty steep and long and not an easy walk for a four-year-old or for Mum or Dad. The seven-year-old was the least bothered by it all. I couldn’t walk for days afterwards! A beautiful spot and a beautiful view over a great place in New Zealand. A magical moment for the family! Sent in by Lynaire, Auckland.

I was thrilled to capture this photo of my nephew Delshae as he is a real go-getter-never- ever-ever-sits-still little man. This made my day to capture him in his glory. We love how the photo is blurred as that is how our little man lives his life – super-fast. He is a delight in most respects and the other times he tests all of us to capacity! Sent in by Bradie, Opotiki.

My magic moment is on my hen’s weekend in Taupo, where my best friends surprised me with a ride on a jet boat. It was fantastic ride and so fab to be spending it with my besties! We all got very wet with lake water and most definitely needed some nice smelling Cuddly clean clothes afterwards! Sent in by Jody, New Plymouth.

My magic moment was my wedding in Fiji to Davis Te Whaiti. The weather was perfect and the whole day went smoothly. Sent in by Theresa, Hastings.

Surprise birthday dinner and cake – a truly magic moment. Sent in by Brian, Auckland.

The lovely Brody and Georgia larking about in the spa – fun and frivolity. Sent in by Georgina, Auckland.

This is my husband Shaharn giving me a kiss after our first daughter Camryn was born following a long labour at North Shore Hospital, February 12, 2008. Sent in by Sarah, Auckland.

I look at this quite old photograph and see a very special moment which whispers of the enchantment and innocence of childhood. Everything about the image says softness: the hazy focus, the gentleness of the wide-eyed kitten, the dreamy far-away gaze of the little girl (my now grown-up daughter), and the silky, golden summer light. Sent in by Yvette, Hamilton.

Here is a photo of my husband Brett and our daughter Emily (who was 7 months at the time) going for their first swim together in our pool on Christmas Day – hard to tell who was loving it more! They are now little swim buddies and spent hours in summer splashing around. This is one of my favourite “magic moments” because it is so natural and caught in the moment. I hope you think so too. Sent in by Sarah, Auckland.

This is three-year-old Aurelia Campbell at full steam exploring what can only be described as a children’s wonderland. The tide is out in Kawhia Harbour in the King Country as the sun begins to rise over the bay. It’s colder than it actually looks, but this doesn’t prevent Aurelia’s youthful exuberance from setting a high-tempo pace that her Dad (the photographer) inevitably struggles to keep up with. She is a redhead, after all… Suffice it to say we could have used some Cuddly Magic Moments by day’s end! It was all worth it, though. Sent in by Dave, Auckland.

All our family (approximately 40 of us) were reunited at my uncle’s gorgeous rural property in Masterton a couple of years ago. It was a perfect summer day/evening and celebrations were followed with a barbecue including an array of meat, salads, and so on. Sent in by Lisa, Napier.

Finally, we found a way to get our insomniac baby to sleep! Magic! Sent in by Mandy, Whangaparaoa.

This is a picture of my sister Rhonda and my children. Rhonda lives in Melbourne and the kids see her once every 18 months. They love her as she gives them her full attention when she is here and is a lot of fun. Sent in by Adelle, Central Otago.

This is one of our magic moments. This was taken sitting at our camp site in our favourite spot in New Zealand over the Christmas holidays. We were fortunate enough to get an amazing site right on the beach and we were able to share our favourite place with good friends who came for the first time. When this photo was taken we were sitting around our camp fire enjoying the breath-taking scenery when we were blessed with this amazing sunset. It’s moments like these when life feels like it couldn’t get any better! What an incredibly beautiful country we have to call home. Sent in by Amy, Taupo.

This gorgeous photo was taken on the day our daughter Jetta was born, after transferring from Auckland Hospital to birth care. Sent in by Kirsten, Auckland.

Here is my magic moment – the day I turned 50 with my whole family home to celebrate! Sent in by Julie, Southland.

This is a very special moment of mine. This is my son’s tiny hand with his dad’s wedding ring as a bracelet. After a round of IVF we were blessed to get pregnant, and then at 24 weeks’ gestation I went into labour. Ethan was born weighing 684g (1Ib 8oz). Five months, four surgeries and a lot of intensive care later we finally took our wee boy home to Gisborne. Ethan is now seven and a half. Sent in by Lisa, Gisborne.

After an eight month deployment to Afghanistan our darling children finally get to have the cuddles from Daddy, who they’ve been missing. So happy to have him home! Sent in by Amber, Canterbury.

This photo shows the moment we were pronounced husband and wife in February 2010. Sent in by Leana, Auckland.

My daughter Lily (19 months) and her friend Zaide (6 months). Sent in by Coralie, Wairarapa.

This photo may be hard to make out, but it’s a picture of my three-year-old lying on my partner’s back because he wasn’t feeling well and she wanted to make him feel better – these are my magic moments. Sent in by Gemma, Wellington.

This was a magic moment for me recently in Queenstown, when my daughter wanted to go ice-skating for the first time on the outdoor rink. She was very nervous and the kind girl who worked there skated with her for about an hour. I have never seen my daughter Lucy so happy! Sent in by Kym, Auckland.

My son Andrew and I on Saba Rock, British Virgin Islands. Our family cruised the Caribbean on our boat for a few years and we loved finding a cool island to hang out on and stretch our legs. Our son Andrew has autism and doesn’t give many kisses at all, so this one is very precious to me. Very random and spontaneous on his part, absolutely love it! Sent in by Janine, Whangarei.

Magic moments are when my son turns into a pirate. Sent in by Sandrine, Hamilton.

An early morning walk at the beach in Christchurch with my dogs. A magic moment for my family and I. Sent in by Aurora, Christchurch.

This is Tempyrance on her first birthday with butterflies on her cheeks. She was excited and ready for birthday cake! Sent in by Renee, Wellington.

Levi and Mum having a cuddly moment. Levi was a much awaited baby via IVF, after many years of trying. Sent in by Sarah, Hamilton.

This is a picture of our then-three-year-old daughter Hannah at the edge of Lake Rotorua. We had spent a special long weekend in February 2011 in Rotorua and this was our last night. The photo opportunity with the full moon with the lake in the background was too good to be true. Fantastic photo with great memories of a family weekend away. Sent in by Suzanne, Auckland.

This is my son Jack and I having an amazing time at Christmas on the slip-and-slide. Sent in by Angela, Hamilton.

This picture is of Vicky, my daughter, who is always cuddling and being cuddled by everything she sees. Sent in by Bridget, Whangaparaoa.

Twilight surfcasting at Tairua. Sent in by Brett, Auckland.

This photo was taken when we had a magical boat trip on Raglan harbour. The weather was perfect and we spent an hour out by the harbour entry watching the setting sun. The West Coast at its best, and a perfect spot on a perfect day. Sent in by Brenda, Ohaupo.

This photo was taken on Mother’s Day 2012. My husband and son took me fishing from Waiotahi beach in Opotiki. The day was crystal clear and the morning sun looked amazing so I grabbed my phone and got this shot. Sent in by Claire, Hamilton.

This is my most precious magic moment – it is a photo I took of my son Jack holding his baby sister Isabel for the first time at Birthcare, with his Dad. I love the adoration in his eyes and how gently he is holding her. Jack is now three and Isabel is 18 months. They absolutely adore each other so it was also the start of a huge brotherly-sisterly love. Sent in by Sarah, Auckland.

Daisy has some time in the surf during summer in Hawke’s Bay. A definite water baby! Sent in by Kate, Napier.

This is a photo of me and my daughter Eva having a cuddle during her very first time in the snow. Sent in by Lisa, Christchurch.

Here is a picture of my three-and-a-half-year-old and one-week-old cuddling after their bath. Six months on and they are the best of friends. Sent in by Cushla, Hamilton.

This is a magic moment picture for me of my Mum and I on my wedding day. Sent in by Piri, Cambridge.

This is a picture of my two gorgeous girls Kayla and Lorelei (at the time they were eight and 18 months). There may be a big age gap between them but they are the best of friends. Sent in by Liz, Dannevirke.

This photo is of my daughter Summer showering me in rose petals at the Botanic Gardens in Manurewa, Auckland. We were gathering the petals (off the ground of course!) and taking turns showering them on each other, and my husband Sean took the photo. Summer was three years old at the time, and my husband and I got married at the Botanic Gardens not long after this photo was taken, so it has special meaning to us. Sent in by Collette, Auckland.

This is the best magic moment we’ve caught on camera so far a our very first family photo! I had just arrived home from hospital with our new son Hewitt, and two-year-old Fletcher is having his first cuddle. He was just so stoked to be a big brother! Sent in byAngela, Whangarei.

This photo is a magic moment because of the eye contact that was happening at the moment it was taken. This is my mother and my son (who was about five months old at the time), in bed in the morning. He was so taken with her chatting to him, you can see in their eyes how intent they are on one another. I just love this shot, it’s nothing flash or posed or with pretty scenery, it’s all about the connection between them. Sent in by Kim, Auckland.

This picture is from our wedding day – our first look. Meeting my husband alone before our wedding ceremony was magic and quelled our nerves, it’s a special moment just the two of us and our photographer hiding behind the trees. Sent in by Chloe, Auckland.

My magic moment is of my daughter playing in the leaves at the park recently. Why is it so magic? I think it is magic because these days kids are busy playing on video games or phones, and this is one of those moments that reminds you of the joy of just being a child and the magic of play in its purest form. It’s a moment of nature and kids as it was supposed to be, and then of course needing some Cuddly in the wash to get the clothes smelling fresh again! Sent in by Donna, Rotorua.

This is my magic moment. Miss had always wanted one of those huge round lollipops. Santa brought her one and shortly after Christmas I found her sharing it with one happy puppy. Some Cuddly cloths were needed to wipe those germs off! Sent in by Emma, Wellington.

This photograph shows my mokopuna, who had seen the cat sleeping, put a cover over him, then sat down and proceeded to read him his bedtime story Chicken Little. Sent in by Pat, Wellington.

Love at first sight. Pauline gets a cuddle and a kiss from her favourite baby elephant in the hills of Phuket. Sent in by Grant, Feilding.

This is a very magical moment for my husband and I holding our little girl’s world in the palm of our hands. Leah, our daughter, is extra special as she is here against all the odds. Our family are truly blessed to have such a beautiful wee soul. Sent in by Simone, Tauranga.

Absolute joy in the Cadbury snowglobe, Christmas 2010. This is Sasha, aged four and a half. Sent in by Kirsten, Auckland.

My gorgeous boys aged two and three (six years ago). Who needs toys when you can have this much fun with some dirt and water! Sent in by Julie, Cambridge.

Love this magic moment, we will talk about it for years to come! I was enjoying a lovely hot summer day dreaming of a magic holiday, when I my daughter Savanna got me with water! My daughter Savanna is a treasure, it would be wonderful if we could treat her to this awesome holiday! Sent in by Carla, Nelson.

This magic moment was taken the morning I nearly took up a new profession in photography. This was after finding out that the education minister was going to increase class sizes! Thank goodness there was a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, the minister backtracked and I remain in the teaching profession. A holiday in Phuket would be another pot of gold at the end of this rainbow. A truly magical moment in 2012. Sent in by Amy, Nelson.

This photo represents a magic moment in my life of when I completed some volunteer work with Soft Power Education in Uganda and visited one of their preschools, set up to provide early childhood education for young Ugandan children as the majority of them are orphans or from one-parent families and have limited opportunities. The children in this class sung Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to me and they were fascinated with my blonde hair and of course my camera. It was very emotional being welcomed by these children into their classroom and culture – definitely a magic moment! Sent in by Tracey, Wellington.

This was taken on our daughter’s first trip back to the UK to meet her extended family. We are in the New Forest and having lots of fun with the local animals and hanging out with her Daddy. It brings back good and happy memories. Sent in by Sarah, Wellington.

When the magical smile of a child fills you with so much love and joy that nothing else matters. This is my beautiful baby girl who melts my heart each time I look at her. Sent in by Premika, Auckland.

My magic moment photo is of my eight-year-old son Braydin sharing some special time with his great nana who is 84. Sadly she suffers from Alzheimers so time is precious as her memory is rapidly deteriorating. I love the expression in this photo… the picture paints a thousand words! Sent in by Bronwyn, Rotorua.

Our first family photo… a very special magic moment! Sent in by Sarah, Oamaru.

My daughter Paige in her favourite Tinkerbell dress up, a beautiful moment captured with the setting sun. Sent in by Sam, Bay of Plenty.

Just a quiet moment for father and son. Sent in by Christine, Otorohanga.