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It was the year of Joseph Parker as he went from top Kiwi boxer to genuine world heavyweight contender. Brett Phibbs took this moody shot at Muriwai Beach.
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Barely a week seemed to go by without a seal popping out of the water and finding its way to an unusual spot. This one in Papakura was curious about Nick Reed's lens.