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The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) nature photo contest is back, with more than NZ$15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.

Oceania is an extraordinary region, with many of its species found nowhere else on Earth. We’re on the lookout for images that help capture the vibrance and vulnerability of its incredible wildlife, landscapes and ecosystems. Whether you’re an amateur, a budding enthusiast or a total pro, all photographers have an important role to play in showcasing the power and peril of the natural world, and allowing us to reflect on the role we all have to play in safeguarding its future.

For the first time ever, the 2024 Photo Contest will sharpen its focus, seeking entries only from residents of Australia, New Zealand, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Nature lovers and photographers from these four countries in Oceania are asked to share their pictures and enter the contest, which will run until 8 November, with results announced in late November 2024.

Recognising the passionate photography community in New Zealand, this year there will be a specific New Zealand prize for each category, and all entries will be eligible to win the wider prizes on offer as well.

Three incredibly talented photographers will be the judges for this year’s competition. Their highly recognised works illustrate not only the powerful connection between art and nature, but also each artist’s deep respect for their subject. Annette Ruzicka, Ben Buckland and Jarrod Boord have been tasked with selecting the best pictures across six categories: People and Nature, Wildlife, Climate Change, Land, Water and Plants & Fungi.

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Entry is free. Applications close on 8 November 2024. For full details, terms and conditions, and to upload your photo entries, click here.