Waikato Through Your Lens
Show us Waikato through your lens.
What story does your photo tell?
Photography has the power to capture more than just an image.
A photo holds memories, emotions, and stories that define who we are and where we come from.
As part of Double Take: Waikato Through The Lens, we invite you to share your own photographs and stories that celebrate the Waikato region, its people, and its identity.
Your contribution will help us build a richer picture of Waikato’s past and present. Whether it’s a treasured family photo, a snapshot of everyday life, or a creative reinterpretation of the Waikato, we want to see the region through your eyes.
How to take part
Choose or create a photo that tells a story about Waikato, past or present.
Write a short caption or story to go with your image.
Share your photo and story on social media and tag @tewharetaonga, or upload it on our submission form below.
Need inspiration
Some ideas to get your started
Family Treasures
Share old family photos and tell us the story behind them. Who is in the image? What were they doing?
Look Again
Inspired by Double Take, share a photo of Waikato and highlight a hidden detail that tells a deeper story.
Waikato Today
Create new images that represent life in the Waikato now. Your street, your favourite spot, or a moment that feels uniquely Waikato.
Then & Now
Pair a photo from Waikato’s past with a photo from today. Share what has changed, or what has stayed the same.
Faces of Waikato
Share a portrait of yourself, your whaanau, or your community that represents Waikato.
Museum Memories
Share your photo and memory of visiting Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery over the years.
Terms and Conditions
By submitting your photo and story, you agree to the following:
Eligibility
Submissions are open to all individuals. Photos must relate to the Waikato region.
Original Work
You must own the rights to the photo you submit. Do not submit images you did not create or don’t have permission to share.
Consent
If your photo includes identifiable people, you must have their consent to share the image publicly.
Moderation
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery reserves the right to decline any submission that is offensive, inappropriate, or does not meet the campaign guidelines.
Privacy
Personal information collected will only be used for the purposes of this campaign and will not be shared with third parties.
No Payment
Participation is voluntary and unpaid. Selected submissions may be featured at the Museum’s discretion.