Volunteers work behind the scenes to ensure the club runs smoothly and to facilitate the exciting array of tramping, mountaineering, and social activities we offer. At the head of these volunteers is the Committee, seven passionate members committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and adventurous environment for all our members. The Committee is elected from the membership at our AGM every April. On this page, you can learn more about who we are, our respective roles within the Committee, and how we contribute to WTMC. Feel free to reach out to any of us with your queries or suggestions – we’re always happy to hear from you.
Our Committee (2025 – 2026)
President — Daniel Madley
I’ve been a member of the Club for seven years and was on the Committee as Treasurer from 2023 to 2025. As President, I’m committed to leading a Club that delivers for members and contributes to the wider outdoor community. I always welcome feedback from members and look forward to hearing from you.
Vice President — Andrew Brown
I am a returning member of the club having been a member in the 1980s while at school and university. My interest in the outdoors has been maintained through my time in the New Zealand Defence Force, membership of the NZAC since 1984, involvement with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award, and a few guided high alpine and ski-touring trips, both in Aotearoa and overseas. My current passion is ski-touring. I can get down ‘most’ slopes, although not always with a lot of style! My role is to assist the President and contribute to the effective governance of the club, for the benefit of all members.
Chief Guide — James Hancock
My role is to coordinate interesting and adventurous trips for our members, with the support of a team of volunteers who help to organise trip schedules, run training, sort out gear, emergency contacts and bookings, and help to keep our van on the road!
I’m a keen tramper, thru-hiker, and hut-bagger (362 down so far, many more to go!). Although I’m a relatively recent member of the club, I am eager to keep up the many traditions that make WTMC the wonderful club it is today. Always open for a chat, particularly if it involves a topo map and a trip idea…
Treasurer — Ellis Pike
My role is to manage the club’s finances and financial systems. This ensures we meet all of our financial obligations. I also act to help the club meet its financial objectives, prepare for future spending and most importantly to you, make sure repayments are paid promptly.
I am a keen tramper and trail runner and have been a member of the club since 2024. Carrots are my favourite snack and you’ll often catch me eating a few after a big day in the hills.
Liaison Officer — Sam Harrison
Just another backoffice bureaucrat looking for beauty in the bush. After over 350 huts, thousands of cups of tea and an equal number of blisters I’m still passionate about our wild places.
As Liaison Officer I organise the club’s social schedule and help keep our community humming.
Secretary — Megan Madley
I’ve been a club member since 2019, met my husband on a club trip, and have been the Secretary for the club since September last year. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, either through day walks, trail runs or multi day expeditions exploring different parts of New Zealand. My role on the Committee is to make sure our constitution and club policies are up to date and that we are meeting all of our legal requirements.
Ruapehu Lodge Convenor — Miles Davison
I became a member of WTMC way back in 1982 at the age of 16. 43 years on and I’m keener on being in NZ’s great outdoors than ever. Amongst other mountain-related goals, I am currently working my way through tramping every track and sleeping in every hut in the Tararua Range.
My role as Ruapehu Lodge Convenor is my way of serving the club that has provided so much for me over many years.