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.
We’re always looking for more help, get in touch with the secretary if you want to find out more (Secretary@wtmc.org.nz).
Our committee (2025 – 2026)
President — Daniel Madley
I’ve been a member of the club for six years and have been on the Committee as Treasurer for the past two years. As President, I’m committed to leading a club that delivers for members and contributes to the wider outdoor community.
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 — Sara Harrison
I’ve been tramping on and off for around 30 years and have experience in various leadership roles, organisational development, strategic/operational planning and change management. I’ve only been a member since early 2023, but have thoroughly enjoyed getting back into tramping and wanted to contribute a bit more. When I’m not tramping, I enjoy mountain biking and skiing. I’ve also recently done my Alp1 course, so plan on gaining more mountaineering experience next year. I don’t have all of the experience or know all the secret routes that one might expect of a Chief Guide, so will be relying on a team of volunteers to make sure that we can keep running great trips that members want to go on, and that trip leaders want to lead!
Ellis Pike — Treasurer
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.
Sam Harrison — Liaison Officer
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.
Megan Madley — Secretary
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.
Miles Davison — Lodge Convenor
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.