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 (2026 – 2027)
President — Daniel Madley
I’ve been a member of the Club since 2018 and was on the Committee as Treasurer from 2023 to 2025 before stepping up into the President role. 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 — Michael Moore
I’ve been a WTMC Member since 2013. An active club tripper in early years of membership, I’ve been less visible in recent years. However, I remain a keen tramper and welcome the opportunity to give back to the Club that helped re-boot my tramping interest and develop outdoors skills.
My role as Treasurer will be to manage the Club’s finances and financial systems, ensuring we meet our financial obligations and be best placed financially to achieve the Club’s overall objectives.
Social Officer — Nicole Wood
To me, the social aspect of WTMC is vitally important for attracting new members, creating community and helping members feel confident to join trips and take up other opportunities that the club has to offer. In my role as Social Officer I want to foster connection within the club, between members, newcomers and veterans alike, and create an environment that welcomes people from all levels of confidence, fitness, skills and experience to be able to share our mutual love for the outdoors.
Secretary — Everard Halbert
I’ve enjoyed the outdoors since I was very young, first tramping with my father and later through my time in the Territorial Army. I joined the Club about 10 years ago, enrolling in the bushcraft course. My role is to maintain Club records and help us navigate our waka according to our policies and constitution.
Facilities Officer — Miles Davison
I became a member of WTMC way back in 1982 at the age of 16. 44 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 Facilities Officer is my way of serving the Club that has provided so much for me over many years.