Kia ora and happy new year. I hope you were all able to enjoy some time with your loved ones over the summer break, and get outdoors and into the hills despite some bad weather! For me, two of the highlights were finally visiting JACS Biv in the Tararuas with Mon (on our third attempt), … Read more
We left the station on the dot of 4pm, with a van full of Wellington’s finest. Our trip to WTMC’s legendary, lovely Ruapehu Lodge was disturbed firstly by a tramper performing some emergency mergers and acquisitions in Levin, and later an emergency burger stop at the piiza[sic] shop in Bulls. Once we arrived at the … Read more
Life Membership is the Club’s highest honour, to acknowledge people who have made an outstanding contribution to the Club over many years. Only 18 Members have been elected to Life Membership over the Club’s 78-year history, and you can read more about them here. The Committee invites Club Members to nominate peers who you view … Read more
Kia ora, this will be the last update for 2025. I wish you and your families’ a Merry Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday season. The next monthly update will likely be sent in mid-January. This month, read on to learn about: As always, I welcome your comments and feedback. Please feel free to … Read more
Kia ora, the end of the year is approaching fast and hopefully the weather becomes a bit more settled soon. I hope you’ve been able to get out into the hills this past month. You’ve probably also seen the news about the fire raging in Tongariro National Park – our thoughts are with the communities … Read more
The Committee is seeking feedback from Members on proposed updates to the Club’s policies. Many of the policies have not changed in several years, and we acknowledge the hard work of previous Committees to develop these policies. After the Club’s new Constitution was finalised earlier this year, the Committee has taken the opportunity to consider … Read more
Kia ora, I hope you’ve had a good month and are looking forward to making the most of daylight savings. That means there is just under a month until the lodge exits “winter mode” (with food provided as part of your booking) – you can book here. A big thank you to Andrew for dealing … Read more
Kia ora, We have had a lot of events in the past few weeks, and I have really enjoyed meeting more members and getting a better understanding of what you think makes the club tick. This month read on to find out about: As always, I welcome your comments and feedback. Please feel free to … Read more
Kia ora, We are now into the second half of the year, with the lodge’s winter bookings and new trip schedule in full swing. I hope you have found some time to get out into the hills recently, and if not, let the club help you! This month read on to find out about: As … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides general club updates including: Ngā mihi Anne [email protected] The Easy/Medium trip to Cascade Hut over the weekend of 21-23 June was the club’s first to that Hut via the Hinemaiaia track. Overall, the group found it a very pleasing and scenic track with stunningly clear streams and rivers. The “cascades” near … Read more