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 president@wtmc.org.nz 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
Kia ora, This article provides general club updates including: If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne president@wtmc.org.nz Favourite photos from the Dorset Ridge MF trip. Highlights include Emily putting her hair into a Princess Leia style for May the 4th, how the EM, M, and MF WTMC trips … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides general club updates including: If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne president@wtmc.org.nz Pouakai Circuit (EM) A few highlights included (from Sara): great to see a bunch of new club members along for their first tramp with the club! Everyone was incredibly enthusiastic, and … Read more
We are looking for volunteers to fill our critical vacancies. If you are interested in helping out please get in touch with president@wtmc.org.nz. Chief Guide (vacant) The Chief Guide oversees Club trips and activities. In particular, they are responsible for ensuring that trip run smoothly and safely, and answer queries from Trip Leaders and Participants. … Read more
The Annual General Meeting for the 2023/24 year took place on 10 April. The meeting was well attended in person and a few Members also attended online. The agenda and papers for the meeting are available here. Key decisions made in the meeting: Minutes of the 2023 AGM: Approved without amendments Annual Report and Financial … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides general club updates including: If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron president@wtmc.org.nz Taranaki (MF) – Twelve of us climbed Taranaki Maunga via the Khyber Pass Route (it was too icy to go up the east ridge as planned) with a pre … Read more
This article sets out changes to the WTMC refund policy and changes to Paypal fees. Updated refund policy The Committee has reviewed and approved a new policy to provide refunds across Club services and activities, including trips and training, Lodge and Paua Hut bookings. These changes are brought in so we take a consistent approach … Read more