By Anne de Ferron How to use the club dehydrator and other easy group recipes Having been a WTMC member for longer than I’m now willing to admit, I’ve noticed a growing trend on club trips: BYO solo meals instead of shared group dinners. A slippery slope! Isn’t eating one of the best parts of … Read more
Kia ora, April has sped past and I hope you were able to make the most of the Easter and ANZAC breaks to spend time out in the hills. Thank you in particular to those Members who attended the Club’s AGM on 15 April, where there were robust discussions about the future direction of the … Read more
Kia ora, April is here, daylight saving has ended and the term of the current Committee is coming to an end after a busy and eventful year. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Wednesday 15 April at the TTC Hall in Mt Victoria – doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. I encourage you … Read more
This page will be updated when new nominations or motions are received. Agenda Chair: Daniel Madley (President)Minutes: Megan Madley (Secretary) Proposed Membership fees Current amount ($) Proposed new amount ($) Proposed increase ($) Proposed change (%) Adult 70 100 30 43 Friend of the Club 45 75 30 67 Junior 45 75 30 67 Veteran … Read more
Kia ora, Somehow it is already March and summer is officially behind us (although it never seemed to arrive!) As you will see below, it has been a busy month, with an increased focus on preparing for the AGM on 15 April. An AGM notice with agendas and papers will be circulated in the next … Read more
The Committee consulted Members on a set of new policies in December 2025. Thank you to the Members who took the time to provide feedback, it was greatly appreciated and has improved the draft policies. The Committee has considered the feedback, discussed amendments and approved the new policies at our one-day offsite on 22 February. … Read more
Kia ora, it’s hard to believe it is already February. For your Committee this means we’re now preparing for the AGM (to be held on 15 April), and as part of this preparation we’ll be having a one-day offsite later this month. We’ll send out more information about the AGM and the Committee roles and … Read more
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
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