By Aunty Rata Kia ora fellow trampers Snacks are very important on tramps and when engaging in other outdoor activities where shops are not close at hand. Nobody gets very far on an empty stomach. There are a few obvious things to take into account when choosing tramping snacks. Snacks need to be tasty, nutritious, … Read more
By Aunty Rata Kia ora fellow trampers I hope you managed to eat your fill of Easter eggs and hot cross buns over the holiday weekend. For some time Aunty Rata has been promising advice on baking the legendary Tararua biscuit. There are several reasons for the delay. First, I am rubbish at baking so … Read more
Renee and Geoff are leaving Wellington shortly to return to their South Island roots. The plan is to settle in Arthur’s Pass and run a bed and breakfast. This seemed like an audacious and risky move to Aunty Rata, can you even get chocolate down there? I was not completely surprised though, as Geoff and … Read more
You may have noticed that the club first aid kits now look different. The lunch boxes have been changed over to soft packs. This makes them a little easier to pack in your pack. Sorry that they aren’t any lighter, but also they aren’t any heavier. They also aren’t waterproof (neither were the lunchboxes), so if … Read more
The following new members were approved at last committee meeting. Welcome to the fold! John Harrison Tina Chong -Anne and Phil Kendon have a new addition to their family. Lauren is Tara’s new baby sister. -Stephen Patience has decided to retire from the e-team after many years of dedication. He has been the driving force … Read more