Ruahine User Group
A meeting was held on Monday 25 July, in the NZDA rooms in Dannevirke. Julia attended on behalf of NTC. Click on the link to download more information: RUG agenda and Actions July 2022
City to Sea in September
The club has scheduled a trip to Wellington, organised by Kelvin Shaw. Here are the details: NTC City to Sea Sept 2022
Wilding pines update: 6000 down so far
Wilding pine task force organiser Graham Leech reports a couple of very successful days up at The Lakes. Monday 18 July saw seven students (HBHS, Woodford, HNHS and Lindisfarne) doing work for their Duke of Edinburgh Award – 36hrs yielded 1050 trees. Tuesday 19 July saw three adult volunteers (thanks Julia, Alison and Gordon from Napier Tramping Club) joined briefly by two of the students – 18hrs yielded 900 trees.
Google Earth shot of the block that the Wilding Pine Community group has been working
Our running aggregate total is now 6360 trees from 193hrs volunteer time.
The outing planned for Saturday 27 August has been postponed, new date to be advised.
Covid precautions
Due to the recent resurgence in infections, the committee suggests that members wear masks at club meetings and while travelling in the van.
Studholme Hut and Bivvy are moving
Studholme Saddle Bivvy has been relocated to NZTM E1892383 N5652741 east of highpoint 1379m
North Whetu Biv now in place
Studholme Saddle Hut will be relocated to the previous Studholme Bivvy site at NZTM E1890017 N5643903 on 27 February 2023, when the RNZAF has a helicopter available to lift the existing hut onto the new location.
The piles for the transfer of Studholme Hut to the bivvy location are already in place.
The dates of this operation may change. For up to date information, contact the Napier DoC Office on +64 6 834 3111.
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