Photo contests are coming up Our club photo competition is on 10 September. Categories: Above bushline Below bushline Club life Water scenery, stream, river, sea Flora, fauna, creatures, birds of the bush Oh Bugga! Historic – taken before 2020 We need 6×4 photo prints, no more than two per category. No titles or names; it’s secret stuff! Everyone… [Read More]
July 2026 news
Hawke’s Bay Wilding Pine Control update Hot on the heels of a very successful day in the Kawekas, the warriors are heading out again – this time to Kohinga on Wednesday 15 July. If you have signed up on the trust’s website, you will receive an email with more details about the trip. If you… [Read More]
June 2026 news
Sorry, but subs are going (slightly) up Rising costs are affecting everything, including our club subscriptions. At the AGM in May, members approved modest increases in subscriptions as well as the termination of associate membership. Here are the details: $60 for a single member and FMC card $85 for two members at the same address,… [Read More]
May 2026 news
Winter Solstice draws near
April 2026 news
Wilding pine update Graham Leach reports: The next trip will be a familiar location to many who have helped before, but may be somewhere exciting and new for those who haven’t joined us yet. We will be heading to the Kaweka Lakes to go over areas we have previously visited. It is vital to go… [Read More]
March 2026 news
Wilding warriors update The next outing is on Sunday 12 April, heading back up to The Lakes, where the warriors have been making great progress and always have a lovely time. Meet outside the Omahu Urūpā / cemetery (and leave any cars on the opposite side of the road) at 7.50am for an 8am departure…. [Read More]
February 2026 news
Wilding warriors update This time, it’s a special edition wilding pine trip. There is a unique, privately owned property which borders DoC land and forestry that really needs the warriors’ help. Leaders Alan, Alexia and Graham are planning a two-day trip with limited overnight accommodation (Kuripapongo DoC headquarters) where you will experience relative luxury –… [Read More]
January 2026 news
Upcoming track closures Some tracks and car parks in the Kaweka Forest Park will be closed from 15 February. The closures may be in effect for up to five months. Details, including a map, are here Wilding pine update The pine-killers’ organiser, Graham, reports: With a satisfied glow from our recent trip still lingering, we… [Read More]
December 2025 news
Owners of PLBs: Please read this! New guidance applies to anyone taking their own PLB on a club tramp. The club’s PLBs link the national Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC) to our group’s contact, Brian Mackie. They immediately call him if a club PLB is triggered, to ascertain group numbers, names and so on. When Brian… [Read More]
November 2025 news
Ruahine Whio Protection Trust 2026 Calendar Janet Wilson, Chair of the Ruahine Whio Protection Trust, tells us that the 2026 “Wild Ruahine” calendar is available now, for the same price of $20 + P&P. The postage has increased to $5.50 this year, but Janet can send three or perhaps four in one envelope for that… [Read More]
September 2025 News
Anniversary dinner date We will be having our anniversary dinner at the Puketapu Hotel on 9 October. You are all invited! Partners, etc welcome, too. Most meals are $20-$30 or you can have a bar snack. Please let Di know if you’re coming (and if you are bringing a guest, as well). Important information for… [Read More]
August 2025 News
Changes to the tramp booking system We’ve modified the system to improve security and privacy. It’s no longer possible to access the booking system unless you are authorised. Those without permission to access (and use) the system will now find that access is denied, but you’ll be offered the opportunity to request authorisation. Just follow… [Read More]
