Kiwi Health Check – Conservation Week, September 18 2009 Back in 2002, fewer than 500 kiwi lived in the Kaweka Ranges and the species was effectively extinct south of Hawke’s Bay. That year, the newly formed Environment, Conservation and Outdoor Education Trust (ECOED) sprung into action to help reverse the decline. As part of the… [Read More]
Autumnal mosaics around Middle Hill Hut
Makahu car park – Middle Hill Hut – Mangatutunui Stream, Wednesday, April 29. Map: U20 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Garry Whincop, Peter Slagter, Murray White, Rosemary Jeffery, Graham Bell, Thelma Tasman-Smith, Vic Bullock, Arthur Mead, Ron Morison, John Mason, John Marshall, Alex Thomason, Ted Angove, Jeanne Van Den Hout, Graham Bell and Keith Moretta At 9.00… [Read More]
In search of Kiwi Saddle, and finding other unexpected places
Kiwi Saddle via Kuripapango, January 31-February 1 2009, Map U20 Trampers: Ray Slavin, Ted Angove, Murray Goss, Sue Marshall and Julia Mackie It’s many years since I undertook the hardships of a weekend tramp into the hinterland of the Kaweka Range – namely, Kiwi Saddle Hut. I was eagerly looking forward to this arduous journey,… [Read More]
Desert Road to Makahu: A grunty six-day adventure!
The “tight five”: Geoff Donkin, Alison Greer, Julia Mackie, Sue Marshall and John Dobbs DAY ONE: Monday Jan 5 2009 – Waipakihi Hut, 6.25hrs, 12.5kms With a forecast of fine and settled weather, we set out with high expectations on a trip seemingly planned for ages. Thanks to Murray White and Brian Mackie for safe… [Read More]
