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    • From the President – April 2026
      • 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

    • Angelus Hut
      • 🎵What a way to start a medium tramp on a Thursday, cruiiiiising on the Interislander (okay it was the Bluebridge), sailing to the other side. After the ferry dropped our crew of 13 (including James’ MF group) in Picton, we grabbed a bite to eat from one of the many fine dining establishments in town. ... Read more

    • Waipakihi River
      • The plan for the weekend was a Waipakihi Hut loop – heading in over Urchin and following the Waipakihi River to the hut on Saturday then out via the Umukarikari Range on Sunday. A perfect mix of tops and river travel. While this was a medium trip, I’d indicated to the group that we were ... Read more

    • Blanketed in gray on top of the Tararuas
      • With a red warning storm on the doorstep, we barrelled out to the Tararuas early on Saturday to go for a wander. Heeding the forecast, we adjusted plans slightly to avoid getting drenched and battered, opting for a day mish, inevitably followed by a warm shower and cozy bed at home. We arrived at Holdsworth ... Read more

    • Waipakihi Hut via the Umukarikari Track
      • Two groups were heading to Waipakihi Hut in the Kaimanawa Forest this weekend: the EM group (seven members) travelling via the Umukarikari Track, and the M trip (five members) going in along the Waipakihi River. We all met at the railway station and were on the road shortly after 4:30pm on Friday. With light traffic, ... Read more

    • Turkey’s Nest Biv
      • This trip started on the Thursday afternoon with just two of us from the original five after unfortunate incidents and accidents meant the other three could no longer come. James and I were still keen to get out and explore some new country in the Raglan range, so after an afternoon ferry and dinner at ... Read more

    • 2026 Annual General Meeting – 15 April 2026
      • 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

    • From the President – March 2026
      • 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

    • Club policies updated
      • 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

    • Nina Valley
      • The trip was scheduled as going to Nina Hut and Manson Nicholls Hut in Lewis Pass. However the huts were booked by early December so we considered alternative trips and camping rather than overnighting in huts. We met Thursday afternoon at the railway station and then caught the ferry, driving on to Murchison for the ... Read more

    • A Perfectly Sensible Bannister Crossing
      • A Bannister crossing had been on the to-do list for both Anne and I for a while. The Bannister Ridge, with its dramatic and imposing profile, had captured our imaginations on previous trips. Anne had planned a Cattle Ridge-Bannister-Dundas loop in autumn last year, however we didn’t get the weather window to do that trip. ... Read more

    • Sunrise Hut: Masterchef cook-off
      • After being granted an extra hour of sleep thanks to a change in pick-up time, 11 of us set off to Sunrise Hut at 7.30am on Saturday morning. We were heading up as one group, before splitting into three at the hut, for WTMC’s inaugural Masterchef cook-off. Ethan had informed us each team’s dishes would ... Read more

    • Field Hut and Otaki Forks
      • We assembled at the station at 9am on Saturday and divided into two cars before regrouping at Otaki Forks. A group of seven trampers: two seasoned club veterans, four newer members on their first club adventure, and one non-member suspicious of whether the club dues represented value for money. Before beginning our climb, we scouted ... Read more

    • No teeth required in the Raglan Range
      • “You don’t need your teeth to walk out.” With the Dart Ford uncrossable for our Luna Tops trip in Kahurangi National Park, I quickly came up with an alternative plan in the Raglan Range which was an area that was easy for transport and varied enough to keep us all interested and challenged. The EM ... Read more

    • Dragons Teeth (Low Route)
      • Days one and two: After flying in from Wellington the day before our shuttle arrived early to take us to the James Road end. We knew the weather was going to be a bit iffy today after fervently checking the weather forecast in the lead up to the trip start, but we were glad to ... Read more

    • From the President – February 2026
      • 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

    • Ozzies Track
      • Thinking of a loop daytrip in the Tararua Range that is a bit different? Well, why not try Ozzie’s Track? Ozzie’s Track is one of those mostly-forgotten routes in the Tararua Forest Park that doesn’t appear on today’s topomaps but lives on in trampers’ conversations—particularly those of the members of the Manawatu Tramping and Skiing ... Read more

    • From the President – January 2026
      • 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

    • Ruapehu Lodge and Zekes Hut
      • We left the station on the dot of 4pm, with a van full of Wellington’s finest. Our trip to WTMC’s legendary, lovely Ruapehu Lodge was disturbed firstly by a tramper performing some emergency mergers and acquisitions in Levin, and later an emergency burger stop at the piiza[sic] shop in Bulls. Once we arrived at the ... Read more

    • Life Membership nominations now open
      • 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

    • From the President – December 2025
      • 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

    • Awatere Hut – Ruahine Forest Park
      • Friday We left at around 4.45 pm from Wellington train station and had a dinner and supermarket stop in Palmerston North before continuing on to Anzac Park campground (arriving at around 8 pm). We all set up our tents, except for Bogdan, who took the opportunity to try out his tarp. The campground is next ... Read more

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