https://wellington.gen.nz/orongorongo-club Orongorongo Club newsitems http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/07/1953-childhood-holidays-at-log-cabin.html The Log Cabin, 1950 (Ian Baine Photo Collection) I had hoped to be back sooner but have failed to find inspiration lately so in the meantime, I've transcribed this Evening Post article from 1952 - the perfect follow-on my my previous post about Nature Deficit Disorder. art communitygroups wcnhosted Wed, 09 Jul 2014 03:42:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/07/1953-childhood-holidays-at-log-cabin.html Orongorongo Club 2014-07-09T03:42:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/05/nature-deficit-disorder.html My son John exploring the bush outside Tahora HutOk so it's not a medically recognised disorder yet but it's becoming widely accepted as a real problem. communitygroups wcnhosted Tue, 27 May 2014 07:52:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/05/nature-deficit-disorder.html Orongorongo Club 2014-05-27T07:52:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/04/tainui-hut-john-farrell-2nd-from-right.html Tainui Hut, John Farrell - 2nd from right, Don Oliver - middle (Amanda Farrell Photo Collection) Tainui Hut Warming 1939 (Ross Kerr Photo Collection)The late Joanna Lane-Taylor was a regular visitor to the valley and Tainui Hut in the 60s. communitygroups wcnhosted Thu, 01 May 2014 02:42:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/04/tainui-hut-john-farrell-2nd-from-right.html Orongorongo Club 2014-05-01T02:42:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/04/huts-photo-gallery.html In 2012 Allan Sheppard undertook a massive project - photographing 50+ huts in the Orongorongo Valley. communitygroups wcnhosted Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:41:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/04/huts-photo-gallery.html Orongorongo Club 2014-04-14T22:41:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/wildnesss-article.html The issue of private huts on public land is a hot topic and an emotive subject for many hut owners and caretakers. art communitygroups wcnhosted Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:34:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/wildnesss-article.html Orongorongo Club 2014-04-01T02:34:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/1930s-tramping-gear.html Early trampers in the valley, 1922 (Ian Baine Collection)I spent some time a few years ago researching the tramping history of the valley. communitygroups wcnhosted Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:24:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/1930s-tramping-gear.html Orongorongo Club 2014-03-31T22:24:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/a-short-history-of-hut-building.html Baine iti - the oldest hut in the valleyHuts have been built in the Orongorongo Valley since the early 1900s – though they look a little different from today’s modern DOC huts! Early huts were built from materials at hand – manuka poles as framing and totara for piles. communitygroups wcnhosted Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:27:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/a-short-history-of-hut-building.html Orongorongo Club 2014-03-30T23:27:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/orongorongo-club-new-website.html In 1978 the Orongorongo Club was established by a number of regular users of the valley who shared a common interest in the preservation of the valley’s unique heritage. The club particularly supports the continued presence of huts and their extended use.  Find out more at our new website: www.orongorongoclub.org.nz  art communitygroups wcnhosted Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:13:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/orongorongo-club-new-website.html Orongorongo Club 2014-03-18T22:13:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/tahora-40-years-on.html Owner: Maurice & Marg Mitchinson | Built: 1970/71When Tahora turned a respectable 40 years old in 2011 I sat down with Dad to record Tahora’s story…  Dad started exploring the Orongorongo Valley in the early 60s as a young boy. art communitygroups wcnhosted Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:41:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/tahora-40-years-on.html Orongorongo Club 2014-03-18T21:41:00Z http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/my-son-john-exploring-bush-outside.html My son John exploring the bush behind our hut I'm very excited to welcome you to the Orongorongo Club's new blog! The Orongorongo Valley holds a special place in my heart - I first stayed in the valley at just six weeks old and introduced my son to the valley at three months. art communitygroups wcnhosted Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:07:00 GMT http://www.blog.orongorongoclub.org.nz/2014/03/my-son-john-exploring-bush-outside.html Orongorongo Club 2014-03-17T21:07:00Z