Mark Kent knows what it’s like to be rescued from a trail after a riding accident. As the Park Ranger for Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, he’s set out to make it safer for all riders and to ensure there are for others who are in the same predicament to get help.
Being kaitiaki to 250 hectares of regenerating native bush and 50 kilometres of first-rate mountain bike track is a world away from life on the road as an exhibition specialist.
But five weeks ago Mark Kent left his role as Exhibition Touring and Project Manager after 21 years at Te Papa to become Mākara Peak’s first-ever dedicated Park Ranger – and he’s loving it.
“This new position has been years in the planning, with the role created to support the community, especially the Mākara Peak Supporters who are particularly active in the park.”
The Classics Museum at Victoria University houses a collection of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts: vases, coins, sculpture, objects for use in daily life.
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A view from our Sailing Secretary Paul Tuesday, January 28 and a surprise call from Dave Hart – last seen two years ago. Would I like to sail with him, 2 – handed, for the Wellington to Akaroa Race? A big gulp and a yes! Dave is a very experienced sailor and skipper, but this [...]
Farewell to John Turner who passed away this week. Read his obituary here. This week Results Taupō Craters 21km Trail Run Chris Howard 1:58:34, Emma Bassett 2:09:54, Marianne Elliot 2:22:58, Lindsay Young 2:23:22 Results Athletics Wellington Open Meeting #5 3000m Race Walk: Helen Willis 21:17.11, Daphne Jones 24:57.40 3000m Steeplechase: Stephen Day 11:01.81 Honest Ten […]
