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Justice Dobson’s decision says DOC ‘’is to reconsider its decision to proceed with the 2020-2021 plan after consulting with interests represented by the Foundation and other stakeholders’’.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/122093650...
Ice axe for Kawekas in winter?
graffias posted in Tracks, routes, and huts • 6 comments, latest 10 July 2020yesterday by
madpom
Never ever take crampons without an axe. Thats like taking your 4wd because its slippery but leaving the brakes at home!
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Wanderwild
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Mr Finch
strider
It’s one of those things that baffles me.
Having a gun doesn’t automatically make you a hunter or a bushman yet the cart often goes before the horse.
Agree with PhilipW
Could’ve been worse though, they could’ve ...
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I would love to do this to a man cave one day
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Some problem with the air inlet hole on units manufactured Oct 2019 & sold Oct-Dec 2019. Return for refund & $20 voucher.
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/attachments/f13/1981d1340571366-msr-pocket-rocket-compact-stove-new-sale-plus-ma...
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"Why the PCT's Most Iconic Trail Angels Are Retiring
Thru-hiker traffic on this western trail is growing faster than the volunteer community's ability to handle it"
I've read similar comments from NZers who host TA walkers,
one spoke ...
Kime Hut
Junet posted in Tracks, routes, and huts • 9 comments, latest 28 June 202028 June by
Honora
I know this is getting into how many angels on the head of a pin territory but I was wondering if it was hoar frost or riming so I consulted dear old google:
Soft rime is ...
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Two sets of poly pros or one?
isawatreeonce posted in Gear talk • 12 comments, latest 28 June 202028 June byHonora
If there's rain in the forecast, I take a permaloft (synthetic down) jacket as my third jacket this time of year, rather than my thin down jacket. One time I walked out over Mt Thomas ...
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Govt gives $25 million funding boost for conservation tourism
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/govt-gives-25-million-funding-boost-conservation-tourism
Thanks and Much appreciated Morris
Ian_H
It is possible, probably a good move to put a link to that google doc or sheet that you maintain in the registration information for your PLB held by the Rescue Coordination Centre.
Then always ...
My new Keen Targhees arrived last week and I did a 15km bush walk in them on Saturday mostly on gravel trails, with some mud and clay thrown in.
They were roomy and comfy.
Not as thick ...
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Delaminating tent fly, and remedies
M400-1 posted in Gear talk
• 4 comments,
latest 21 June 202021 June by M400-1
Thanks for your comments, I have contacted Macpac about a new fly for this tent, they have been very helpful.
Couple missing in Kahurangi National Park
waynowski posted in The campfire • 91 comments, latest 21 June 202021 June by
geeves
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NZTA closing canterbury roads when it snows
waynowski posted in The campfire • 4 comments, latest 20 June 202020 June by
Pro-active
""... after an outcry from residents and businesses in the area, the agency has done a full U-turn on the policy.
....The change follows a town meeting at Castle Hill Village earlier this week which saw ...
My Minaret is still going strong despite being 24 years old. I've used it year round from the Tararuas to the Otoko and the Bonar Glacier in all seasons and all conditions. There are lighter ...
Tourism workers swap guiding for weeding
Scottie posted in The campfire • 1 comment, 12 June 202012 June byPro-active
Used to be Ministry of Works or Railways would soak up the unemployed. Enhanced Task Force Green & a February job ad indicate $18/hr.
""We are based near Geraldine and will commute the team to ...
thats the worst part when they wreck your gear they just give it back and walk away and take no responsibiity when they should be replacing it... ah but you're a friend... so it doesnt ...
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aardvark
Me too but it's nice knowing it's there for an emergency. Even if something goes wrong on a daywalk. It's never happened though.
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