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FMC’s new magazine website

Posted on 29 May, 2017 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

Federated Mountain Clubs has, over the last short while, been quietly introducing its new Wilderlife website (think “wilder life”) . It’s a magazine-style website which, so far at least, revives much of the really good content that was previously only … Continue reading →

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The Tararua on TV

Posted on 4 April, 2017 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

Even if you’re not into hunting, the latest episode of NZ Hunter Adventures (Ep 9, Series 3) is probably of wider interest. It’s viewable online on Choice TV’s website for the next 3 weeks, free registration required. The episode features … Continue reading →

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Something to listen to

Posted on 14 September, 2016 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

I’ve not yet read Laurence Fearnley’s Going Up Is Easy, but it’s on my reading list. It’s the biographical account of Lydia Bradey as the first woman to ascend Everest without oxygen, and the only New Zealander to do so. … Continue reading →

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Preserving Outdoor Access

Posted on 25 January, 2016 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

Radio New Zealand’s Insight programme has looked at public access rights and the conflict over paper roads in New Zealand. The 28 minute audio programme can be found at the end of the linked page. Paper Roads are legal rights … Continue reading →

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Browsing Historic Topo Maps with MapsPast

Posted on 20 May, 2015 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

If you like topo maps, and especially trawling through historic topo maps of New Zealand, then check out the new MapsPast website, thrown together by Matt Briggs. Maps are great. For me, looking at maps and understanding what’s around is … Continue reading →

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Good LandSAR Publicity

Posted on 16 May, 2015 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

This morning’s Dominion Post has some fab publicity for New Zealand’s LandSAR organisation, derived from a couple of recent high profile incidents in the Tararua and Rimutaka Ranges in the lower North Island. The first article profiles a couple of … Continue reading →

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Not my preferred form of agony

Posted on 9 February, 2015 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

Here’s a quick pointer towards the Tararua Fastest-Known-Times site, which has been spread around social media in the last few days. It caters to a mentality which doesn’t so much appeal to me, but which has a good following. My … Continue reading →

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NZ Tramping History released

Posted on 20 October, 2014 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

Last year I wrote about the upcoming publication of a new Tramping History book, researched and authored by Shaun Barnett and Chris Maclean. The book finally had its launch last week, and is now available. I’m waiting for my copy … Continue reading →

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More First Crossings/Intrepid NZ on Television

Posted on 25 September, 2014 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

It’s great to see that Kevin and Jamie will be on-screen again soon, with Intrepid New Zealand: effectively the third season of what was previously First Crossings. The facebook page also has up-to-date info. In previous seasons of First Crossings, … Continue reading →

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The Walking Access Awards of 2014

Posted on 3 July, 2014 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

If you haven’t heard, the Walking Access Commission (WAC) is requesting nominations for its 2014 Walking Access Awards. If you have any ideas for individuals, organisations or other entities to nominate, head over here and follow the instructions. Nominations close … Continue reading →

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