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Completing a Kaiwharawhara Stream Walk

Posted on 20 August, 2012 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

It’s good to read (via The Wellingtonian and Stuff) that some positive effort is being made to open up a small section of land on the harbour side of Wellington’s incoming motorway. The article doesn’t mention it, but the beach … Continue reading →

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Rain rain rain

Posted on 28 February, 2009 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

I like rain, and so far it’s been raining a lot this weekend. I have several friends spending their time in the Tararuas this weekend, mostly in the region of Totara Flats. It’d be really nice to have been able … Continue reading →

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Buying packs and buying spinach

Posted on 14 December, 2008 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

Wow — the Tararuas have had three weekends of fantastic weather in a row, and I haven’t been there for any of them. I guess I did at least get out to the Ruahines a week ago, though. This Saturday … Continue reading →

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Daywalk: Walking the length of the Kaiwharawhara Stream

Posted on 23 November, 2008 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

I was supposed to be going up to Mt Ruapehu this weekend, but pulled out at the last minute because I’ve not been feeling too well over the last week. I wanted to try and get some fresh air when … Continue reading →

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Yet another attempt at Kapiti Island

Posted on 29 October, 2008 by Mike McGavinPrint This Post Print This Post

We’re having yet another attempt at Kapiti Island on this coming weekend, after the previous two efforts to get there failed due to forecasts of undesirable wind. I guess it’s the time of year, but with DOC having taken our … Continue reading →

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