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The Commodification of Wild Places

Posted on 31 December, 2017 by Mike McGavin

Tourism and commercial enterprise have been part of New Zealand’s outdoors for at least the last century. The Milford Track spent much of its history as a relatively high grade tourist attraction. For a time it was largely exclusive, and … Continue reading →

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The Downs and Ups and Downs of Kime Hut

Posted on 6 March, 2014 by Mike McGavin

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I’m unsure what to make of the latest happenings surrounding Kime Hut. This Saturday the TTC had been planning to host its own “opening ceremony” at the hut. If you haven’t heard, however, the TTC has been forced to abandon … Continue reading →

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A Crossing to Remember: A Tararua Southern Crossing in 1920

Posted on 20 January, 2012 by Mike McGavin

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Several days ago, I noted that it’s almost 100 years since the Southern Crossing Track was completed, which is pretty cool. This, however, was only the beginning of a significant tourism venture for both the Otaki and Wairarapa regions. At … Continue reading →

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Tararua Southern Crossing Track Centenary, March 2012

Posted on 15 January, 2012 by Mike McGavin

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March of 2012 will be a quiet 100th anniversary in the Tararuas, in a sense. It might as easily be very windy and rainy. This March, if you’re attempting a Tararua Southern Crossing, or maybe if you’re competing in the … Continue reading →

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Trip: Tararua Moonlight Southern Crossing

Posted on 29 July, 2010 by Mike McGavin

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Near Marchant Ridge, 5.35am. Last weekend Sam, Craig and myself were able to get through a Tararua Moonlight Southern Crossing. I wrote about an aborted attempt to do this just over a year ago when Craig and I were ready … Continue reading →