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Club Trips

HiTAC May 2026

President’s Report Kia ora team,As I type the power to the lodge should just about be restored! One of our trusty life members is going up to the lodge tonight to check everything is functioning properly again. Thanks Stephen! Currently I’m away in Aussie swanning around in the warm sunshine hence this report will be brief. In case the club grapevine hasn’t found your ears recently I will be away from 31st May for 5 weeks trekking in the Himalayas. So, I leave the reins of the club in Ivan’s capable hands! Snowcraft dates are lining up nicely so hopefully […]

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HiTAC March 2026

Presidents Report A big thanks and congratulations to the TAC members who donated their time & passion for supporting the club on 14th February. We had 70 punters and 60 volunteers and NO incidents! Wahoo. We just managed to sneak the event in between two weather fronts! I have signed off the paperwork, washed all the vests and towels etc, so I can pack everything away until September when I will the process all over again! With the publicised rescue of 5 people on Sunday 22nd, it is a reminder not to underestimate Taranaki Maunga and how quickly the weather […]

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HiTAC February 2026

From the Editor Happy New Year! A special HiTAC this month to showcase the exciting trips and social events coming up. If any members have stories or photos from summer adventures they wish to submit for future editions, please reach out using contact details below. Kathy Waterfield, HiTAC editor Read More: HiTAC February 2026

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HiTAC September 2025

From the President’s desk I have to admit that I have been overseas topping up my vitamin D in sunshine and have let the very capable executive team to keep the wheels of TAC turning! I was pleased to see that nature supported us this year with great snow levels so both Snowcraft 1 courses could go ahead, plus the more challenging Snowcraft 2 course also. A big thanks to all the leaders and assistances that donate their time & knowledge so our members can feel more confident in the white stuff! Some exciting news is I am currently working […]

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HiTAC July 2025

From the President’s desk We celebrated 90 years of having a structure on the side of Taranaki Maunga in our usual style with lots of good kai & laughter. And by the time you read this we will have had Mid-Winter Christmas & Movie Night at the lodge – always a winner! We are so blessed to have a fantastic facility that allows us to host memorable events. Buddy walks have kicked off, snowcraft courses are filling up, so now we wait for more snow to arrive and hang around for awhile! I’ve had a meeting with DOC recently relating […]