Some important notices to start with – remember if you have a locker up at Tahurangi Lodge this must be emptied by end of September in order for the Lodge Downstairs Upgrade project to commence. We’re looking for someone to fill in for Lodge Booking Officer from the middle of September for two and a half months whilst Gail is away. If you can help out please contact either myself, Gail Geange or one of the Exec members. This is not a particularly onerous task, and we’d hugely appreciate an offer of assistance. Our annual club photo competition takes place […]

First up this month is to advise that a date has been set for the 2019 Open Climb. Mark your diaries for Saturday 16 February, with a reserve date of Sunday 17 February. If anyone is fielding inquiries you can let people know that bookings will open on our website from early December. We will hold the Open Climb induction at the October club night, to be accompanied by a mountaineering movie of Glen’s selection. IMPORTANT NOTICE – Planning is well underway for the Downstairs Upgrade of Tahurangi Lodge. Locker holders – you will need to empty and clean your […]

We had a very enjoyable occasion celebrating the 50th birthday of Tahurangi Lodge at the Camp house on Monday of Queens Birthday weekend. More than fifty members, both past and present had a lovely lunch and reminisced about many happy times spent on the mountain. Glen had a brilliant selection of photos on display and we celebrated with the usual delicious cake. Thanks to everyone who came along and helped to make this such a special occasion. We also took this opportunity for George Mason to tell us about the Axe that he has donated to the club which is […]

We are all looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend at the Hut Birthday celebrations for Tahurangi Lodge’s 50th Birthday. Join us for a Pot Luck lunch at the Camp House at North Egmont on Monday 4 June from 12 noon to 3 pm, including the traditional cake cutting. We have chosen the Camp House venue this year to enable all members, past and present, young and old, to be able to join us. Please spread the word to any past members who may like to join us for these special celebrations. Further details elsewhere in this HiTac. The recent […]

Annual invoices for subs, locker rental and ekey hire have now been mailed out to your physical mail box. Please make your online payment promptly and include your name as reference. If you have not received your invoice yet, perhaps you have moved house in the last twelve months? If so, email the Treasurer with your new address so we can get your invoice to you. Most of you will be aware that we will be celebrating the 50th Birthday of Tahurangi Lodge this coming Queens Birthday weekend. In order to recognize this special occasion we are going to hold […]