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 […]

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

From the President’s desk It’s been a great month for getting things signed off! Open Climb concession has been signed and stamped, and Glen has got the Qualworx renewal across the line too! So now what we need is you guys to volunteer your time and experience to assist getting the punters up and down the maunga safely on Saturday 14th February 2026. If you are keen, contact me and I will send you the necessary information. Lodge maintenance crew met recently planning the summer jobs, which will include re-screwing the roof with longer screws with new rubbers on them, […]

From the President’s desk Spring has washed the snow away greatly, however at the point of writing this the slush summit went ahead, and they had a great day! We have had a few youth members join the club lately which is fantastic, as we need to keep building the foundation for future years. However, I have been disappointed with the lack of respect when it comes to taking mates who are not members and staying overnight at the lodge and not paying the minimal charge of $25.00. I don’t want to be making phone calls to these guys when […]