New Bridge – New Connections

New Bridge – New Connections

Members of Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa, representatives of Te Araroa, landowners and other community members stand by the Whangaehu River and the post marking where one of the bridge’s towers will soon stand. The Whangaehu River and its people couldn’t have put on a...
Government Investment a Boost for Walkers

Government Investment a Boost for Walkers

A hiker makes their way toward the Queen Charlotte Track. Te Araroa Trust has welcomed the Government’s recent announcement to invest in trail infrastructure, recognising the positive impact it will have on sections of Te Araroa that share alignment with the Queen...
A rare bird, a hut, and a renewing trail

A rare bird, a hut, and a renewing trail

In the third instalment of our ‘People of Te Araroa’ series, we have a cuppa with wildlife defender, web and graphic designer, back-country route-creator, photographer, and all-round TA stalwart Anthony Behrens. Anthony and his partner Fiona Burleigh are possibly best...
High yet humbled by TA

High yet humbled by TA

Best-selling author Naomi Arnold on how thru-hiking Te Araroa broke her, changed her, and filled her with joy. In the second of our series ‘People of Te Araroa’, we meet award-winning, Nelson-based author, journalist, and TA thru-hiker Naomi Arnold. Among many...
Making the trail by walking it – Part 2

Making the trail by walking it – Part 2

Te Araroa’s Te Kūiti volunteer coordinator, Pete Chandler (foreground), with Dael Downs from Maniapoto iwi group Te Nehenehenui and Mike Cosgrove, a longtime Te Araroa volunteer from Te Kūiti. Photo: Te Araroa The unique story behind the cost of registering for Te...