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...
Making the trail by walking it – Part 1

Making the trail by walking it – Part 1

Te Araroa walkers enjoying a freshly mown track earlier this walking season. Photo: Te Araroa The vital role of walkers’ registrations and donations Leading the nationwide group of keen people, mostly volunteers, who keep Te Araroa walkable, fun, and sustainable is a...