Category: News
Community turns out to restore native forest on the Puketotara Track
Community spirit was on full display on the Pukeatotara of the track in late May, when 55 volunteers — including a busload…
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Serendipity Stu
Te Araroa’s Northern Trail Coordinator, Stu Bennett, grew up near Whakahoro on the Whanganui River - close to where Te Araroa now…
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The Trudge and the Jubilation
In the latest of our ‘People of Te Araroa’ series we have a kōrero with Cat Wilson, director of heritage and visitors…
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The Accidental Warden
Karen Griffiths didn’t grow up in a traditional kiwi tramping family, but she remembers that her father wanted his kids to experience…
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New Bridge – New Connections
The Whangaehu River and its people couldn’t have put on a better day for the blessing of what will be one of…
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Government Investment a Boost for Walkers
Te Araroa Trust has welcomed the Government’s recent announcement to invest in trail infrastructure, recognising the positive impact it will have on…
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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,…
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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. Naomi wrote one of…
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Making the trail by walking it – Part 2
In part one of this two-part feature, Te Araroa trail manager Dan Radford described how walkers’ registration funds are being put to…
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Making the trail by walking it – Part 1
Right now, Te Araroa walkers’ registration fees and donations are powering spades, rock-breakers, diggers, and helicopters, making sections of the trail drier,…
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