No idea what species this is, but there were quite a few hopping around the Makaroro river (on Hawkes Bay side of the Ruahines). They were quite small, picked one up in the palm of my hand!

Anyone keen for this? Could be something to do after climbing... still 3 weeks away, but will need to book tickets for it. Note the complimentary food!

Antarctic Heritage Trust is hosting a special charity screening of 90 Degrees South.  With an introduction by MARCUS LUSH, presenter of the TV series ‘Ice’, this is an opportunity to view a rarely seen documentary based on original expedition footage from Captain Scott’s heroic but ultimately tragic 1911 race for the Pole.   8.15pm, ...

Hey everyone, This weekend is Bushcraft, a chance to get out into the hills and learn a whole load of skills that will come in handy whereever and whenever you happen to be in the hills again! This includes using maps, compasses and the terrain to navigate and route find, learning how to cross rivers safely, be comfortable at camp (light cookers, ...

Hey hey, The meeting rooms at uni are unavailable next Tuesday due to the Easter break, so we'll be going back to our favourite Welsh Bar at the end of Courtney Place (in between Kent and Cambridge Terraces). This will naturally be a more informal, beer drinking style meeting, but do come along if you're at all interested in signing up to ...

Hey people, come along to the meeting tonight (7.30pm, Student Union Building, meeting rooms 1 & 2) to hear about all the plans for trips this easter! There's the club trip to the Ruahines - 4 days exploring the rugged mountain range north of the tararuas, with lots of bush, tops, rivers and huts to check out! Also there's a number of ...

Hey guys, To celebrate the momentous occasion that is my birthday this Sunday, I thought I'd spare you all another raging party and instead invite you to a delicate, refined desserts and cocktails evening at 91A Karepa (aka the coolest flat in Brooklyn)! Its BYO of both (which could alternatively be interpreted as 'bake your own' or 'buy your ...

Hey guys, hopefully you've all recovered from freshers and are keen for more adventures! Come along to the meeting tonight (Tuesday 7.30 pm, student union building) to find out about rockcraft and the party, learn how to join and use the website forums, and see a slideshow of some of our summer adventures climbing and tramping in the southern ...

Hey everyone! Our first official meeting of the year is coming up this Tuesday (4 March) at 7.30pm in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 of the Student Union Building, Victoria University, Kelburn Campus. This is a great chance to come along and find out what we do, when, where and how! We'll give a slideshow, introduce a few people and provide info on how ...

Hey guys, if anyone is keen for this tubing trip this weekend, please let me know (several people have but I can't remember who). It should be ok for beginners, actually am thinking about doing the Otaki Gorge down from the forks so if you did the upper section with us before it could be seen as unfinished business! The good thing about it ...