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These magnificent wāhine / women did an epic hut restoration and relocation and we made a film about it! Come join us for the premiere at @nzmountainfilm this Saturday 11am in Wānaka. We even won an award! Runner up in the Mountain Culture Category.
Here’s a few back country huts from the last section of @teararoanztrail we did back in January - see more at @noodlesforbrekky 130kms through the middle of Te Waipounamu/South Island, finishing at Lake Takapō/Tekapo. These huts are such a tr
Late last summer on Wiradjuri country with @pony_rider @_lucyscutts 🧡 35mm film scans - ngā mihi @theblackandwhitebox
Shimmy shimmer.
You beauty Junebug 🧡 Rā whānau ki a koe. 15 years and one heck of a wild ride ride so far - I reckon that's why it was so windy this morning! Honoured to be here with ya. Aroha nui iti kotiro xx (that's how my Dad used to always sign his notes to
My mate @natsymonds favourite maunga / mountain this morning. With a little dusting of fresh snow and then two ducks taking a ride in the wind. Also powerlines picking up the morning delight.
I 🧡 GY. Glenorchy / Tahuna. Outakes from a magic few days with Enger and Hygi @tiakitours - these fine folk make you feel good.
Haehaenui / The Arrow River. Haehaenui means ‘big scratches’ and refers to the channels the river has carved out. Magic. Spent last week based in Arrowtown with @thebeardsnz
Your favourite roto / lake lately. What do you reckon the story behind the No Entry sign is?
Thought we'd take this Outpost Banner made by our mates at @pony_rider for a wee stroll.
Freshies, cha, cha, cha. Yeah we got fresh snow on the hills, bringing’ the chills and thrills. Makes the lake swimming quite exciting. Takes hours to warm up. Will try go for a wander in them hills to touch the snow before it melts away. Par
In case you're wondering what Albert Town and the magnificent Mata-Au / Clutha River are looking like lately. Feat special guest @micnicholls 💛
Birthday sunrise #8 for this kid.
Glenorchy is great!