Author: Ian

Annual General Meeting Minutes 19/8/1999

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club held at 1.30 pm 19 August 1999 at the Mosgiel Presbyterian Church Hall.

 

The President Les Smith welcomed 33 members to the 12th Annual General Meeting.

 

Apologies:
P Chisholm, D and N Moir, M Vaughan, D McEwan, L Wiffen, G and D Such, J Roy, M Winefield, E Blackburn, J Allen, D Bennett, I McIntosh, S Cooney, P Jenkins, B McCabe, E Miller.
Moved that apologies be accepted C Gamble, 2nd B Harvey.
President Les Smith expressed the club’s thoughts for the recovery from illness of J Roy.

 

Minutes:
Minutes of the 1998 AGM wer read and confirmed, moved P McLean 2nd C Williams.

 

Matters Arising: Nil

 

President’s Report:
The President read his report and moved its adotion, 2nd E Bennett

 

Financial Report:
The Treasurer presented his annual report and balance sheet. A surplus of $192.11 is in the trading a/c. A credit balance of $100.25 is in the ANZ Serious Saver aa/c which is left over from the 1999 Bus tour. This money will be used to help finance a future bus tour. A recommendation that the annual sub rmain at $5.00 was moved N Taiaroa, 2nd A Landrebe. M McGhie is available to Audit the accounts for 1999/2000 moved N Taiaroa 2nd E Bennett to be re-appointd. 10 copies of the audited balance sheet were available for all members. N Taiaroa moved that the financial report be adodpted 2nd L Smith.
Election of Officers:
President: L Smith. Pro B McIntosh, 2nd W Bathgate.
Vice President: C Gamble. Pro L Smith, 2nd M Young.
Sec/Treasurer N Taiaroa Pro C Gamble, 2nd J Shaw.
Committee L Wiffen. Pro L Smith, 2nd J Shaw.
J Hobbs. Pro M Deuchrass, 2nd D Wiggins.
P McLean. Pro C Gamble, 2nd D Taiaroa.
R Wiggins. Pro M Smith, 2nd B Harvey.
President Les thanked C Gamble and N Taiaroa for their support during the year and also paid a tribute to those committee persons who were retiring, B Harvey and J Shaw. He commended the contribution made by all members of the committee for their help in arranging weekly tramps and programmes also the collection of fees for camps and transport. The special outings were also acknowledge.
President Les Smith presented a gift voucher to Maria O’Brian for her work on preparing minutes and progorammes and members lists.

 

General Business

 

Twizel Camp.
Members were advised that this would e held from 19th-22nd November 1999 at  cost of $15 PPPN.

 

Xmas  Function.
To be held at Berwick Adventure Camp. Finger food and a walk.

 

1st Aid Kits.
The club 1st Aid Kits would now be used for annual camps. Members should make provision to carry their own personal kits.

 

Cell Phones.
Members who have cell phones should take these for emergency use on the weekly tramps.

 

Weekly Start Times.
D Moir moved that the start time should be 9am Winter and Summer.
Voted 17 for, 9 against. Programme committee to discuss.

 

Taieri River Track.
D Jenkins gave a report on the progress of this new development. Moved Les Smith 2nd N Taiaroa that D Jenkins be the clubs reresentative for this and report back to the ommittee any commitment or progress.

 

Track Clearing
C Wiliams advised of costs for this work and the club committee had agreed that this should be repaid to drivers.

 

Chain Saw and Scrub Cutters.
C Williams requested the committee look into the possibility of purchasing these items as clu equipments. D Jenkins advised that he would arrange application forms to sek grants to finance this.

 

Walking Magazine.
It was agreed to continue to circulate this until the end of the current subscription and then decide on renewal.

 

Age Limit.
W Bathgate asked if the age limit could be lowered from 55 to 50. The club constitution has an age limit of 55. President Les asked the meeting to give the committee discreteion to admit members below the age of 55 until the coonstitution was changed. A discussion re Social or Honorary members took place. The committee were asked to discuss both recommendations.

 

The meeting closed at 2.30pm.

 

Guest Speaker.
Les Smith introduced Malcolm Flett for St Johns Ambulance who gve a talk on emergency procedures and responsibilities while tramping. He emphasised the importance of using the 111 call system. His talk was acknowledged with a gift voucher presented by C Gamble.
Moved B Harvey, 2nd J Shaw. – Confirmed Les Smith.

Camp: Waimate

7-10/5/1999. Waimate Camp. Leader: Nelson T

On Friday March 7 36 members left Mosgiel by cars for Waimate and most had arrived at Hunter Hills Lodge, (a former Nurses Home)  by 1.00 p.m. After unloading, an interesting walk was made around Waimate. There are several lovely and very impressive churches for such a small community.

On Saturday we all walked from the lodge up a bush track to the top of Mt John (466m) and inspected the White Horse (clydesdale) on the side of the hill. There was an impressive view of Waimate and surrounding area. We then walked down the gravel access road, had lunch on the way and continued to a T junction on the Strawberry Trail. The group then split into two, with some taking the right fork and after about 8km arriving back at the lodge. The remainder, who had taken the left fork, had to walk over 16km and returned to the lodge much later.

Sunday, we all went to Gunns bush and about three quarters of the group opted to do a local native bush walk. The others climbed to the top of Mt Studholm (1085m) and arrived back at the lodge late in the day.

The first group at mid-day drove to Kelsey’s Bush, had lunch, did several small bush walks and were back at the lodge by mid afternoon. We had a happy hour each night and on Sunday a pot-luck dinner to celebrate Mothers Day.

President Les Smith thanked Secretary Nelson Taiaroa for arranging the comfortable accommodation &c and after a successful weekend everyone headed for Mosgiel and home.

– From Taieri Herald

Bus tour Kaikoura, Motueka, Hanmer Springs.

Taieri group goes on a ten-day tour of South Island walking spots

by Les Wiffen

36 Taieri Recreational Tramping Club members including the driver left Mosgiel last February for a 10-day South Island bus tour.

On the first day they left Mosgiel for Kaikoura and arrived at Dusty Lodge in the early evening after stopovers at Oamaru, Ashburton and Cheviot. Two members also did the trip in their camper van, but took part in all the activities.

Each evening there they held a happy hour, with entertainment provided by members which included two pipers. The group was hosted here by Mr Allan Eastwidonel who showed an impressive range of fine crafted timber furniture.

On day two most members did a long and interesting hike around the rugged rocky Kaikoura coast. Norfolk pines were very different from what they had seen before. Some seals and part of the whale-watching operation were seen by the group.

The bus left Kaikoura on day three for Motueka with stopovers at Blenheim’s Pollard Park, an attractive setting for morning tea, and lunch was at Richmonds Craft Habitat where there were plenty of crafts to inspect or boy.

They stayed at Abel Tasman Lodge, Motueka where their hosts Andrew and Isobel Furness made them very welcome. With 36 people to look after they did a great job in making everyone comfortable and also making arrangements to use the RSA next door.

A day’s hike to Abel Tasman Park was the highlight on day four, with a few members taking a water taxi from Kaiteriteri to one of the coastal bays and walking back.The remainder walked from Marahau, a four-hour walk to Torrent Bay, Anchorage Hut. Some enjoyed a swim in the sandy bay and others returned to Marahau by boat. Some members returned along the coastal route, with a few walking inland via the hill route. The many sandy bays made many cameras click and most felt a little tired after a great day’s walk.

After the previous day’s hiking and due to some welcome rain, the group was decided to take the bus to Nelson where one of the members’ sister, June acted as a guide around the Nelson suburbs and hills for the day. One of the day’s highlights was a visit to Hoglunds, a famous glass-blowing factory in Richmond where they produce a wide range of goods, some of which are exported.

Pupu Springs
Pupu Springs

On day six they drove over the very steep Takaka Hill, through Takaka to the Pupu Power Station, where a short walk was made up to the dam and then on to Pupu Springs with another walk and lunch. The water which bubbles up into the pool is the clearest in New Zealand and it was interesting to discover that it takes between 2-10 years for the water to reach the Springs.

After lunch the group went to the Begonia Gardens near Takaka and then finally to the Caves which several members visited.

On day seven the group left Motueka for Hanmer Springs with a stopover at the Motueka Sunday market with a very interesting variety of goods and foods.

Next stop was Kamatiri with a short walk through the railway tunnel and morning tea afterwards. Lunch ws had in Murchison and a short stop to view the falls at Maruia. That they they arrived at Hanmer Springs Forest Trust Camp (YHA), on Jollies Pass Road just out of town.

On the next day they drove to Jack Pass Road where members commenced the climb up to Mt Isobel at 1319m. However at 892m several members decided to return to camp via the Dog Stream Waterfall (a few energetic members carried on to Mt Isobel). The track to the waterfall was very steep and it took a little time in getting some of the ladies down.

After the waterfall there were two tracks back to camp. The Waterfall Track was fairly flat and running closely to a stream. Some members took this route. The other track – Spur Track – was over a hill climbing to about 800m. About a dozen people took this route and had lunch at the top with a magnificent view of Hanmer Springs area. Later on in the afternoon the Hanmer Springs hot water pools became a popular spot to relax in.

Several members on day nine did forestry walks during the day while most took advantage of a trip to the Hot Springs. A farewell dinner ws arranged by their Secretary, Nelson Taiaroa at the Hanmer Springs Golf Club where members formed into column of three some 500m from the club and then marched to the golf club lead by two pipers and the RSM for the day.

On the last day the bus left for Mosgiel with morning tea at Amberly, lunch at Ashburton with a short walk around the town, a quick stop at Temuka to view the pottery and crafts and finally ice creams at Oamaru and home.

The group had a fantastic 10-day trip which could fill a book with incidents and happy times.

– From Taieri Herald

Leaders:

22/2/1999-3/3/1999 Les & Margaret. Tour included rosters of Bus Monitors, Judge/Juries, and Happy Hour hosts.

Allison Conservation Area. – on Taieri Mouth-Milton Rd.

Allison Conservation Area. Off Akatore Road.

Cars meet Brighton Surf Club. Preferably Dec or Jan. Taieri Mouth, Akatore-Milton Rd. 

From Taieri Mouth-Milton Rd turn off on Ridley Rd (on right  just beyond Big Creek road on left) to reach picnic area.

Big Creek Rd,  (on left beyond Quoin Pt Rd), Kamahi Track, Rata Ridge Track

Ramsey Track

Rata Ridge Track

Big Creek Track

Rimu Track

Kamahi Track.

Leaders:

1999 Nelson & Dot, Colleen

26/2/1997 Akatore South Side. Leaders: Jack M, Hugh, Mary L.
7/8/1996 Akatore Farm Walk. Average. Leaders: Jack M, Jean A, Ria H
9/2/1994. Akatore. Medium. Leaders: Jack M, Eleanor, Judy & Rob
30/1/1991 Akatore Forest Walks. Leaders:

Taieri Herald report of AGM

Tramping Club meeting
The annual meeting of the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club was held on Thursday 27th August 1998.
Thirty-three members attended.
The following were elected to the positions stated: President: Les Smith, Vict President: COlleen Gamble, Past President: Bev Harvey, Secretary/Treasurer: Nelson Taiaroa. Committee Joan Hobbs, Joyce Shaw, Les Wiffen. After general business Bev Harvey introduced the speaker Mr Paul Coffey who is the D.C.C. outdoor activities coordinator.
He spoke on outdoor sports, tramping, walking, mountain biking, etc and how the city council tries to make good amenities for everyone.
Afterwards there were questions and a short discussion.
Bev Harvey made a small presentation and the meeting close with afternoon tea.
(Note: Probably reported by Les Wiffen.)

Kurow Holiday Park.

Fr-Mo
Contact: Allison Winsley. 03-436 0725

strong>Nicol Lodge: 1 bunk room 25. Own pillow cases & sleeping bags, 1 bunkroom 8.
Kitchen: pots, pans, kitchen utensils, knives, forks, microwaves
lounge: Heaters & open fires supplied.
toilets & showers under one roof. $13 pppn.
Also motels, tourist flats, cabins, powered sites, hot showers, laundry.

Day trips from Kurow:

1. Deep Stream to Fishermans Bend.
Round trip near Aviemore Dam through rocky gorges and over tussocky hills. Easy. 4 hrs approx.

2. Chinamans Hut, Dansey Pass area.
1.5-2 hrs. Walk up Otekaieke Creek from car park (1 hr from Kurow) to historic stone hut. Return via 4WD track. Option of climbing Cone (1300m). Medium to Cone. Easy round trip.

3. Mt Dryburgh. 922m. Above Nth Bank of Lake Waitaki.
Moderately easy climb with marvellous views of Waitaki Valley and lakes. Begins 20 min drive from Kurow up Haka Valley.

Mt Sutton and/or Lake Dumbell from Ohau Skifield.
1999m. Moderate to easy with great views. 1.5 hrs from Kurow.

Mt Kohurau. 2010m.
From carpark above via skifield road to Lodge (1 hr) and tors (?) (1/2 hr) then via 4WD track to ridge line (1.5 hrs) along ridge to summit (1 hr) with views of Haka Valley and Waitaki Valley and summit views of Maniototo to Remarkables, Mt Aspiring, Mt Cook and Lake Pukaki. Medium.

4. Ben Lomond. 1052m. via Maerewhenua Gold Diggings.
A climb iva 4WD track and through tussock slopes in Dansey Passs area with views of Nth Otago downlands and the Kakanui Mt backdrop. Easy to Medium.

5. Dome Hills/Pisgar Downs.
Tramp the tussock hills of the Kakanui Mountains from Livingstone with option of going to tops for view of Manitoto. Med to Easy depending on duration and stamina. 1 hr drive from Kurow.

6. Mt Bitterness. 1929m. on the St Mary Range.
20 mins to Awakino Skifield car park, then 4WD track and tussock and scree. Medium.

Easy: up to 4 hrs, mainly on tracks.
Medium: up to 8 hrs. Reasonable fitness.
– John Hore.