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  • Bus Trip: Tawa Bush Trails

    30 Aug 2026, by Mark Growcott Here are the suggested routes and maps for the Runners and Walkers. Should be an enjoyable tripfor all, some may remember venturing out this way in April 2023. The routes are moderatelyundulating through beautiful native bush, on mostly well-formed tracks and on local streets. Notethere are no toilets at…

  • Bus Trip : Waikanae River

    Sun 31 May 2026by Mark Growcott Here are the suggested routes and maps for the Runners and Walkers for our Bus Trip to the Waikanae River on Sunday May 31.  Should be enjoyable trip for all. The routes are scenic, flat and on well-formed tracks. There are toilets at the Otaihanga Domain. As we ventured…

  • 2026 Buller Gorge 10K

    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 Once again Maryanne and I made the annual pilgrimage to Westport (this year was my 34th trip to Westport) totake part in the 43rd Buller Gorge Marathon weekend. Over the years we have competed in the full marathon, half marathon and in the latter years as part of a team doing…

  • Bus Trip: Tawa Bush Trails

    30 Aug 2026, by Mark Growcott Here are the suggested routes and maps for the Runners and Walkers. Should be an enjoyable tripfor all, some may remember venturing out this way in April 2023. The routes are moderatelyundulating through beautiful native bush, on mostly well-formed tracks and on local streets. Notethere are no toilets at…

  • Bus Trip : Waikanae River

    Sun 31 May 2026by Mark Growcott Here are the suggested routes and maps for the Runners and Walkers for our Bus Trip to the Waikanae River on Sunday May 31.  Should be enjoyable trip for all. The routes are scenic, flat and on well-formed tracks. There are toilets at the Otaihanga Domain. As we ventured…

  • 2026 Buller Gorge 10K

    Sat, 14 Feb 2026 Once again Maryanne and I made the annual pilgrimage to Westport (this year was my 34th trip to Westport) totake part in the 43rd Buller Gorge Marathon weekend. Over the years we have competed in the full marathon, half marathon and in the latter years as part of a team doing…

  • March 2026 Newsletter

    March 2026 – Are you Coming? Are you coming on our first bus trip for the year? And did you get your 20% discount off yoursub? Check out what’s coming up in March … Bus Trip – Whareroa Farm Check out the Bus Trip Whareroa Farm article and Registration Form Subs Be in super quick…

  • Otari-Wilton Bush BBQ 2026

    Active together at Otari Our annual Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush barbeque was a great example of the way we combine beingactive and social.Some of us explored the different tracks in the reserve, while others headed off into thesurrounding hills. The weather was great. And the sausages tasted extra good after a bit ofexercise. A big thanks to…

  • Bus Trip – Whareroa Farm

    On Sunday 15 March, we’re heading off to Whareroa Farm to soak up the Kāpiti scenery. At this time of the year, we can hope for settled weather. It should be a great day out! The bus will leave at 8 am from Ākau Tangi, stopping as needed at our usual bus stops. If this…

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