<![CDATA[North Shore Tramping Club - News]]>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:16:33 +1200Weebly<![CDATA[July Social Meeting]]>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:17:14 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2013/06/july-social-meeting.htmlWednesday 31st July 7:30pm
Elizabeth once again has an interesting evening planned for us, and Pam will no doubt refresh us well as always.]]><![CDATA[Winner of first Spot Prize for Trip Article]]>Sun, 12 May 2013 09:17:37 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2013/05/winner-of-first-spot-prize-for-trip-article.htmlCongratulations to Lindsay Arthur for winning a free day trip. Lindsay won the spot prize by providing an article to Trish for the latest newsletter. Anyone can win - but you must submit an article ona trip to have a chance.]]><![CDATA[Our AGM  - Wednesday 29th May 2013 at 7.30pm]]>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:17:33 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2013/03/our-agm-wednesday-29th-may-2013-at-730pm.htmlCome along and support your club – nomination form details below.
To be held in conjunction with May Social Meeting, Senior Citizens Hall, The Strand, Takapuna 

Nominations are now open and welcomed for all elective offices of the North Shore Tramping Club, for the year June 2012 to May 2013. The Offices of the Club are:
  • President 
  • Vice-President 
  • Secretary 
  • Treasurer 
Plus up to 10 committee positions which at present are delegated as:
  • Membership Secretary 
  • Trip Planning 
  • Trip Bookings 
  • Gear 
  • Transport 
  • Social 
  • Newsletter Editor 
  • Newsletter Distribution 

NSTC is run entirely by members who volunteer to help make it a better club. For more information about the roles, ask any committee member.
Nomination forms are available by contacting the Secretary, Katy Johns, on 442 1204 / 027 385 3228 email: khjohns@xtra.co.nz 

Nominations are to be forwarded in writing to the Secretary, North Shore Tramping Club, Box 33-262, Takapuna 0740, not later than 14 days before the election (16 May). The nominations must include signatures of the proposer, the seconder, and the nominee.


]]><![CDATA[Notice Of 2013 Federated Mountain Clubs AGM]]>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:07:59 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2013/03/notice-of-2013-federated-mountain-clubs-agm.htmlTo be held at 10.30 am on Saturday 8th June 2013
At: The Totoki Room, Jubilee Building, Parnell, Auckland

Any member may attend this meeting. Please advise the NSTC Secretary if you intend to go so that we can inform our committee. NSTC Secretary: Katy Johns ph 442-1204 or 027-385-3228
]]><![CDATA[March Social Evening]]>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:29:33 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2013/03/march-social-evening.htmlWednesday 27th March 7:30pm
You will be treated to a presentation and photos of travels through the African continent by Val Jamieson. This is the Weds. before Easter so try to get there before you head off tramping anywhere: it will be well worth your while! The meeting  will be followed by a tasty supper afterwards, so linger a while and enjoy the company of fellow trampers. This is also the last social evening before the 2013 AGM 

See you there, Pam and Elizabeth
]]><![CDATA[January Social Evening]]>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:37:36 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2013/01/january-social-evening.htmlSenior Citizens Hall, The Strand, Takapuna  January 30th 7.30pm 
Come along  to hear Lynda and Roger talking about the trip that they did with Helen and Trish to Central Asia. Trekking in the Fann Mountains in Tajikistan and exploring the old silk road cities in Uzbekistan!
A tasty supper will follow, so feel free to stop and chat for a while afterwards with fellow trampers.

]]><![CDATA[Christmas Social Tramp]]>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:50:35 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2012/11/christmas-social-tramp.html16 DECEMBER 2012   MAHURANGI WEST REGIONAL PARK
Come join NSTC for our Merry Christmas celebrations, Sunday 16th December.  Our sleigh will take us to scenic Mahurangi (West) Regional Reserve for a leisurely walk and a BBQ picnic. High tide is at 10.30am so will be perfect for swimming or exploring Pudding Island as the tide ebbs out. Bring your togs & something to share for the picnic. BYO meat for the BBQ and drinks too, of course. Meet at The Strand at 9am. No bus cost for club members for this special day out. We look forward to seeing you there.   
 
Time: 9.00am at The Strand           Organiser: Elizabeth
Member Cost: Free      $15 Non-members   
Phone: 021 058 0963
]]><![CDATA[NOVEMBER SOCIAL MEETING ]]>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:11:57 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2012/10/ocial-meetingwednesday-28th-november.htmlWednesday 28th November, Senior Citizens Hall, The Strand, Takapuna 7.30pm 
Come along to your friendly tramping club's November social night . You will be treated to a presentation by Trish Jenner, who in May this year travelled to the South Island along with a group of seasoned NSTC members to walk the Milford in the off season. This tramp was followed by the Greenstone, a lesser known track in the Queenstown area which many trampers do after the Routeburn. Marvellous weather and empty tracks meant that Trish and co. enjoyed a wonderful tramping experience that didn't cost the earth. Come along and see for yourself! A tasty supper will follow, so come and enjoy the company of fellow trampers.

See you there,  Elizabeth and Pam
]]><![CDATA[Wilderness Magazine Online Community]]>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:27:49 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2012/05/wilderness-magazine-online-community.htmlPicture
Wilderness magazine now has an online community – go to www.wildernessmag.co.nz  Once signed up you can share on line thoughts, gear reviews, information on tracks etc. 

]]><![CDATA[Organisers Needed for Weekend and Longer Trips]]>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:20:47 GMThttp://www.nstc.org.nz/2/post/2012/05/organisers-needed-for-longer-trips.htmlXmas / New Year
We are exploring the feasibility of doing the Waikaremoana Great Walk as an extended New Year break trip.  Trip could also include the below:

Rua track  6 days
Tangihua hut
 
Mt Manuoha – Waikareiti  3 days 

Whakatane River or Waikare cross over route  4 days

Or tramp into the lake via Central Waiau and Pukekohe Range 5 days

Anniversary Weekend January 2013
Camp at Home Bay and explore Motutapu Island? 


A Late Summer Week in the South Island?
Maybe a Great Walk for one group and a more remote trip for another group?

Where would you like tramp in 2013, 2014 and beyond? 
Here are some that might interest you - destinations for weekends and long weekends:

If you organise it then we will go there: 
  • Spirits Bay to Te Paki 
  • Mangamuka’s 
  • Russell Forest 
  • Ururupuka Island Camp  @ Bay of Islands
  • Cape Brett  /Whangamumu 
  • Peach Cove Whangarei Heads 
  • Warawaras
  • Hokiangai to Okiwi Lakes 
  • Waipoura Forest 
  • Mimiwhangata 
  • Kaimai Southern 
  • Mamaku Range 
  • Rotorua Lake trails 
  • Waikato River trails 
  • Waikawau Coromandel
  • Fletchers Bay – Moehau
  • Great Barrier Island
  • Whirinaki 
  • Urewara
  • Urutawa
  • Kaimaniwa Ranges 
  • Tongariro Nat. Park 
  • Waimarino 
  • Mungapura valley /bridge to nowhere
  • Whangamomana / bridge to somewhere
  • Matemateoanga 
  • Mt Messanger / Mt Dampier falls /Whitecliffs
  • Egmont National Park
What is required to be an organiser:
The most important aspect is to plan the tramping route. You can ask someone familiar with the area to assist in planning the tramping party routes.

Check with the booking officer for drivers and arrange the parties and leaders to suit.

Arrange the bus to be converted over to a sleeper if required and any gear (tents etc.) loaded.

Generally just coordinate everyone and the bus movement for the duration of the trip.

And you get a free trip for being the organiser. 

Interested?  Contact Helen  444 1397 
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