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Thumbnail of Cam Forlong West Coast Roar 2022 2 (1)
24th March 2025
4 mins

Practical Tips to Keep You on Target This Roar

Story | The Roar 2025 has finally arrived. Here are some practical tips to help make your hunt safe, successful and fun.
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21st March 2025
5 min

How to Dress for Success in the Great Outdoors

Story | When heading into the great outdoors, the right clothing is crucial. Here are our top tips for how to dress for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Thumbnail of Damage to Archway at Mautohe Cathedral Cove | CREDIT Department of Conservation
20th March 2025
12 min

Climate change: Expect the Unexpected

Feature | Award-winning science journalist Kate Evans examines what climate change will mean for tracks, huts, forests and rivers – and our outdoor adventures in Aotearoa.
Thumbnail of Roar | Hunters Journal
14th March 2025
3 min

Hunters Urged to Prioritise Safety This Roar

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters to ‘have a hmmm’ and make careful route choices to stay safe, as the Roar hunting season kicks-off this year....
Thumbnail of baby backpacks | Jennifer Parkes
10th March 2025
3 min

Call for Trampers to Help Boost Outdoor Safety

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is asking hikers and trampers to help other walkers this summer by sharing a review on Plan My Walk.
Thumbnail of CREDIT Bianca Bratton | Brewster Glacier
28th February 2025
4 min

Fatal Fall Near Brewster Hut Prompts Safety Reminder

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is urging trampers to assess their skills before attempting unmarked routes beyond Brewster Hut in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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25th February 2025
4 min

Hunting Tragedy Puts Spotlight on Route Choices

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is urging hunters and other backcountry enthusiasts to carefully consider their descent routes in steep terrain following the release of the coroner’s findings...
Thumbnail of Kepler Track | Tom Harris
19th February 2025
3 min

MSC Partners with Airbnb on Outdoor Safety

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council has joined forces with Airbnb on a new initiative to promote outdoor safety.
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10th February 2025
3 min

MSC and ACC Join Forces for ‘Have a hmmm’ This Summer

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is joining forces with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to ‘Have a hmmm’ this summer.
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