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Thumbnail of Family outdoors Caleb Smith
19th October 2022
2min

Start your summer outdoors the right way  

Media Release | Aotearoa has a taste for adventure as the weather warms up, and the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) and NZ Police are both encouraging a safe start...
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6th October 2022
2min

October Snowfall Calls For Ongoing Avalanche Caution

Media Release | Those hoping to enjoy some spring backcountry adventures this week are urged by the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to wait for settled conditions. 
Thumbnail of NZAA Public Observation | Mike Irwin, Queenstown. Sep 22
30th September 2022
3min

Warmer Spring Calls For Continued Avalanche Caution

Media Release | As the longer days and warmer temperatures kick in, it’s a reminder to outdoor enthusiasts that spring doesn’t mean the end of avalanche season.
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22nd September 2022
3min

An extra special day for Kiwis to get outdoors

Media Release | New Zealanders have been given a day to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, creating an additional long weekend that provides a new opportunity to connect...
Thumbnail of Angelus Hut in winter | Loic Lasseuer
17th August 2022
2min

Small Acts Combined Caused Tramping Fatality - Coroner

Media Release | A coroner has found that Tākaka woman Tracey Smith tragically passed away from hypothermia while tramping with her son in Nelson Lakes National Park, on Queens Birthday...
Thumbnail of A NZAA Public Observation | Nelson Lakes near Angelus Hut | Matt Tankersley
12th August 2022
2min

Weekend weather window a chance to explore

Media Release | It’s finally time to make the most of the recent snow on the mountains as settled weather has lined up well for this weekend’s adventures. The NZ Mountain...
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8th July 2022
2min

Winter brings the goods, but also comes uncertainty

Media Release | Alpine and ski enthusiasts will be rejoicing as winter snowfall continues to bolster the season. However, the forecast for the next week shows unstable and changeable weather...
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10th June 2022
3min

Backcountry Users Cautioned Over Avalanche Danger

Media Release | Caution is advised by MSC as the Southern Alps have recently been heavily blanketed with snow, and more is predicted over the coming week even as far...
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1st June 2022
2min

Championing outdoor skills with the power of Queen

Media Release | A call for extra thought and planning into Queen’s Birthday weekend’s outdoor adventures across the country, asks the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC).  
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