The world-class bouldering areas in Castle Hill Basin are a great example of effective community engagement with a treasured climbing area. Local climbers have been proactive over many years to minimise their impact where possible, develop positive relationships with the landowners, and find ways to give back. What really stands...
The Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust has recently purchased Te Ahu Pātiki, a large block of land that includes Mt Bradley.
They have brought the park into public ownership and are now working through future ownership and management with Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc and Orton Bradley Park.
We are discussing the future of climbing on Mt...
