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fWotD Episode 2926: Metrosideros bartlettii Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 9 May 2025, is Metrosideros bartlettii.Metrosideros bartlettii, commonly known as Bartlett's rātā, is a rare species of tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the Northland Region in New Zealand's North Island. Bartlett's rātā reaches a height of up to 30 metres (100 feet) with a trunk of 1–1.5 metres (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 11 in) in diameter. The species is classified in the subgenus Metrosideros and is known for its distinct whitish, paper-like bark and small white-coloured flowers. Bartlett's rātā was first discovered in 1975 by the New Zealand botanist and schoolteacher John Bartlett, who accidentally discovered the species while searching for liverworts near Cape Reinga. It was first described by botanist John Dawson in a 1985 article in the New Zealand Journal of Botany.Bartlett's rātā's range covers the northern tip of the Aupōuri Peninsula, in three dense forest remnants near Piwhane / Spirits Bay. Bartlett's rātā typically begins life as an epiphyte (growing on another plant); it inhabits lowland forests and is usually found growing near wet areas. A 2018 article by the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network documented 13 adult trees in the wild, a significant decrease from another research article in 2000 that documented 31 wild adult trees. The species has a high chance of becoming extinct in the wild unless immediate conservation measures are taken to stop its ongoing decline; which has been attributed to land use changes following human settlement and the introduction of common brushtail possums, which browse its buds, flowers, and shoots. Bartlett's rātā's conservation status was assessed by the IUCN Red List in 2013 as "Critically Endangered", and its population trend was assessed as "Decreasing".This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:37 UTC on Friday, 9 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Metrosideros bartlettii on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Amy.

Diese Podcastfolge kostet mich viel Mut – genauso wie meine allererste Folge 11/19. Sie ist anders als sonst.Denn hier begegnen sich zwei unterschiedliche Menschen, die plötzlich durch den Krebs aus ihrem gewohnten Leben gerissen wurden – aus ganz unterschiedlichen Perspektiven. Und doch verbindet uns etwas: der Wunsch, gesellschaftlich etwas zu bewegen. Jeder auf seine eigene Weise und im unterschiedlichen Alter.Robert, 32 hat seine Frau, die an einem Glioblastom verstorben ist, bis zu ihrem Tod intensiv begleitet und gepflegt. Er hat mich über LinkedIn angeschrieben – und unser erstes Telefonat war so tief und berührend, dass schnell klar war: Wir müssen eine Folge aufnehmen. Ganz ohne Konzept, einfach drauflos reden. Genau das tun wir hier: Wir sprechen frei, ohne festes Ziel, und tauchen in viele Themen ein. Vom Hundertsten ins Tausendste – und wieder zurück. Und diese Folge ist dabei herausgekommen. Manchmal kann es herausfordernd sein mir zu folgen, da ich eine Sprechdenkerin (oder ein Sprechdenker, männlich) bin, das ist jemand, der beim Sprechen denkt – also seine Gedanken nicht vor dem Sprechen vollständig durchplant, sondern im Moment des Sprechens erst entwickelt und formt. Der Denkprozess findet dabei laut und in Echtzeit statt.

Blake Schimanski has taken on the challenge of running the length of New Zealand - from Bluff to Cape Reinga - within the month of April. Through his campaign ‘Run Aotearoa', he aims to raise $100,000 for youth mental health efforts, with the goal of creating 'positive change. With 10 days left to go, he says he's been averaging out 80 kilometres a day. "There's a lot of stuff you don't really know until you start - and I'm learning a lot along the way, it's been a bit of a challenge." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The severe storm barrelling towards the upper North Island has been upgraded to a tropical cyclone. The Fiji Meteorological Service has named the storm “Tropical Cyclone Tam”, and while its centre is expected to remain west of Cape Reinga, forecasters are still warning of severe wind and rain over the next 24 hours. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Arnold fulfilled a 20-year dream when she walked Te Araroa northbound (NOBO), from Bluff to Cape Reinga. What she expected to be a 4-5 month trail turned into 9 months as she juggled freelance work and writing a book on the trail. Her determination meant she pushed through all the physical and mental challenges, never for a moment wanting to quit, despite how tough it got. Her absolute favourite moment was the Tongariro Crossing and experiencing the forces of nature in the volcanic area. Naomi reflects on how hard the trail and physical challenges were day in and day out, and particularly the solitude she experience on the trail without meeting anyone else for weeks on end. Get her book NORTHBOUND available now.Discover the best of New Zealand with my NZ Map & Guide, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off and start planning your dream trip todayGet my NZ Map & GuideBook your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itineraryThank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)Follow Naomi on Instagram: instagram.com/naomijarnold/www.naomiarnold.netGIVEAWAY: Email me at hello@abigailhannah.nz or send me a DM on Instagram to enter the draw and win a copy of Northbound - 3 to give away!Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nzFollow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/Get my NZ Map & GuideJoin the Broadcast Channel on Instagram for the inside scoop: https://www.instagram.com/j/AbYd1Flco4Sb02UP/

Blake Schimanski's running 2011km from Bluff to Cape Reinga in 18 days for the I am Hope charity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Far North famer who's losing hundreds of sheep to wild dogs wants the canine attackers officially labelled pests so there's more freedom to eradicate them. In January an international ultra runner and his support crew were attacked by dogs on the Te Araroa trail. There's still a wild dog warning along the Te Paki Coastal track about 14 kilometres from Cape Reinga. John Nilsson from Shenstone Farms spoke to Lisa Owen.

American Billy Meredith, known as Wahoo to his trail mates, is setting off from Cape Reinga on Monday, to try and walk the length of the country in record time. Samantha Gee has more.

The hikoi that started in Cape Reinga and has made its way down the country arrives in Wellington today. While many have taken part in various stages of the hikoi, tens of thousands of people are expected outside the Beehive today, as a protest against the Government's policies impacting Maori, including the Treaty Principles Bill. Te Pati Maori have been leading the push back against the Government, notably with a viral haka stunt in Parliament during the Bill's first reading that has garnered global attention. The party's co-leader, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, joins us today on The Front Page to discuss the hikoi, that viral haka, and why they are fighting back so strongly against this Government. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The minister in charge of curbing truancy is concerned students are "missing out on valuable learning time" by joining a march to parliament in protest at his controverisal Treaty Principles Bill. Hīkoi mō te Tiriti set off from Cape Reinga on Monday and moved through Auckland today, with thousands marching over the Harbour Bridge and onto Bastion point. Along the way hundreds of school aged children have joined the march, some in their uniforms, during school hours. Several schools are marking it as a 'justifed absence' and say students are being educated in voicing their opinions. Last month it was revealed a staggering 80,000 students were MIA for more than three weeks of term two this year, with ERO saying it's a crisis. Today, Associate Education Minister David Seymour has also warned teachers about maintaining political neutrality. President of the Secondary Principals Association Vaughan Couillault spoke to Lisa Owen.

The nationwide hikoi for te Tiriti is slowly making its way through Auckland to Parliament. The hikoi which set out from Cape Reinga two days ago today retraced the footsteps of past Maori protest movements with thousands marching over the Harbour Bridge and onto Bastion Point and Ihumatao. Maori News Reporter Pokere Paewai filed this report.

Just last week, on the Seventh of November the new Treaty Principles Bill was announced in parliament. The development of the bill excluded any consultation with Maori and does not reflect the texts or meaning of Te Tiriti, according to the Waitangi Tribunal. Principle 2 within the Bill, if enacted, would revoke the promises made by the queen to Maori in 1840. Hikoi protesting the bill began three days ago and has moved from Cape Reinga to Northcote and Bastion Point today, with its eventual goal to protest at parliament on the 19th. The first reading occurs this week in parliament, afterwards being sent to the select committee for a six-month hearing process. Sasha spoke to Lisa Woods, a Movement Building & Advocacy Director at Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, about the Treaty Principles Bill and its opposition.

From the misty peaks of Cape Reinga to the rain soaked streets of Kawakawa, the national hikoi mo Te Tiriti today rolled through the north and will soon arrive in Whangarei. Since setting off this morning numbers have swelled from a couple hundred to well over a thousand people, demonstrating their opposition to the coalition government's controversial Treaty Principles Bill and other policies impacting Maori. Maori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has been following its progress and filed this story.

A dawn karakia at Cape Reinga this morning has launched a national hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles bill and government policy affecting Māori. Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Alexa Cook.

From the far North to the far South now dawn karakia have been held in Cape Reinga and Bluff ahead of the hīkoi to parliament protesting the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Māori. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Alexa Cook.

On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice Minister has revealed new details of his plans to make stalking an illegal offence, thousands of mourners are paying their respects to the last member of the 28th Maori Battalion, the late Sir Robert Gillies, the southern part of the West Coast is in recovery mode after experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades this weekend, a Christmas tree is causing controversy in central Auckland, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

A dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hīkoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Māori. Toitū te Tiriti organiser Eru Kapa-Kingi spoke to Alexa Cook.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to join a nine-day hīkoi, which has left from Cape Reinga bound for Parliament. It will follow the route taken by Dame Whina Cooper in the 1975 Māori land march. The Act Party leader says he hasn't got any extra security, and doesn't think he will need it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paddle for Purpose is a group of four mates: Cared, Connor, Kurt & Drew. The team set off from Cape Reinga with a mission to sea kayak along the East Coast of the North Island to raise money for mental health and the environment. Over the 75 day journey, the group had huge challenges - from weather to physical pain to the overwhelm of the expedition before them. They discuss their "why," how they worked together as a team, the logistics of planning a trip like this and the moments of pure bliss amongst nature. The team gets vulnerable and honest reflecting on their journey and lessons learnt. They share valuable advise that anyone can learn from, whether or not you're a kayaker! KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. Use the code Adventure2024 for 15% off your next online order: bit.ly/458VGEG Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Donate to the fundraiser for NZ Mental Health Foundation and Live Ocean Follow Paddle for Purpose on Instagram: instagram.com/paddleforpurpose/ Follow the team on Instagram: Cared, Connor, Kurt & Drew Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

The Kiwi ultra-runner who managed to work his way through Canada has got his sights set on tackling New Zealand. Earlier this year, Jon Nabbs completed a 305-day, 7351km run across the entire width of Canada, solo and unsupported, to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Nabbs says he expects to complete this endeavour in 35 days, while setting a Guinness World Record in the process. "I'm so chuffed that I've had the energy to do so - it might just seem like a bit of a wally run in a Superman suit, but when I actually meet people in person, it really does seem to bring something to them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sailing under the banner Paddle for Purpose, the group are taking a pitstop from kayaking the East Coast of the North Island, from Cape Reinga to Wellington, a journey of over 2,000 kilometres.

More than one thousand people took part in one Waitangi tradition, the hīkoi onto the treaty grounds. The march began five days ago at Cape Reinga with numbers growing along the way. Hikoi leader, Rueben Taipari, says the kaupapa of the march is simple uphold Te Tiriti. He hopes the movement for kotahitanga, or unity, can be sustained. Taipari spoke to Corin Dann.

Hundreds of protesters have arrived as part of a hikoi at Te Tii Marae. The march has travelled 200km over five days, leaving Cape Reinga on Friday. Senior Political Reporter Sophie Trigger is at Waitangi.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's First Up pod - Glenn is here to tell you what's fresh in the world of fruit and veges and of course fruit of the week; we catch up with a Kate Wightman, who's walked from Cape Reinga to Bluff, raising awareness for ovarian cancer and Dunedin gets geared up for the great sport of Cornhole at the Masters Games. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

Invercargill cyclist Hannah Pascoe has become the first blind woman to cycle the length of the country. The 19 day trip started at Cape Reinga on November the 8th, and wound up yesterday afternoon in Bluff. Along the way Hannah also raised a huge $25,000 which is going to support other blind athletes. She joins Mark Leishman on Nights...

Wicked winds are whipping the upper North Island this morning, bringing relentless rain to Northland, Coromandel and Te Tairāwhiti. Orange, heavy rain warnings, are in force for those areas with 29 millimetres of rain falling in the Gisborne Ranges in an hour. MetService recorded gusts of more than 140-kilometres-per-hour near Cape Reinga last night, and gusts nearing those speeds persisted throughout the night. Tessa Guest has the details.

This is the time for planting. I've never been so busy as last week in the vegetable garden – even got to catch up with some serious pruning back-log.  Gardeners can be very useful creatures that support our native and endangered trees, shrubs and climbers. Some of our endemic taonga are literally on the brink of extinction and planting these botanical specimens in appropriate places is like putting your eggs in many baskets.  1) Metrosideros bartlettii is also known as the Bartlett's Rata; it occurs naturally in the far north of our country. Being a “rata” means it is closely related to pohutukawa and other species of Rata. But this one is pretty unique: its bark is grey-white and feels (and sheds) like tissue paper. The flowers are not red, but white and look just like Pohutukawa or rata in shape  Rare?  Oh yes: just 13 adult trees are left in our country; of the five “genotypes”, just one has been propagated from. Some trees are on private land – not sure about their future safety.  Browsing animal pests (think possums, deer, goats etc) are the main cause of decline. And now we have myrtle rust as well!  Myrtle Rust on Metrosideros. Photo / Supplied  2) Tecomanthe speciosa – the Three Kings Vine – is an absolute stunner of a liane. It is readily available in garden centres and can grow in a wide range of climatological conditions.  As a climber it needs good support from other trees – it also needs lots of space, moisture in the soil, and it prefers to have the roots in the shade.  The plant starts to bloom after 2 or 3 years growing up (patience!) – but will reward you with large, creamy-white tubular flowers in clusters, attracting native birds. Tecomanthe can be grown from seeds or cuttings; it's frost tender, so plant it in areas that are subtropical.  Rare?  It's the rarest plant in the world: One vine was discovered on Great Island (Three Kings Group, NW of Cape Reinga) in 1945; Feral Goats (who else?) were the cause of this plant's decline. That original plant is still there – but struggling, since the eradication of goats have caused huge forest growth, shading that particular specimen.  3) Ngutukākā (also known as Kākābeak). Clianthus maximus and Clianthus puniceus are two species that originally occurred in Northland and the Auckland Region, especially Hauraki Gulf.  Its history in European times involves Captain Cook's 1769 Nature Nerds Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, who “discovered” the plant at Uawa (Tolaga Bay) in Tairāwhiti. The brilliant red flowers were visible from the ship and common on hill sides.  That likely indicates that Maori were keen on Ngutukākā (trading them?) and planted them in many places.  Browsing animals cause havoc (deer, goats – who else? – stock, pigs, hares) but also introduced garden snails and native kowhai moth caterpillars.  On my last trip to Tairāwhiti it was wonderful to see ngutukākā everywhere, especially near schools.  Thank you Graeme Atkins!! This is the modern mahi following on from the Maori History.  As relatives of kowhai (pea Family) these plants can fix Nitrogen from the air and therefore can grow in nutrient-poor soils. They like to grow in light-spots (where trees have fallen over and caused an opening in the canopy) or slip faces.  Seed is viable for a long time. The red flowers are a beacon for tui and bellbird and other nectar feeders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Te Araroa Trail stretches from Cape Reinga to Bluff and each summer, enthusiastic hikers like Zoe take on the thru-hiking challenge. She walked 3,026 km over 138 days and shares her favourite moments and the challenges she faced. As a kiwi-born, returning to Aotearoa from a stint overseas, Zoe loved connecting with people along the way and rediscovering what makes New Zealand so special. We talk about the logistics of planning a hike like this, the best things to pack and where to stay. One of her lessons was the value of time, Zoe has never been as present as she was on-trail and finds it challenging to find that same sense of connection in day-to-day life. The thru-hike was made even more meaningful as she raised donations for two charities. For quick and easy meals for all your outdoor adventures, use the code ABIGAIL for free shipping on your next Back Country Cuisine order: bit.ly/44uFDAB Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Zoe on Instagram: instagram.com/she_is_walking_to_new_limits/ Follow Zoe on Facebook: facebook.com/Sheiswalkingtonewlimits Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz

Kia ora e te whānau.This week Eugene and Matt speak with Alex Bezzina who has completed the FKT for the northbound Te Araroa Trail – 3000km in 60 days travelling from Bluff to Cape Reinga. Alex fell in love with running during lockdown and was Inspired by hearing the story of Brooke Thomas' Te Araroa Southbound FKT. The added impetus for Alex was that he is a massive LOTR fan and therefore is rather enamoured by the topography of the central North Island, so Northbound it was. Having convinced his dad (who, to be fair didn't need much) and embarking on a training regime with Adam Keen of Aerobic Edge  Alex was off on his journey. There was also the small matter of attempting to raise $30,000 for NZ Forest and Bird whilst he was at it. This is an amazing conversation recounting an incredible journey. Alex remains curious, and full of gratitude, which makes his achievement all the more righteous. Best enjoyed whilst running. Episode Links The Lost Hobbit on Instagram Givealittle for NZ birds SCOTT Running Julbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

People in the Far North are urged to be vigilant over the Easter weekend, after a large fire near Cape Reinga on Tuesday 28 March. The blaze ripped through 400 hectares and although it's now contained there are hot spots still burning. Pokere Paewai reports.  

Helicopters and ground crews are battling a scrub fire that's been burning at Cape Reinga since Tuesday afternoon. The blaze has been fanned by strong, gusty winds, and firefighting efforts so far have managed to prevent it spreading further. State Highway 1 has been closed north of Te Paki Stream Road. FENZ Northland District Manager Wipari Henwood talks to Lisa Owen.

Welcome back to the Off Trail Podcast! We are bringing in Season 3 with a (2) part series as our co-hosts, Constantine and Magpie, break down all things The Te Araroa Trail. The Te Araroa Trail is a 1880~ (official) mile hike in New Zealand. With the alternates and connecting footsteps of this hike, in total 1909.4 miles were hiked and 108.6 canoed, totaling 2016.2 miles of human powered movement. As of 2022/2023 season, if you hike it in the "purist" form this will be the mileage that you find is actually on the ground. It connects the top of the North Island at Cape Reinga to the bottom of the South Island at Bluff traversing the entire length of the country. In this second part of our 2 part series we focus on the South Island. Don't be fooled, even though they are all one country, these two islands are drastically different for the thru-hiker. We begin the show with a long rant on energy drinks as you demand. Magpie breaks the time wall, we chat good ol' boys of New Zealand, and we discuss how cookies are a part of our figure. We have an exclusive as we try not one, but two, energy drinks! First, we begin with the classic "V" drink that is available in every corner store in NZ. Then we focus on the one and the only "Mother Energy" which fully captured our heart with its marketing copy. "Live life your way." "Mother is calling, pursue your dreams." "Rip into some Mother." All very strange and alarming quotes from their poem... well, nothing to do but drink their off brand Red Bull. Okay, enough enery drink talk, lets talk the South Island of NZ. We begin by realizing that rocks can't tell Magpie what to do and then focus on the Queen Charlotte Track. A wonderful piece of trail that begins every Southbounders adventures on the South Island. Excellent grading, epic views, and great camping. Don't get used to the graded track though, soon it will change! We then discuss the Richmond Ranges... oh the Richmond Ranges. We chat sending food to the SI, confusion on the Bealey Hotel, and the ranges being the most technically challenging part of the TA. We chat predicting pace and the lack thereof, 2mph becoming a blistering speed, and orange posts. We chat flooding, being stuck at a hut, and wether or not mountains are ladies. We chat Nelson Lakes one of the most gorgeous places along the TA, hiking hut to hut, and the varities of huts. We chat the freedom of wild camping again and the joy in walking until tired, backcountry hut passes, and the DOC putting so much time, work, and energy into creating huts. We chat routes, paths, and tracks and briefly touch on their designations. We chat "Middle South Island Stuff" and the change of flavor the trail becomes as it transitions into river beds, passes, mixed track, and the ability to average and estimate out one's pace for the day. We chat expansive views, reminders of the Great Divide Trail, and three giant water hazard zones known as the Raikia, Rangitata, and Queenstown. The first almost always unfordable with a 30+ mile alternate, the second fordable (use own judgment!), and the third many options around. We chat Lake Tekapo being another "changing point", waypoints called Tussocks, concious cruelty, and of course some looney tunes living! We chat wind, sand flies vs. mosquitoes, and lotions and potions. We give massive shout outs to people who do this as their first hike and think going forward they will have many skills for any trail. We chat Longwood Forest, Linton Mt, and life being a circle. We end with a Ramen Rating Review of both islands, and well we were quite surprised with Magpie's results! To learn more about us click below: Website: www.ElevenSkys.com

Welcome back to the Off Trail Podcast! We are bringing in Season 3 with a (2) part series as our co-hosts, Constantine and Magpie, break down all things The Te Araroa Trail. The Te Araroa Trail is a 1880~ (official) mile hike in New Zealand. With the alternates and connecting footsteps of this hike, in total 1909.4 miles were hiked and 108.6 canoed, totaling 2016.2 miles of human powered movement. As of 2022/2023 season, if you hike it in the "purist" form this will be the mileage that you find is actually on the ground. It connects the top of the North Island at Cape Reinga to the bottom of the South Island at Bluff traversing the entire length of the country. In this first part of our 2 part series we focus on the North Island. We begin the show by trying to paint a broad picture of the Te Araroa Trail and how we experienced it. First we tackle the assumption and perception of this hike vs. the reality. If you are coming from the US/Canada and expect this trail to be the same as what you have experienced elsewhere... well get ready... the only thing that is the same is you are using walking as your method of travel. Everything else? Well, everything else is New Zealand tramping! We chat our own beliefs in the creation of the Te Araroa and from what we experienced and saw the thought that the TA was desingned to experience New Zealand. Yes, you hike. Yes, you climb and descend. Yes, you resupply. Yet, the route of the trail we saw was used by many as more of a "guidepost" to explore New Zealand and less of a "classically defined" thru-hike. No right, no wrong, only our observations. With that being said, we discuss the culture shock of the "New Zealand hiking culture." The culture of New Zealand was familiar while being different, but what we focus on is the culture of the TA and hikers themselves. We chat the differences in hiking culture vs US & Canada hiking and how it lead to an initial confusion on trail. We chat mileage and campsites being defined for you on the North Island, we chat connected steps and the struggle of being outside the norm, and we chat Holiday Parks. If there is one phrase that could be used to describe the hike on the North Island it would be Holiday Parks. Wonderful hybrids of campsites/motels that are extremely pleasant and mostly front country for a hiker. We chat the Auckland Sprawl, percentages of the North Island that is road (due to forest closures), and pace being defined for you. We discuss hikers sorting by pace and how this becomes almost impossible when legally camping on the TA. We chat hitching culture, camping etiquette, and lack of trail family. We give shout outs and theorize what we would do differently if we knew what we knew now. We chat mud, mud and more mud. We chat "mystery miles" and the hardest part of the hike is the flat topo lines. We chat lack of pace estimation, 90 mile beach only being 60~ miles, and the Taruaras. We then diverge and try to break apart this hike section by section, and well it becomes chaotic. Strap in. We dicsuss flat miles, campsites per person charges, and throwing a fish from the ocean to a shop. We broad stroke the North Island and chat ferries, tides, roads, and logisitical daily routines. We chat rain, alternates, floods, river paddles, and people all over the place. Finally we wrap with the discussion of Wellington. Constantine unpacks more without getting too deep the turbulent emotions that led to what Magpie defined as his grumpiest mood in years. Possible mid-life crisis? We end the show with a shout out to what gave us fuel, the most important part of any hike, CHONKY DOGGOS! To learn more about us click below: Website: www.ElevenSkys.com

Hoy hablamos sobre los lugares mas lindos para visitar en Nueva Zelanda! Incluyendo el West coast, Cape Reinga, y mucho mas!

Northland is getting a pounding from Cyclone Gabrielle. The intense tropical storm is sitting to the northeast of Cape Reinga and is expected to track down the northeast coast. A state of emergency was declared in Northland last night. 17,000 homes across the region are without power. Trees are down and the coast is being battered by a strong storm surge. Kate Malcolm from Tutukaka Dive joins Kathryn to talk about the conditions and concerns of what's still to come.

FORM GOGGLES DISCOUNT FOR OUR LISTENERS: (00:17:49) Follow https://www.formswim.com/pages/fitter-radio for 15% off FORM Goggles using the code Fitter15 HELENE GUILLAUME (00:09:51) Helene is the Founder and CEO of Wild.AI – an app that helps you to train, fuel and recover based on your female physiology. Wild.AI is now launching its new ‘Coach Academy' where coaches can learn how to train their female athletes with their physiology and gain insights from the best in the industry with access to courses, 1-2-1 sessions with the Wild.AI Team and an exclusive community to share resources and access to the most up to date research. IAN JONES – DUE DROP HOPE CHALLENGE 2023 (00:28:44) Ian (Kamo) Jones and his crew are embarking on a 16-day relay event to Swim–Bike–Run from Cape Reinga to the Beehive in Wellington. They plan to push themselves to the limits and connect with Communities Nationwide in order to raise funds for Gumboot Friday and most importantly raise awareness about the struggles young people face accessing counselling, despite a $1.5 billion investment by the current government. COACHES CATCHUP: (00:50:34) Bevan and Tim are at the Mount for the Mount Festival of Sport. We chat to winners Braden Currie and Rebecca Clarke plus we review the debut performance of the triathlon drafting detecting system Race Ranger. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Mikki's interview with Herman Pontzer at https://share.transistor.fm/s/b181f52c FORM Goggles at https://www.formswim.com/pages/fitter-radio Gumboot Friday at https://www.gumbootfriday.org.nz/hope-challenge Due Drop Hope Challenge at https://www.facebook.com/duedrophopechallenge Donate at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/hope-challenge-givealittle Follow Due Drop Hope Challenge on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/duedrophopechallenge/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ More about Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Follow Braden on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bradencurrie/ Follow Rebecca on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/becclarke_tri/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz        Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Ex-cyclone or not, Shelley McDougall is pressing on as she walks the length of the country to raise both awareness and money for mental health. Her trek began at Cape Reinga ten weeks ago and she's now in the South Island, with another eight weeks or so to go before she reaches Bluff. Shelley McDougall joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of New Zealand's well-known athletes are planning to race the length of the North Island in an effort to normalise mental health. Former World triathlon champion Rick Wells, along with former All Black Ian Jones, and the Blue70 athlete crew will be swimming, biking, and running from Cape Reinga to Wellington's Beehive in 16 days next month. Their goal is to raise funds for Mike King's charity I AM HOPE. Wells says what King is doing with the youth counselling is fantastic and with New Zealand relying on its future youth, they need help. He says times are tough and it's more about starting a conversation, but hopefully the money will come after that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For most people walking Te Araroa - the 3000-kilometre trail from Cape Reinga in the North to Bluff in the South - just putting one foot in front of the other is enough to think about. But Sarah Adam set herself the extra challenge of doing a small oil painting 'en plein air' every day of the trek. All up, she made 140 paintings and they've just gone on show in an exhibition she calls Late to the Hut. Sarah tells Lynn Freeman she's currently working for the Department of Conservation on the Hen and Chicks Islands in Northland and she's painting what she sees there too. Sarah Adam's new exhibition Late to the Hut has just opened at DEPOT Artspace in Tamaki Makaurau.

Sam is a father of six and survivor of sexual abuse. He is walking the length of New Zealand, from Bluff to Cape Reinga to raise awareness of male sexual abuse. Follow his journey here https://instagram.com/theroadtohealingaotearoa?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photographer and food writer Sophie Merkens has travelled the length of the country to meet New Zealand women with a special connection with food; women who grow, gather, hunt and forage from the land. Food has always played a big role in Sophie Merkens' own life, and she's developed a career around it, working as a recipe developer, food stylist and photographer. Drawn to the stories of how food can be a central force of people's lives, work and travels, she decided to set out an epic trip - from Cape Reinga to Bluff, she met 35 inspiring women. Kathryn speaks with Sophie Merkens about the result; her book Grow - Wahine Finding Connection Through Food.

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The skipper of the fishing charter which sank off Northland's coast is said to be in complete shock over the incident, which has so far claimed four lives. Search and rescue teams are still scouring the coast near Cape Reinga for one person who is still missing. But with police divers now combing through the ship's wreckage, hopes of finding them alive are fading. Nita Blake-Persen reports from the Far North.

Search teams are desperately looking for the last person still missing after a fishing charter sank near Cape Reinga. The vessel - 'Enchanter' - ran into trouble in wild weather which hammered the top of the motu last night. It's believed a wave hit the 15m vessel, breaking the bridge of the boat. A massive search effort has been taking place since early this morning - while five survivors have been found, four bodies have also been recovered. Aanei te kai ripoata a Nita Blake-Persen no Te Tai Tokerau.

Today On The Show - We chat to a 60-year-old weapon on wheels, Paul Muir, who is riding form Cape Reinga to the Bluff raising money for Farmstrong and Bowel Cancer. In Around The World a Bloke in Thailand gets a harpoon shot through his dick by his missus. And International Women's Day was yesterday so we asked who are the Weapon Wahine in your life, Yeah The Girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you thought you couldn't turn the topic of exercise into something inappropriate, think again. Jono has been doing Youtube workouts for the last wee while, and got Ben to play a little game with him on these exercises. We also spoke to Emma Timmis who ran the length of NZ in 21 days over summer, from Cape Reinga to Bluff and made a new world record! Finally, Jono has been accused of doing something by the tradie next door. Again, something not appropriate! Enjoy the show.

The Blissful Hiker flies to New Zealand, drives to the Meeting Place of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean at Cape Reinga and within 36 hours, she begins to walk the Te Araroa towards Bluff. In this episode:The Blissful Hiker has her first encounter with authentic Kiwi "trail angel" hospitality.She's taken up the winding, roller-coaster roads of Northland to Cape Reinga.She learns security is just an illusion and we have to take risks to truly live.  She immediately begins hiking and just as immediately takes a wrong turn. Rain, hail, hot sun, tides and the constant sound of waves are her companions for the first 100 kilometers. MUSIC: The Horizon from Owhiro Bay by Gareth Farr (used by permission)The Pee Rag by Stacia BennettThe Show: I found out what a pee rag is right around the same time I met Irene on Facebook. She's a Kiwi from Hamilton, planning to walk the TA in sections. She planned to start from Cape Reinga on October 29, my start date. I fly over puffy clouds above crystalline bays abutting sandy beaches fed by winding streams and estuaries. Hilly bright green pastures and dark bush see rain falling in the distance, and the ocean beyond that to infinity. If all goes as planned, to walk back to Auckland, will take me a month.  I'm out of my comfort zone, having reckoned with what really matters in my life and putting to the test risking security for something intangible. Helen Keller wrote “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” Security is an illusion. You have to risk a bit of adventure to really live.This part of the country is called Northland or the far, far, north. The sky clears above a wide track through flax and yucca, azure waves in long rows crashing beneath us as we rise up on high cliffs. We spot our first trail sign, a plastic orange triangle nailed onto a wooden post. It leads us away from the beach up onto a sandy bluff dotted with bright yellow lupine. “I sure hope we're not lost,” Irene says, just as I realize, we most surely are. Irene and I were never really lost, just misguided. Oyster Catchers peep at us as we pass, their eyes looking askance. Sponges, jellyfish and small piles of broken shells fan out at the water's edge. It all seems a bit unreal, the route taking us under the curve of a rainbow towards another squall line and tonight's destination.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blissfulhiker)