A different perspective… During these warmer summer months, a little United Nations of anglers habitually stay at TRM to fish the wide variety of backcountry rivers within an easy day’s journey. During February they are expected from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc. Most of them know each other from previous visits. These are serious fishos. […]

Two delightful student officers, Natalie Watts & Mila Ollington, interrogated SWMBO after they identified climbing spindleberry creeping through the TRM boundary hedge. They are from the WRC (Waikato Regional Council) freshwater and pest plant biosecurity department, issuing severe warnings to criminals like SWMBO for allowing infestation. Meanwhile, I received their blessing for the warning signage […]

Reel Life – January 2026 Summer Angling Sensational “Four days walk in. Three mates. Exploring the back country. It’s not always about the size or number of fish – it’s about the people, the laughs and the experience. Trout live in beautiful places and it’s a privilege to share their habitat with them.” Credit: Jason Rendle. […]

SH1 Tīrau to Waiouru maintenance update 27 January 2026   In this issue:T2W e-newsletter newsReminder! Overnight Desert Road closure Upcoming T2W work spotlight.     T2W e-newsletter news This just in: we’re changing the way we communicate about the State Highway 1 (SH1) Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance project (T2W).As long-term readers of this fortnightly newsletter will […]