A drawing a day across Aotearoa’s south

March 2025

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March 2025

A collection of what Jacob Paterson saw and drew while hiking Te Araroa Trail
In summer 2022, artist Jacob Paterson walked the South Island leg of Te Araroa, tramping 1400km in 60 days. He created a drawing each day and has recently been revising them. He shared a sneak preview with Wilderness.  “I had a lot of spare time,” Paterson said. “I walked for maybe four to ten hours […]
Samantha Mythen

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Samantha Mythen

Walk Shorts writer Samantha Mythen is currently adventuring around the world, writing, hiking and cycling. She studied law but is now a journalist. She has worked for RNZ and freelanced for global publications, including Japan Today.

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