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November 2012

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Historic Martin's hut. Photo: Geoff Spearpoint
They protect us from the elements and keep us warm and dry, but in a new book on New Zealand’s backcountry huts, author Geoff Spearpoint argues they do more than shelter us from the storm – they are a link to the past and an important part of Kiwi culture. Surprisingly, Geoff Spearpoint makes an […]
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