Calls for regulations on the TAC

June 2018

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June 2018

The fickle weather of Tongariro has caught out a number of walkers. Photo: Eric Liu
Shuttle operators are calling on DOC to close the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or stop shuttles running during bad weather after a spate of rescues on the popular track. At least fifteen people were rescued over the summer and police put out statements urging walkers to be more prepared after nine people were rescued from the […]
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