DOC is investigating allegations a Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle operator breached rules over the Waitangi Day weekend by transporting hundreds of hikers despite hazardous conditions. At least two rival operators have complained that Tongariro Expeditions ran multiple services to the track, despite a hazardous weather advisory issued for the day. “It is a condition of […]
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Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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