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John Tait Hut is named after the man who organised the original hut’s construction in the 1940s. Photo: Shaun Barnett/Black Robin Photography
Huts are seldom named after people, but when they are they are well worth visiting.  Huts are named for all sorts of reasons, most commonly after their location. Take Maropea Forks Hut, for instance, in Ruahine Forest Park, which is positioned at a prominent junction in the Maropea River. Sometimes a hut might be named […]
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