For those who live in the shadow of Taranaki Maunga, the mountain holds an irresistible appeal. Photo: Hazel Darney

Stalwarts of Taranaki Maunga

September 2022

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Some people have a special connection to a place, and nowhere is that more apparent than Taranaki Maunga. Some locals have climbed the famous peak hundreds of times.

At 81 years of age, Derek Andrews has climbed Taranaki Maunga 870 times.  He’s collected 8077 pieces of glass during his summits and 30kg of  rubbish off the mountain this year alone.  It’s what makes him one of many stalwarts, a loyal, reliable and hard-working supporter of the maunga doing his bit to protect it. […]
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