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Thumbnail of Cam Forlong - Hunting
8th December 2025
3 min

Planning to Hunt the Roar 2026? It’s Time to Get #ROARfit

Media Release | MSC is launching its #ROARfit campaign urging hunters to start their training now for the Roar 2026 to prevent severe injuries.
Thumbnail of Abel Tasman | CREDIT Lydia Persson | Plan My Walk
2nd December 2025
3 min

Star Ratings Make Plan My Walk Even Better for Summer Trips

Media Release | A new star rating system on Plan My Walk, will help hikers and trampers find the best trips for their summer adventures.
Thumbnail of Plan My Walk Map | CREDIT Caleb Smith
27th November 2025
3 min

New Map Technology for Plan My Walk Boosts Hiker Safety

Media Release | Hikers and trampers now have access to new mapping technology on Plan My Walk helping make outdoor adventures safer and easier to plan
Thumbnail of Aoraki Mt Cook.CREDIT Nathan Watson
25th November 2025
3 min

MSC & NZMGA Respond to Aoraki Mount Cook Climbing Tragedy

Media Release | MSC and the NZ Mountain Guides Association respond to the tragic death of two climbers on Aoraki/Mount Cook on 24 November 2025.
Thumbnail of Greenstone Caples | Credit Fiona Bersani
18th November 2025
3 min

New Virtual Track Guides Make Planning Adventures Easier

Media Release | A new video safety series from MSC featuring 16 popular tracks across the country will make planning safer adventures easier.
Thumbnail of Brewster Track | CREDIT NZ Mountain Safety Council
6th November 2025
3 min

New Safety Video Targets Incidents on Brewster Track

Media Release | A new safety video for the popular Brewster Track will help hikers and trampers better prepare for this adventure in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Thumbnail of Ridgeline Holdsworth area Wairarapa | CREDIT Caleb Smith
24th October 2025
3 min

Storm Prompts Further Warning for Labour Weekend

Media Release | Following the damaging storms that lashed the country this week, MSC is urging outdoor adventurers to take a cautious approach for Labour Weekend.
Thumbnail of Holdsworth area, Wairarapa | CREDIT Caleb Smith
22nd October 2025
3 min

Weather Sparks Labour Weekend Warning for Adventurers

Media Release | As wild spring weather lashes the country, NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging outdoor adventurers to prepare for all conditions this Labour Weekend.
Thumbnail of Mutal support method.CREDIT.NZ Mountain Safety Council
29th September 2025
3 min

Safe to Cross? River Safety Month Kicks Off

Media Release | To raise awareness of river hazards and promote essential river crossing skills, MSC is launching its first annual River Safety Month for October.
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