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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.

14th April 2025

3 min

Top Safety Tips for Trampers This Easter Weekend

Media Release | With Easter Weekend coming later this year, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council is reminding hikers and trampers to be prepared for autumn conditions.

19th February 2025

3 min

MSC Partners with Airbnb on Outdoor Safety

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council has joined forces with Airbnb on a new initiative to promote outdoor safety.

10th February 2025

3 min

MSC and ACC Join Forces for ‘Have a hmmm’ This Summer

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is joining forces with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to ‘Have a hmmm’ this summer.

4th February 2025

3 min

Trampers Urged to Take Weather Precautions This Waitangi Day

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is calling on hikers and trampers to prepare thoroughly to avoid being caught out by the weather as Waitangi Day approaches.

Thumbnail of Archway at Mautohe Cathedral Cove | PHOTO Daniel Fernandes de Oliveira

2nd December 2024

4min

Safety First as Mautohe Cathedral Cove Reopens for Summer

Story | After being closed for almost two years, the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Walk near Hahei on the Coromandel has reopened to the public.

26th November 2024

8 min

Climbing Incident Highlights Critical Turning Points

Story | An avoidable near-miss climbing incident at Bullock Creek in Paparoa National Park was a wake-up call for one of the three climbers, prompting them to reflect on the...

22nd November 2024

4 min

Day Trippers Urged to Go Prepared After Recent Rescues

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging day walkers and trail runners venturing into the great outdoors this summer to go prepared. This follows several rescues this...

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