Tongariro Eruption I was woken by Mt Tongariro erupting 11.50pm Monday 6th August. There was a clear night and from my home we could see the ash cloud forming and shafts of light being thrown out of the crater. We could only see what was showing above Pihanga and for about 30 minutes it was […]

Fishing Report I’ve not had much success with my fishing this season. I can’t recall when I last caught a fish. I went to the lower river on Sunday afternoon. There was no other car in the car park at the Bain Pool. This should be peak season but the lack of anglers is evidence […]