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Crowdfunding for my next book (and living in the house of a very tall man)
A writerly update, of manuscripts finished, and the importance of writer's residencies.
Jan 11
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Inside Ruapehu's secret ice caves
Ruapehu's Summit Plateau is usually blanketed in a thick layer of snow. But in summer and autumn, that layer melts back to reveal a hidden world of ice…
Aug 27, 2025
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The best way to tackle Ohakune's new bike/walk trail (shhh #localtips)
Stage 1 of Ruapehu's new Te Ara Mangawhero trail is open at last! Here's what it looks like - and what it used to look like, when it was just an old…
Jan 6, 2025
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Hazel Phillips
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The $99 North Island guided trip I'd do again in a heartbeat
A guided tour of Mount Tarawera is worth every cent.
Oct 31, 2024
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10 pieces of Mountain Madness from my upcoming book
Snap a sneaky peek at what I've been working on
Jun 3, 2024
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Hazel Phillips
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A mystery on the maunga in a Molenberg bag
I'm searching for the person who left the ashes of their loved one on Ruapehu, wrapped up in a bread bag.
Mar 8, 2023
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Hazel Phillips
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Let's womble to the new(ish) Mid Caples Hut
Bring a machete for the windfall.
Dec 16, 2022
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Hazel Phillips
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Tripping with (Lake) Mavis
She's a cheeky old bird and she's worth the 3h detour from Goat Pass.
Aug 15, 2022
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