Te Araroa Tales: Local Stories from the Long Pathway

Te Araroa Tales takes you into the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand through the voices of the people who live and work along the route of the Te Araroa Trail, a 3,000 km thru-hike the length of New Zealand. From trail angels and kaitiaki to conservationists and entrepreneurs, explore stories of culture, history and belonging, and the many different ways that people connect with the land and with one another. Hit follow to join the journey!

Te Araroa Tales: Local Stories from the Long Pathway is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #2

  Building an off-grid sanctuary: James Johnston and the story of Nikau Bay

  Aug 28, 202617 minS1

  <p>What makes someone dedicate decades of their life to welcoming strangers into their backyard?</p><p><br></p><p>For over ten years, James Johnston has welcomed family campers and Te Araroa trail walkers to Nikau Bay, a secluded campsite near Whangarēi built by hand using reclaimed native wood. </p><p><br></p><p>Beyond running the camp, James actively maintains the local trail and supports conservation efforts for the endangered Australasian Bittern.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Te Araroa Tales, James shares why he chose to put down roots in this quiet corner o...

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  Guardians of the land: Manaaki Ranger Mere Turanga on caring for Tongariro

  Aug 28, 202616 minS1

  <p> "We are the kaitiaki. We're here to nurture this land because it allows us to live on it, so we need to look after it"</p><p><br></p><p>Every year, over 100,000 visitors walk the world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing. </p><p><br></p><p>Waiting to greet them before their hike is Mere Turanga, a local Manaaki Ranger dedicated to keeping hikers safe while sharing the deep cultural and spiritual significance of this living landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Mere shares what it means to be a kaitiaki (guardian) of Tongariro, the morning ri...

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  Te Araroa Tales: Local Stories from the Long Pathway

  Trailer: Local stories from the Te Araroa Trail

  Aug 21, 20261 minS1

  <p>Te Araroa Tales takes you into the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand through the voices of the people who live and work along the route of the Te Araroa Trail, a 3,000 km thru-hike from Cape Reinga to Bluff.</p><p>From trail angels and kaitiaki to conservationists and entrepreneurs,  explore stories of culture, history and belonging, and the many different ways that people connect with the land and with one another.</p><p>Hit follow to join the journey!</p>

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