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Latest News

Pike Update August 2012

Read about the William Pike Challenge Award taking off in more NZ schools, William's speaking in Australia and a recent climbing trip.

Pike Update April 2012

Read about William returning to the Dome Shelter for the very first time with William Pike Challenge Award students.

Pike Update January 2012

Reflection on 2011 and news on the William Pike Challenge Award.

Pike Update July/Aug 2011

7 days on the Whanganui River and a photo essay of 2011 so far.

Pike Update May 2011

Website news and James Christie (NZBM) receives a New Zealand Bravery Medal.

Pike Update 2011

Father and Son mission at Lake Waikaremoana. William Pike Challenge Award completed, and hugely successful!!

Pike Update Sept 2010

Follow up on the William Pike Challenge Award mid-way through the program with Student comments. Students at Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuit Centre in Turangi.

Pike Update April 2010

Launch of the William Pike Challenge Award at Hilltop School at the Taupo Events Centre. Photos and a write up of Hilltop students climbing Mt. Ruapehu.

Pike Update Jan 2010

Epic kayaking expedition around the beautiful Stewart Island with 5 great mates. Photos and tales of big swells included!

Pike Update Sept 2009

First trip back to the Mountains and fundraising for the Waikato Hospital Intensive Care Waiting Room Fundraiser.

Pike Update July 2009

The first official Pike Update: operations, testing out crampons, bush walks, kayak trips and supporting the Westpac Helicopter.