Submissions on the consultation document
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Submissions on the consultation document
April 2015 Shennee Grinter 83 Hinemoa Ave Taupo 3330 7 APR 2015 TAUPO BNZ TAUPO COUNCIL 428 Dear Taupo District Council, 187 Re: Plan — Closure of Rock Wall Please find attached a petition signed by 976 supporters (garnered within one week) in request for council its proposal to stop delivering services at the rock climbing wall at the Events Centre. to Since there is currently no specific interest from any commercial operator to provide a rock climbing facility in the proposed closure of the rock wall will mean the absence of an immediate facility that can cater to the needs of the climbing community of comprising of local and visiting adults, youth and children. We believe that council's prioritising of the courts at the Events Centre is bias and denies those involved in rock climbing (or thinking of starting) a safe venue to practice a that promotes physical, physiological and social benefits. Rock climbing is fast gaining popularity and it is essential that council members realise the importance of providing an facility to the vibrant and diverse groups of people who enjoy it. champions have to get their from somewhere and who's to say the rock wall won't be the training ground for future Bevan Dochertys, Ben Townleys and Jed Mildons of the climbing world. Also attached are comments from some petitioners to further voice their opinions. Come on Taupo District Council, do us right, keep the rock wall open! Yours sincerely, 4936 On behalf of The Edge Rock Wall Supporters Petition Signatures / Petition Comments 467 change.org CEO of Taupo District Council Greetings, Keep the Taupo Rock Wall Open 468 Comments Name Location Noel Wilson, Australia Date Comment signing because it is important for the council not to be biased. Leave the indoor ro Mike McManaway Auckland, New Zealand Duncan United Kingdom wall What a stunning resource...what a shame to lose it. All councils should be encouraging both indoor and outdoor activities equally. used to work at this wall whilst living in New zealand and know how important it is to the people who use it. Amy Pierce New Zealand As a rock climber think this would be a massive loss to the taupo climbing community Nicole Maisey New Zealand The rock wall has been my second home since primary school, it has helped me so much Dave Head Dave Head Havelock North, New Mr Killjoy, Zealand as is? Leave well alone. the children in Taupo deserve this activity to remain Havelock North, New Mr Killjoy, Zealand as is? Leave well alone. Brad Robson Taupo This is where I started climbing and so thankful had that opportunity. would hate to see the youth of Taupo loose such an awesome facility. Sarah Milicich Wellington, New Zealand the children in Taupo deserve this activity to remain have spent hours at the wall. It would be so sad to lose this resource This was my second home as a teenager and its an excellent indoor wall. This is not only an excellent tourist attraction but important for the youth of Taupo. Kieran Bell Taupo, New Zealand am signing this because Taupo needs something for the kids to do inside that etc. taupo has nothing else for our kids that has nothing to do with is for the rich or cost a arm and leg. everything we are wanting to sign up or daughter to the rock wall as she loves climbing but not into other sports. come on TDC we pay our rates, and our family has been in this is all we Taupo for over stop taking things away from your have now grow a Woods Wanaka, New Zealand I spent a lot of my childhood at the climbing wall, training for competitions and not to mention meeting great friends. would be such a shame it was taken away Gordon Maisey Taupo, New Zealand The Taupo rock wall is a great facility to have in this town. It is great for our youth to have this option. For all potential climbers it is a critical training tool for of the events centre, please leave it outdoor It works well as there. If Taupo loses this facility it is very unlikely we will ever get a replacement. Ben Rohde I'm signing because am a active rock Climber in the taupo community and want somewhere to train and bring friends Taupo Wellington I'm from Taupo originally and have played hundreds of hours of sports in the event centre. I've never experienced any limitations on climbing wall is Both options should continue to Robson the Previous resident of Taupo and my son has carved his future from this rock climbing wall. Dave Head North, New Kids and others need this type of safe activity. Zealand 469 Name evans Location Date Comment Taupo Both my children have loved the wall with my daughter becoming competitive in off the pool in taupo it. Only indoor you took the Duncan Barnard Hamilton I've climbed there before and it is a great facility hollie west taupo, New Zealand There is not a lot to do in taupo on a rainy day with kids in taupo. Kristy Robson Taupo, New Zealand of fun growin up in taupo have climbed this wall many times and had a doing so. Also my brother started his love for climbing on that wall and is now travels the world climbing some of the well knowin for his rock toughest mountains. Would hate to see this rock wall gone Kat Taupo, New Zealand As long as can remember the rock wall has been at the events center I have used it many times before, where in Taupo can a comercial rock wall be set up? And its bound to be more expensive then the one at the Events Center jackson tennant Whangarei I have spent many hours talking young people up and down the Wall. A great initiative and should be open more hours. Barbara Mackay Taupo, New Zealand Don't take these things away, I'm happy for my rates to pay for this activity, this council wastes money on. better than some other Rimma Auckland, New Zealand I want to see New Zealand climbing community grow, it's a great Bianca Lopez Auckland, New Zealand Rock climbing is a great way of bringing the community together and it helps Keep Taupo Rock Wall open! with keeping the community fit and Jason watson Auckland, New Zealand Rock climbing is an activity that could use more recognition tom spencer Dunedin, New Zealand everyone focuses on economic output, but without something worthwhile to not spend on, what is the point? Jay Corban Auckland, New Zealand Taupo is a region I visit on my way through from the north, as a climber it has in New Zealand been a great venue to Also, climbing is a growing that offers much potential to all age groups, this is a really wonderful resource for a centre to have for future generations! Aiyana Grigsby Alistair Whitley New Zealand Taupo, New Zealand much potential to grow and Rock climbing in an awesome sport, and it has produce some amazing athletes that could go out and represent our country. Spent lots of as a teen bulging confidence in myself climbing this wall the next generation should not be punished by not having a great learning experience taken away Rachel richards Auckland, New Zealand Rockvlimbing is a passion of mine and it would be fantastic to see lots of young kids get into the james speedy Auckland, New Zealand I believe this to be a popular facility that provides much benefit to many, and the council does not have any right to deprive the community of such a for which they have resources of resource for the benefit of its own its own. Hana black Auckland, New Zealand climing is an awesome sport, more should get involved. Without indoor walls off it'll be much harder for people to Andrew Woods Auckland It's a no brainer Michelle Carr Otorohanga community in some way, and being from a small community where our local gym is run by a community centre (and probably at very little profit), I still think is a great facility for the community, I think climbing walls add to and a lot of people would miss it if it were gone. Harrie Geraerts Auckland, New Zealand be sad to see a I am from the BOP and have connections to this gym, it the BOP gym go. I feel would be a step backwards for sport. 470 Name Location Foo Chien Auckland, New Zealand Date Comment love rock climbing and would be a huge shame and disadvantage for taupo especially it there are no interests from residents to be denied of this commercial party to Nathan bothamley christchurch, New because climbing is a big Zealand closed I a proper rock gym. of my life and if my local wall was want that to happen to anyone know what to do, so I else. Plus my good friend climbs at the Taupo gym and this wall means a lot to her brad Hewson taupo Because it needs to stay taupo has some of most climbing in new cant take it way Alexander Auckland, New Zealand Cornish zoe sagarin New new By closing it, you will greatly the growth of climbing as a damage New Zealand's ability to do well in the and in effect I climb competitively in New Zealand and I want to have gyms for others to train Zealand in and learn about a Kelda Robinson Palmerston North This is a great facility & bryce giddy Taupo What a waste to get rid of New Plymouth, New signing as i am a fellow climber who has competed at taupo competitions Jager I love. sighted of the council to remove Zealand Josh Tait tukerangi Auckland, New Zealand Taupo I'm a rock climber. Without these facilities, people cannot learn a and very benifiical to there whole Dont close it, I use it, my friends use learn rock Matai Lockwood Rotorua, New Zealand Gail taupo, New Zealand that is both fun to partakers my students use - it is a safe way to techniques and it is a valuable resource it is an awesome facility in which many people rely on is a competitve resource that will be lost not only as a training wall for but as a safe environment to learn the skills required for safe belaying and climbing. Nicola Froud Auckland, New Zealand Emma Sparkes Taurpo am a climber. My son climbs there and he really Mike Canada Joann Rotorua, New Zealand Heather Auckland, New Zealand it i work at a wall and climbing is AWESOME I'm signing because my Daughter is a and enjoys coming to climb in Easily accessable cheap sports activities are so important for young people, and young people love climbing Andrew McWilliam Christchurch, New Climbing walls are great community building, exercise areas. Zealand Karyn Bassick Arnalise Wyllie New Zealand Taupo emily harding I know of so many families who just love having this place as an activity. We don't have many indoor in this town so this is very appreciated Everyone enjoys it so much! New Zealand Climbing is an emerging in NZ with a number of physical and mental health benefits to both individuals and communities. It really needs the continued Jackson White Sarah Sellar of councils and others to ensure keeps growing! Christchurch, New I love rock climbing and I go through Taupo every now and again and the wall Zealand there is awesome Auckland, New Zealand I'm a climber 471 Name Hair Location Auckland, New Zealand Date Comment This gym, along all others in NZ is the key to growing the we all love! Taupo produces some awesome climbers, and closing this gym would damage their training and the future climbers that have yet to shine! Scotty Matthews Pip Weaver Auckland, Auckland, New of school. Was helpful wall. First climbed here as Zealand, New Zealand And very beneficial Te Awamutu, New As the Mother of rock climbers I have to say would be a tragedy to lose such a resource. The climbing community is small enough without reducing it's Zealand resources further by not having a wall in Taupo. have fond memories of my now daughters climbing this wall during their first year. Sometimes it better for councils to many different small areas of tehir community rather than 1 or 2 rather large areas. The wall could employment plus atter school and not to mention that having an active wall means climbing holiday comps which means bring in revenue from other areas. Joanna Kidson Taupo, New Zealand the presence of a Rock Wall in Taupo adds to the sporting opportunities that are available to the local and visiting community. Becky TAUPO Will Dolman Taupo, New Zealand Keep I want the rock wall to stay open. its a great facility that has to have paid its could be a great learning tool for anyone to learn rescue and off by rope skills. cheree inskeep taupo I think is is a great place to get so many different things out of like fitness confidence it would be such a same got close down we have one of the highest rate for suicide and depression and obesity and the wall can help with all of yhis and yet you wont to close Brooke Halliday Taupo, New Zealand Cameron maynard Taupo down what they love this i believe young kids should have a range of sports to chose from and not just what the council wants available so until they find a new facility and have a new rock wall set up ready to go I believe they shouldn't even touch the old one Melani Mundy Taupo, New Zealand We Robyn Angell Taupo My Grandchildren enjoy the wall it Sarah Taupo, New Zealand this activity for our town. a great thing to have in Taupo I would love to see the rock wall remain open as it a great place for my kids to play during winter. Irvin Jurado Hamilton I have quite a few friends who rock climbing and are quite active in doing so. Closing the rock climbing wall will be extremely inconvenient and unwanted for a lot of people in Taupo. Please keep joceline taupo The childrens groups who use this need a voice. Children are developing long learning skills here. Dale Maisey Auckland My has been a member if the since she was at of a school. It has helped with her self confidence, fitness being She has gone in to compete at a national level What else is available to kids . inside for winter. Keep the wall, penny pinch Niki Tauranga, New Zealand My children are in chalky midgets and have become more confidence because of it. Sally Dunne Taupo It's a fantastic indoor activity for everyone! Chris turnbull taupo, New Zealand its awesome jenny Beesley Timaru, New Zealand This is a really important community resource and a great way to get kids into of rock climbing. I now live in a that does not have daily access the to an indoor wall and the climbing scene here is much poorer for it. 472 Name Location Sophie Lee Taupo, New Zealand Date Comment My 5 year old son loves the wall, what a shame to close We pay rates! Keep it Kim McDonnell Taupo, New Zealand Melissa Tapine Taupo Chris Auckland, New Zealand What else will be taken from kids There isnt much for thm now want to stay open!! New Zealand needs more climbing facilities to be able to meet the needs of a growing sport. of Auckland dee Glasgow Chamberlain Lisa Davy Climbing fox Glacier, New Zealand Taupo needs the rock wall! Trentham it a great place for the youth to hang out and the old ones of us to keep fit. Taupo, New Zealand My kids love this place and were just about to join when we heard it might be closing very sad. Amy Ngawhare Because its the only fun thing to do in Taupo for kids aged Taupo There are a great many talented climbers using the wall and if the wall is closed the would have to travel away or be lost from the sport. Mike McGrath Rebecca Chamberlain Trentham, New Zealand Sian taupo Because i use signing this because the taupo rockwall is a great place to climb for all ages Please and learn the skills of Zealand manahi My kids love this wall! So little to in taupo as it is. Don't take this away too. it is a great asset for taupo and brings people here for tournaments Carl Chaytor jared chaytor shut the wall Taupo i regularly climb here and is the only place in taupo i can train for my competitions anita shepherd Taupo This attraction is loved by all young and old locals or trvellers ian chamberlain Trentham, New Zealand for kids and adults to develop Its a great community baths it physical and mental awareness. In comparison to the gym at the looses considerably are we only have one climbing wall in town many privately owned gyms. Aidin Ralfe Wellington, New Zealand I'm signing because the wall is a great resource for Taupo, and it's also the only place can train aerial silks when I'm home. Vanessa Winter Taupo This rock wall helps out a lot if people Bryn Forrest Wellington, New Zealand Rock climbing is important to me and I'd like to see it get bigger in all parts of New Zealand and the world Thomas Fredricsen hamilton, New Zealand This would be a tremendous loss to Taupo and the climbing community. The wall should remain open Michelle Miller Auckland It's a great facility for the youth and adults who visit Taupo but and so those locals who utilise it. Possibly another venue could be beneficial so could be used more often as other events cause it to be hannah white taupo, New Zealand What taking more things away for our kids what a flipping joke! Simon Taupo, New Zealand I use this wall! Don't shut it down! Palmerston North, New I used to live in Taupo and the rock wall was great! Why get rid of something Zealand our youth can use and enjoy Paul gamble Taupo, New Zealand this is Hamish Dodd Rotorua Some of my good mates climb and it'd be great if they ailyn mcsweeny Auckland, New Zealand This is a big draw card for tsupo! amanda thompson sighted and penny pinching lose such a great 473 Name Location Tasmyn Hanshaw Date New Zealand sebrina tomkinson New Zealand Comment It would be such a pitty to see this go. For such a small town it is good because it gives a taste of something different and a new experience. a good safe way to push boundaries and a whole lot of fun for all ages. Keep the wall our kids love it! Take money from the naff sculpture budget instead! Jody Rogers beyleveld Dave Hannah Lawson New Zealand There already enough things for young people to do to pass the time. Taupo My friends and Auckland This is a fantastic facility for our Taupo youth. North Shore, New I enjoy using in taupo and loved the taupo rock climbing wall Zealand Jamie Giddy Taupo, New Zealand It would be a huge loss to our community and to the people who pursue it as a sport! Claire Rowe Taupo So many young children lobe the rock wall dont take it away from them so they end up hanging out on the streets Sidney Trinidad Arlington, WA David Mepham Taupo, New Zealand is important to the Taupo community when Sick of TDC shutting stuff than putting in a bit of Alan Auckland, New Zealand visited using not making money as a excuse rather to advertise and promote!! I've been to the wall and was very impressed by the warm welcoming atmosphere. I find that a relaxed atmosphere is often found at these places that It would be a shame to cannot be found at a lot of commercial remove one of the best facilities if it's size in New Zealand to give room over to when there are already many there. Far more people can another participate in that area rock climbing than can on a sara smith Taupo, New Zealand Zach Schuster Hamilton of the same size. It's a great asset to Taupo Because I love rock climbing! and because Taupo has the closest thing to international standards competing wall Jackson Wilcox Pukekohe, New Zealand When I lived there was so much fun to go to and challenge yourself. It dissapoints me that people are thinking of taking that Jane Gamble Taupo, New Zealand away. we have a lot of talented kids in Taupo that deserve to be able to their passion in their own town. Amy Meadows Piper Taupo, New Zealand there's not much to do in Taupo anyways! we need this. Jeremy New Plymouth, New Rock climbing is awesome and should be available to all. Zealand Tyler Fleury Taupo, New Zealand I think if the climbing wall was to open some changes would have to be made. I'm the Vice President of climbing New Zealand and a competition climber who needs a wall to train The first thing is the routes at the wall I'm a contential route and get paid to travel and set climbs for world champs, put my hand up to help but you do everything for free. The routes to and Be changed more often, if the wall was to extend to the more of Taupo national overhang this would make the wall big enough hold to an compitions and help bring a new audience to grow the sport, Having the wall open durning weekends is a must and late nights during the week. This wall has potential but things must change 474 Name Location caroline taupi, New Zealand Date Comment have you children, this is a great resource and an asset to taupo. Please take it away. Josh Halliday Auckland There many good climbers that I know that will have know other place to climb if this closes Maea Christieson Rotorua, New Zealand Jenni taupo People deserve the option to climb, there is the possiblility that a world champ in the making may miss out on the opportunity to climb if the gym closes. i for all to participate in. all types of athletics and academic Ashleigh Martin Taupo, New Zealand them self and great place for kids to learn team to play after school some Im signing because it is a place that people come together and love as a and is one of the only places in Taupo to explore your community. bond with Catherine Hayter Taupo it must I'm signing because I use the climbing wall for fitness and skill training as do which is indoor and in know. It is the only wall we have access the taupo district, as the Turangi wall is closed by 5pm weekdays. many people Elliot moss Taupo, Australia im signing because I believe that the loss of the climbing wall in Taupo will in New Zealand since so many of NZ's drastically effect the future of the top youth and Janet Stark Auckland climbers train and come from Taupo. Please keep the wall, it is a fantastic asset to the rock climbing community and for Taupo. Elle Spicer Jackson taupo Its for our community to enjoy.... there not much to do with kids on a rainy day here in Taupo Rotorua, New Zealand I know there are amazing climbers here, and its not fair to take away these opportunity for them and the other people around New Zealand when we com to compete there Lisa Edgeworth Takapau, New Zealand This is a activity that is essential for the climbing community and access for school groups. Jade Webber Taupo, New Zealand I'm signing because it's a great place to build your confidence with heights and to have fun at the AC baths Tristy Auckland 2 of my 4 children are about to Virginia Munro Wellington of Its a great activity for the youth of Taupo and recreation is a huge keeping kids out of trouble. No outside party will continue as they would have rock the youth that are most to put the prices up and that excludes the best also a great sporting activity - STOP shutting down Angela Nicholls Auckland trex taupo, New Zealand My children love rock climbing, love them climbing in a safe environment I'm originally from Taupo and the youth of this town already don't have much to do, especially when it's raining outside, this is a great asset for the community that just needs the right input and day to day running of Roman Zurich, Switzerland Siobhan Chaytor Taupo I've lived 6 months in Taupo. I met many good friends at the wall. would be a they love. Keep shame to close this hotspot of young people doing a them fit during winter and rainy days. Why should you wanna close such a I'm signing this because I think the Rockwell is a good opportunity for people, our community supports kids who do cycling and swimming but they aren't kids who do climbing ? willing to Jono Kidson Taupo, New Zealand I have multiple friends who competitively and the rockwall is shut they'll have nowhere to train 475 Name Location Tom Thumath Auckland, New Zealand Date Comment I'm a climber and have competed here in past climbing competitions. It is needed to help the to learn the grow and a climbing gym is a good basics. have been climbing for 16 years and if learning from others, my local gym and of the climbing community. A gym would not be a offers a good stepping stone to pursue the outdoors and help in training also. taupo, New Zealand James Taupo, New Zealand our yourh dont take away an excellent I went to the wall Monday last winter and love taking my children there. My son had his 6th birthday party and climbing is soon to become a family My kids are just getting old enough to favourite activity. Please don't close climb - and we'll probably stop climbing if there is no wall handy in Taupo. take away the wall - it's too good! Andrea New Zealand Tom Rotorua, New Zealand margaret Pleydell Taupo, New Zealand We more climbers in Keep the community growing! I am a national level rock climber (2nd last nationals) and this is a really awesome gym that needs to stay open my children use the wall often and enjoy it. Do not take a activity away from the children Rachel Rea Taupo, New Zealand Raewyn Palenski adam keep the Taupo rock wall Taupo needs this for our youth Christchurch, New Climbing is fantastic! Zealand Sean Grant Rotorua David Holmes Wellington, New Zealand I'm a climber and have climbed at the awesome wall there and have equally awesome friends who would be crushed if shut. Katie Yvonne rock climbing in the Central North Island i spent most of my college life at this wall!! It has to Taupo, New Zealand It is a great activity for the people of Taupo including my family. Why do away with Cate Fraser Taupo, New Zealand Lydia Tomic We New Zealand activities for our youth think this is a great wall and a loss to the climbing community if is removed. Michelle Brain Taupo, New Zealand i know people who use the wall regularly and because I have not yet myself used this and would like my children to be able do this also. Alan Goodwin Oxford, United Kingdom Taupo climbing wall is Neda Bawden Auckland, New Zealand we should encourage rock climbing as a friendly and positive sport, not shutting some of the few facilities availible. Joshua Rielly Palmeston North, New I Zealand shame for Vicky Negus Taupo So many kids enjoy this Anonymous Smith New York, NY at this wall for 4 years or so before I moved away. It would be a because think its the best wall I've climbed at. to close them on enjoying! I believe that Taupo does not need another community and tourist attraction to be torn away from our community, with our beloved Mount Tauhara already being blocked, this would not be taken well by Taupo and is a poor decision. Helen Auckland, New Zealand Awesome for young people in Donna Helleur Taupo, New Zealand Kids need activities to keep them interested and involved in our Conor Brown Taupo, New Zealand Cause its fun and Troy Anderson Taupo I have had great use out of this facility in recent years, some of the best times I have had in my life have been at the Taupo Rock Wall. and would be a massive loss if closed needs more indoor things to do. 476 Name Pam Nelson Date Taupo, New Zealand Comment The to great for youth groups wall is a huge asset to our community, with confidence, team building, leadership and self esteem. Too many people use it for us to Emma Roberts Taupo, New Zealand it. My children enjoy using these facilities and if this rock wall went there be anywhere else local to have a go. Hugh Blackburne Tess Scorrar New Zealand Australia love Rock Climbing i grew up in Taupo, remeber as a little kid (now 25) when they first reopened with the new climbing wall, oh how exciting it was! I spent a lot of my youth through school events to compitions and just a casual Saturday going for a climb and swim.. Why would you take it Kieran New Zealand It's a bad ass rock wall Liam harvey Taupo going broke cause it is used very often. Keep this wall is great, it's not have fun this wall as schools around Taupo use them and then we outdoor activities to do in class. Please please please keep this wall irene Mackay Taupo We fought long and hard to get the rock wall in the first place. shiori sleegers Auckland, New Zealand I learned how to climb here and continue to do so. Please don't take my home away from home away. Judith Peez Taupo, New Zealand I like having somewhere to take visitors when the weather is not great for being outside. Rick Christchurch, New Please keep it! Zealand Rochelle Rielly Taupo, New Zealand My son has enjoyed this facility and interaction the terrific who are involved. Ann Spicer Taupo, New Zealand I'm signing because the climbing wall is a worthwhile asset for all Taupo people. Teaches people confidence. Shona Taupo, New Zealand My child climbs and loves it We don't want Zora Janson Auckland, New Zealand, I love climbing and its a great activity for young and old! to go New Zealand Andrea Eves Taupo, New Zealand to get our community active I think we need to more and being involved in sports has so many benefits! The rock wall is a great team building activity involving trust and encouragemant from peers, boosts and is able to be used by young and confidence and self worth, its old! We should be thinking of more ways to get people using it not throwing by the way side! Amy McLaughlin Auckland, New Zealand frequent visitor to Taupo and user Wanaka because climbing is very important in a community and my best friend and an international NZ competitor uses this wall to train in Carrie Taupo My boys have had years of enjoying that wall. I'm a teacher and we think the wall is an asset to Taupo! Lisa Fagan Taupo, New Zealand my 9 year old daughter is a keen climber as is the rest of my family. This is such a valuable community resource to have. We don't want to see it go! Nicole taupo my girls have both been members of chalky midgets fairbairn Sarah Mckenzie hard that gym and it is like her second home! take that away from her! She needs to train for the World Youth Climbing Championships this year and do that without this gym! Please keep the My friend Sian trains gym 477 Name Location Philip Green Arrowtown, New Zealand Date Comment the community and the rate payers, these local What happened to rock walls are such and asset for young and old..., make the most of it living! and promote it for donovan Auckland, New Zealand of life, climbing is a way to ensure this happens while empowering people know life should be with Movement is a surrounding freedom Pip Christchurch, New Climbing walks are a great intro for young folks into this amazing Zealand Mark Green taupo, New Zealand Nicole Wood Tauranga, New Zealand Cathy Collins Taupo, New Zealand we need the wall. It's a great asset for the town. Pure madness to lose it! District Council is being stupid Events Centre and work at the AC see on a daily basis how popular the rockwall is. As someone else has already pointed out, it's the only indoor Karlee watts north Canterbury for both kids and adults to enjoy together. in it's what people like doing and if you close it then it will take there fun awake plus you won't be gettin the money you want to earn Emma Auckland, New Zealand My 7 yr old daughter this for the first time earlier year. She both loved it physically and mentally. would love for her to continue to and was that rock climbing learn to tackle fear through the perseverance and promotes. Alexandra Wellington, New Zealand want my friend to be able to keep climbing! Appleby Australia Leigh Andrews United Kingdom climbing is a future as a regular visitor to taupo to loose this facility would be Tracey Graham Taupo, New Zealand Keep the Rock Wall alive!!! Daisy Morgan Taupo it's an awesome facility perfect for people any for A brilliant place overseas / not local tourists and visitors. age group. Amanda Taupo used to climb there So many kids used this wall last week with my class and it was had be canceled if we were day would have to that on a conquered their outside. sarah delany Taupo, New Zealand the wall, and will be when my child gets older. So disappointed if I have lose Taupo, New Zealand The rock wall gives amazing opportunities to not children in Taupo, but also parents and families who go along or who use this as a holiday programme tool. Would be a shame to see it go - what will the council do to replace such a well used and well loved Jo Ennis Taupo, New Zealand youth and the wider community love the rock wall, why would you even consider commercialising it. Hamilton bernd pummer Wendy Ayre Taupo, New Zealand New Zealand Taupo, New Zealand My husband and take our two daughters climbing once a week. Such a great facility would be devastated if it closed. great opportunity and training ground for kids An asset to the Taupo community. Able to be used year round and a safe way for people to challenge themselves in a safe environment Martine Taupo, New Zealand It is a great asset to Taupo.Many students have used and gone on to great things. Pip United Kingdom My 9 year old niece loves to climb here and I want her to show me the ropes when I come visit! 478 Name Location fuller Date palmertston north Comment leave the wall alone, not everyone can share the experience commercial companys get hold of it Cassie Nicholson Taupo Christopher Edwards Auckland, New Zealand Suzy Higgins Taupo Skay Rangi Taupo, New Zealand Zilla taupo, New Zealand my kids love it - so do us Jo Anderson Blenheim, New Zealand Change a day in the life of a teenager and you might change there life forever. Because im a teacher and my kids love visiting the climbing wall believe in improving community facilities, not removing them. When we moved to Taupo, the rock wall was one feature of this town that made it different from the rest. It adds value to the community have used the rock wall and it is awesome. Great activity for all ages. Rock climbing can do that. Nicole Andrews Sweden my family still lives there lived in taupo and that was my favourite thing to keep it and enjoy this attraction highly Nicola hanshaw Steven New Zealand Taupo i paid rates in Taupo for 15 yrs and my kids there's not much to do in Taupo on rainy days use the rock wall it, it should kept as fortnight, and intend to use it every week over activities for individuals to undertake in Taupo when There are few other the weather is bad - indoor rock climbing provides a great outlet. Rock climbing is a fantastic there is a large impact on for fat burning and users too. don't believe the wall is often busy while the is empty. Please keep the rock wall Steven 26 Ingle Avenue, Taupo 021 660 783 <a David Tildesley United Kingdom James Auckland, New Zealand david young Wellington, New Zealand Climbing is a great for many young to old people and enables people to climb in a safe environment indoors. love climbing,so should others get to experience it There are other ways to keep the rock climbing wall It doesn't need to be shut Ryan O'Donnell Peter Taylor Wellington, New Zealand Because this a great place loved by many of the Taupo community. Christchurch, New spend years training and socialising at this wall, it is a great facility for families, school groups, community groups and those serious about climbing. Please reconsider, it is a great facility. Zealand Steven johanson taupo signing because it's Fuckn stupid this is such a good facility. There's not much indoor stuff in taupo as it is and ur guna close something else. Stupid Nick Williams Wellington, New Zealand Its mean Auckland, New Zealand Rock climbing brings a huge amount of Aucklanders to the taupo district for work and pleasure. Removal of a facility like this would convince me to stay in rotorua for work so I can continue training. gavin Steve Taylor Taupo, New Zealand My daughters really enjoy the it is a BIG bonus to Taupo's great range of activities. 479 Name Location Tyler Auckland, New Zealand I am an avid adventurer and believe in everyone's right to adventure. Gemma Sangster Taupo, New Zealand I grew up in Taupo and this is still one of the best activities Taupo has to offer! Alice thompson Manchester. United this climbing wall was a big Richard Booker Date Comment of my life many years ago. And Kingdom many people. Rotorua, New Zealand The Taupo Rock Wall brings climbers from all over the still is for should not be taken down. and to generates money for the Region. Climbers from Taupo go on to greater things nationally and need somewhere to train. Karl Grinter Taupo, New Zealand The roxk wall provides a great facility in the evenings ( when its open ) and with like minded weekends the weather is bad for training, people griffin Elle Heappey Taupo, New Zealand I grew up climbing that wall and I want it to be there for my kids one day. Wellington, New Zealand The rock wall is an excellent activity for locals and visitors when the weather is not suitable for the outdoor activities available Helen Swan Wellington, New Zealand Taupo needs all weather tourist facilities but we need them for our else can our young ones go to let youth steam in a controlled environment on a wet, blustery, winter day in Taupo? Emma Nichol Taupo, New Zealand this will be a sad loss of a great at the Events Centre Mere Wall Taupo Its a great community asset. My confidence buildet uses it and has had hours of fun. Great Janeen Halliday Auckland, New Zealand i t would be such a shame t o see Shand Maisey Taupo, New Zealand go This action from the council is totally based, many youth I know regularly use this facility and many of them come from poor homes are disadvantaged, and this is their haven. Kate taupo, New Zealand my kids are almost at an age where this will be a fabulous facility!! Lesley McNeil Wellington My grandchildren use this. why take such an amazing facility away from It does not make sense!!! Becky Lake taupo, New Zealand max Baker Taupo, New Zealand Alana Delich Taupo Its a desirable undercover activity for all ages, designed for all levels allowing people to build personal confidence and to create a team system. I have always intended to get back into climbing. It is a fantastic and great way to meet and with such amazin outdoor climbing opportunities it would be a real shame if there was nowhere to train night! Lauri Dunn TAUPO, New Zealand Great facility that is good exercise for the local children. There is little entertainment for them anyway and this is great for Amy Brown Taupo, New Zealand Nanette Wood Taupo Climbing is for our children who My children love rock climbing! Mt Eden clip into team sports climb is a favourite activity. We several times to use this facility in Taupo, but have only once been able to secure a spot. You should be looking at extending it's availability, have not shutting it down! The automatic pulley system rather than having a manual belay system should be investigated to make Tarsh de Kroon Taupo more efficient and user friendly. I am signing this as I myself used the rockwall when I was at school and it great fun! And great for young children to learn and conker their fears of heights. 480 Name Location Anna Taupo, New Zealand Date Comment I live in Taupo have have heard many times of people talking about going to the rockwall, it would be a shame to lose it when its already there and is enjoyed by people. Climbing Wall Taupo, New Zealand climbing Laura Parsons Taupo, New Zealand My daughter and uses the wall.lt is a brilliant facility. What will my teenage daughter do after school if this closes? Sit at home and let social media be her new Abby Dance Taupo years old) has been with the Taupo Rock Wall for 5 Its passion, and something she is extremely good at, which is her years. reflected in from both regional and national competitions. She plans to My Daughter Ida Dance continue with this into adulthood. She would be devastated if her place of practice was to close. It has a great community feel where children of all ages learn determination, dedication, and sportsmanship. It would be a sad loss for Taupo. Perhaps more advertising of the club would generate more Janina Gould Auckland, New Zealand Paul Davey Taupo rock climbing should be available to all as it has great community facility. Charge a bit more. Find some more sponsors. a just close it. Charmaine Taupo, New Zealand the only one in Taupo, it needs to stay open till a privately owned one is here. Closing it now... Leaves the people of Taupo with nothing. Anabella Auckland, New Zealand tool to learn about yourself and Rocklimbing is a real shame that this resource is gone Sam Talauta Australia am signing this petition because the wider community of Taupo need these type on activities is good for the family, especially for the young people, an excellent of the community project, funded by the Council which is a public It would be a entity. Keep your paws of it. Bridget Clarke Tauranga, New Zealand I've competed on this wall many a time throughout the last 7 years of being a competitive rock climber and this wall holds a lot of memories for a lot of people. Chad Stone Josie Hair napier of their choice not just i feel everyone should have council money put into let it how bring in We tax that tax. we like pay our us use ones more Taupo a fantastic facility for kids & adults of all ages, for basic to advanced physical ability, weather independent and affordable. It has to stay! Auckland, Auckland, New My kids love to climb and I do too. It would be a shame to lose such a great Zealand, New Zealand resource. Keep it going please. Mount Maunganui I'm signing because the Taupo wall is amazing and I would hate to see it being closed. Jake bryant napier, New Zealand Because it is a great family place to bring kids and to train. Lydia White Taupo, New Zealand It should remain open and is Hackshaw Taupo, New Zealand I'm signing because I believe that Taupo needs and indoor playground for our kids marindi martin Taupo of the taupo community keep the climbing wall! If this is taken away what else is left? There is nothing here in taupo, no indoor it. But its wet weather stuff. Sure they might not be making millions somehing. Nikki Allen Taupo It is a fantastic facility!!! 481 Name Location Jamie George Tokoroa, New Zealand Date Comment to use the Taupo facilities. My family travels from the rock you wall we will have to travel even further for the to experience rock climbing. Samara Tauranga. New Zealand killing the happiness of those who are truely if you close this then passionate about the and who -when they are in taupo- actually use the I mean for gods sakes guys! wall every day. Plus the Tysin Langridge Taupo take it away! This is a great ! It's both physically and mentally challenging and good for everyone young and old. Its a good way of staying fit, having fun and meeting new people all at the same time! It would be stupid to shut it down, all of the other fun indoor activities have been shut down already. If anything you should be making this wall bigger! griffin taupo Its a great activity for people of all ages especially kids on rainy school for the youth to do... you took holidays. Besides its not like There's much What's next you guys going to take away the mini away the ten pin putt? Maybe no more ice rink too Tracey heads reporoa, New Zealand i used to work at the events centre and the amount of people that would come in just to climb the wall was amazing, school holiday groups, school groups and it is also a really great thing to do as a family on a rainy day. Jerald Chan Auckland Rock Climbing is a discipline that promotes good, not just physically, but also a mental preperation for over coming obstacles. Campbell Dear Auckland, New Zealand an important gap on the range available for young people - at with a long skill ramp that ends in challenging, pace, your own To cut this for more environmentally conscientious Rockclimbing currently popular Hugo Taupo, New Zealand sports would be sighted. This place has created some awesome memories as well as being a main feature of the A.0 Baths. Dominic Fok Auckland, New Zealand that is rapidly gaining a traction in New Zealand, as Rock climbing is a well as being popular in a very large majority of countries. It would be detrimental to take such a place that helps the growth of the sport! jasper rose Auckland, New Zealand rockclimbing is an amazing Daniel McNeil Taupo, New Zealand do not believe a new rockwall would open and there is not enough facilities in Taupo that are affordable and Fun! Zara Taupo, New Zealand The wall would Guy Pryor Auckland, New Zealand I LOVE TO ROCK CLIMB and need more places to climb Henry Carson Taupo, New Zealand Its good to have as something for kids and people serious in the London, United Kingdom I think it is a great resource for Taupo... something different from the normal in. I has the sports that not everyone is interested Rayner it deserves preservation used more if the opening times were more regular. I would like to use the wall regularly, but inevitably whenever I want to go there is shut for some reason. This should be addressed to make the wall more viable. but I believe in a variety of experiences being available both am not a to the local community and guests to the region. Liam McLeod Taupo, New Zealand I want my friends to keep doing what they are doing Samantha Perry Taupo, New Zealand I want to use the rock wall Janeve Green Turangi, New Zealand I hVe climbed on the Daniel Ellington Taupo, New Zealand It a ridiculous idea, it's such a good place to go and have fun. Why remove something the youth have, something that they can be constructive with? and have students that teach 482 Name Jason maze Date taupo, New Zealand Comment so they take the wall away and probably replace it with yet another piece of effect the and maybe just work or picture, the wall it self scheduling does but surely that can be worked out. Maaike Lohman Taupo I think the climbing wall is one of many great features of Taupo. The local youth (and adults) get a unique opportunity for a physical activity that is not only having a indoors (not many of those around), but also individual trust/team component to it. A most for a Rebekah Jones Napier and thriving community. Several reasons: Climbing is a great full body strength, endurance, promoter. the works, plus it's great for mental health. Climbing gyms are vital to get into the as due to the extra technical knowledge required to safely participate in outdoor climbing. Indoor climbing has become a in its own right now, separate from outdoor climbing. It's frustrating for people who partake in these kinds of sports to feel less sports carried out on valued than those who participate in the more and facilities. fields and courts that always see more consistent it North Island, makes central location in the has a a good stop on any trip up, down or across the country. The other adventure activities in the area of that. make a good adventure destination and rock climbing is Frankly, I find it surprising that an area such as is even considering it's climbing wall. There are already areas filled with frustrated closing don't add Taupe to that list. Borkin Turangi, New Zealand My daughter and I love to climb and are moving to Taupo in the few months Maree Taupo, New Zealand I'm a local p.e teacher and use as Ethan Jordan Australia climbing is amazing and this gym too Fiona Neal Taupo, New Zealand Taupo needs shanae nottage tauranga, New Zealand I lived in taupo my whole life was 20 and the rock climbing wall was very important to me. I'll be so sad to see go and that other children will miss out on the fun and opportunities it provides. Mike Pennefather Taupo of our programme. no other reason I'm signing this because kids don't have many reasons to get of the couch. This wall is one of the better reasons in Taupo. Do you want to encourage mclean Rotorua, New Zealand we visit this wall year 483 Name Location Sally Taupo, New Zealand Date Comment am strongly opposed to the council stopping delivering services at the climbing wall at the event centre. have two boys aged 8 and 10 yrs and they have regularly used the rock climbing wall for group activities such as Cubs and the school holiday programmes and trips with friends. I think is a wonderful asset for the community and teaches valuable skills in a safe environment. The instructors Mike and Ian are fantastic and it be a huge loss to the community not only through not having them teaching climbing, but also if they lose their jobs they will may have to move away from Taupo. Both of them are hugely involved with the Scouting movement in Taupo region and would be a huge loss to both the land and sea scouts and cubs if they were to move away. The climbing wall should not just be viewed as a money making venture, but as a sporting facility. Other sports have crown park, OD park, the netball courts, the event centre, and swimming pool, and these are not all expected to make money for the council. Just because climbing is seen as a and maybe not even a at all by some, does not make this fringe facility any less important than others in the district. It is the TDCs responsibility to ensure there are facilities that the community wants and needs, and this is certainly one of these. If anything the council should be looking to it's marketing this is not as to as a top class especially given the number of excellent venue nationally and outdoor climbing routes in the Taupo area that already draw overseas tourists. Please do not shut down the wall, there are so few indoor fun sporting activities to take kids to in Taupo it will be a huge loss if you don't keep the wall. Vaughan Jones Christchurch, New As a climbing instructor I have used the wall many times and think it Zealand valuable asset to the local area anoukoun phengsavath auckland, New Zealand I climb and we need more walls around Richard Pepene Auckland the youth of new zealand need more activity in their lives, get out and get active, not a indoors playing games or on devices on social media. i applaud what Jackson Tennant is trying to do. Toni Pakula Auckland It would be a real tragedy to lose the rock wall here in Taupo My daughter and my son 8 abd 7 have a rare anxiety disorder called "selective mutism" meaning there voice box becomes paralysed in social situations due to fear Since joing the rock wall they have opened up and found a they love and They have not only enjoy and other kids they have an interest shared with Please made friends, become confident, but found their voices take their wall away They it more than you can imagine I have my children because school became to stressful and started to Tuesday's and Thursday's are our rock climbing days, where they can socialise with other kids in the club, and focus themselves on doing something they enjoy helping them their anxiety, It is paramount they have social opportunities and interests that they can focus on and feel good about themselves in order to learn tools to deal with their anxiety before becomes the rock wall will entrenched they suffer when they are older... Taking be detrimental to their health and to the other kids that enjoy the wall Katie gyde central nth island, New I'm signing because our youth this! Zealand Cale Budd New Zealand believe taupo I am a climber and really enjoy climbing at the taupe gym. I climbers deserve to have a place to train just as much a any other climbers Stephen Ross Taupo, New Zealand Losing this amazing resource would be devastating to our community. Izabela Booker Rotorua, New Zealand I know a of climbers from Taupo whose entire world revolves around It would be a real loss for them and for many visitors not to be able to train at Taupo Rock Wall 484 Name Location Anna Hickey Auckland, New Zealand Date Comment is a fun, sociable way to keep fit, do something other than study and hang out with It's important to encourage young people to do activities like this rather than sit around drinking. bren taupo, New Zealand amanda Griffin taupo, New Zealand I'm a passionate climber Signing because the youth in this town have very little as it is. This is one of the few activities that isnt too expensive. Martin Stock Taupo, New Zealand of city council My Son uses the facility, it is a great facility would shut this kind of facility down, find the funding, can't be that hard? we already pay 60 mil for a stupid bypass that has a negative effect on business in our town? we need positives in or Taupo its not rocket science Tobie Parsons Taupo, New Zealand I do and because this is the because want keep on going. It also should stay need to complete the duke of Edinburgh award. Christianr Richardson Tauranga Taupo needs a climbing wall! hana ransfield taupo, New Zealand in Taupo for the kids to do my niece's love using This is really the only thing the wall when they come in the holidays what will they do if it's taken away Jenny Taupo am sick of the Taupo Council taking decisions like closing the rock wall way to lightly. There is little for the kids to do in Taupo. The rock wall is a cheap family activity that we enjoy. Stop buying stupid sculptures and give the kids back more. Leeanne Mason Taupo We a regular users of this great facility. Gemma Malpas Auckland, New Zealand I think rock climbing is a great outlet for psychological & physical strength, a great to raise young people into requiring discipline & concentration to succeed Eddie Climbing is a growing Australia the community. and council owned gyms can be a huge asset to the likelihood of eventual Olympic inclusion having like this is a must. And look at how well walls like Arco in Italy are Pat too many of our people are incarcerated and believe that positive influences at a young age can only our once proud people out of this quagmire Australia social descent Matarena New Zealand Just because its enjoyed by the minority why take it away if it gets lots and lots of use if its continued to operate Sebastian Niethammer-Peni BW climbing should ALWAYS be available for the community Kirsten Thomforde AUCKLAND Climbing is a great that encompasses many different aspects. Mental physical agility - problem solving and taking risks in a controlled environment. Max Hammer Ann Arbor, everyone should have access to a Dave Suva taupo is my second home. Germany It is important for the local climbers to have a training place. Wellington I am signing this as i I see the benefit to the wider community, and maybe could do with reviewing as to how it works. With that in mind maybe investing in a business but doesn't quite have the funds someone who would like to Fakner Jason Chapman wall where by the council provides the wall and equipment and a new owner provides the venue, staff etc. lots to talk about. Jessica Scrimgeour Turangi, New Zealand I'm a climber based in Turangi, and this climbing wall provides a way for me to that I love. train, meet other climbers and enjoy the 485 Name Location Bruce Napier rachael errington taupo. New Zealand Rachel Canning Taupo Date Comment As a taupo rate payer I think this is a great asset to the towns facities for the youth and it encourages people into outdoor activities!! I'm signing because the climbing wall is an integral of the Taupo Events Centre of the overall success Learn to Swim complex. Perhapes revenue could be increased by adding value to the climbing wall experience. Sylvia Lindeman Hamilton, New Zealand The Edge Indoor Rock Wall is one of few activities to do during bad weather in Taupo. A commercial operation would not be viable, as indoor rock little or no profit. With a walls even in major cities in New Zealand make little improvement the Edge indoor rock wall could host national and even oceania climbing competitions. It is a valuable facility and would be a loss to the community. Rebecca Buckley Hastings, New Zealand Because the rock wall is a really good place Jayden White Auckland, New Zealand this wall is the best always go when im in taupo Zoe Rossall New Zealand We all need somewhere to climb, young or old and even more so when its yuk outside! Save the wall!!! Zac Eynon Taupo, New Zealand This is where I learnt to climb and made good friends over 10 years ago, don't want to see others miss out. Mikaela Joyce Taupo, New Zealand My friends went there on holiday and they thought it was the best thing since sliced bread! Katie McLean Taupo Because I want to taking my daughter there soon, and get back into climbing Dave OFFNER Tauranga Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. deprive future climbers in Taupo this great facility through Stevens Taupo I strongly believe we should keep this facility open for our kids and visitors coming to town... Kathy Taupo I'm signing because it is ridiculous to take away a that is already there and utilised by the community. Melanie Manning Reporoa, New Zealand This is a great facility where I can bring my out of scouts to learn and conquer fears. Lloydd Ritete Australia I remember myself climbing this after school and on school Im from holidays Be a shame for it to be pulled Jason fairweather taupo, New Zealand I'm sign in we need this in Taupo for the young ones to practice this claudia gebhardt Glasgow, United Climbing is good for your health and a great activity for the whole family! Kingdom Eden Ngongotaha, New Zealand this is an icon in Taupo, everyone in taupo love seeing it and having a climb! Please keep the rock wall Elena Taupo, New Zealand I believe the rock wall is a great place for young and old to push to the limits and socialize in a surrounding that's not a team Gaelyn Douglas Taupo, New Zealand i believe we should be giving our kids something to do. Not take great activities away Trinity Smith Auckland Alan Kihikihi, New Zealand and Mike are Once you lose an asset it will never be replaced. If it does, looking at what cost. 486 Name Location Karen Street Tauranga, New Zealand Rock climbing is a great all year round activity which builds physical develops problem solving skills Heather Lofthouse Auckland, New Zealand Rock climbing an actvity for all ages and all abilities shoild be accessible to all and NZ does not have enough climbing It will be come an Olympic Date Comment walls and for the young of today to develop the skills to compete at that at level Ambrose Lynn Wilkes Sutton United pity if King's Lynn, ENG is somewhere where learning to rock climb It's a centre that MUST be provides a great social venue. can be done in a safe environment and Carroll New Zealand Malcolm Ambrose This is an excellent climbing wall which attracts a variety of ages, would be a was lost to Taupo. You don't realise what you have until it's gone. Kingdom Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom have seen hundreds of children grow in confidence and self esteem by climbing on this rock wall, I believe it is an asset to the community. used the rock wall whilst in Taupo, and spoke to youth groups, teachers and parents of youngsters having fun and enjoying a healthy pursuit. I have watched with a great deal of dismay at the closing of facilities such as your Rock Wall by my own City Council here in the UK with the delinquency, graffiti and youth problems associated with bored youth unable to Please do not make the find a proper outlet for their activities and based same mistakes that we are making. There are other venues for sports, but there is only one climbing wall. Everyone knows that District Councils have a difficult job balancing budgets, but here you have a popular ready made facility already in place that requires very little cost in terms of maintenance, but once its gone its gone. Please reconsider closing this venue, like New especially in a that has a growing for a Zealand that has a world reputation for producing climbers of international quality. It is a great asset to the community at large. Clark Griffith Montebello, CA sue tiria New Zealand New Zealand youth climbers and their parents. Just want to Why take away something that's already something that keeps people active ? Why wouldn't you Sarah mackenzie Waikanae I spent alot of time at this wall when i in taupo. I have friends that work an climb there and its a great indoor activity. Fate Lewis Palmer Taupo, New Zealand championship participants continue. We I want to see opportunities for want to continue to be proud of our community. Taupo It's a load of fun and a good for kids to learn new things other than Facebook Atareta Simmonds Lossie maafu New Zealand Rotorua, New Zealand Keep the Taupo Rock Wall Open i believe climbing is good for the soul and no one should be denied the opportunity. violet atkins Taupo i know it is a great step up for children my youngest loved it Shaun Walker Auckland, New Zealand Rock climbing is a fantastic which can be enjoyed by people of all ages, lifestyle. It would be and it's a great way to promote a fit and unfortunate if there were no facilities for Taupo residents to enjoy climbing and it can provide. the many Keane Taupo Because our kids Selina Thompson Taupo My kids love Simon Thompson Taupo I have climbed for over 20 years and now my kids are enjoying it. It has taken me to some great parts of the world to climb, travel and experience life in a way climb. Save the wall! i would not have had if i it. and so do 487 Name Location johanna safsten Stockholm, Sweden Date Comment been climbing there a lot, It's an awesome cimbing wall with some great Taupo need this wall! people working Valda Gummer Taupo, New Zealand Our kids have benefited so much both from the wall and the way that has been used in the various programs made avalaible to the schools in Taupo over the years..please don't take away this link for our kids to explore new things and grow in Thom Auckland, New Zealand Ngahuia Tahau Taupo use the wall when I pass through Taupo, or when I am rained away from one of the outdoor cracks near. I loved climbing this wall when I was 5 years old, I am now 21. Great for our children. Fraser New Zealand im a rock climber and this wall is cameron catley Taupo, New Zealand the wall needs to be saved,such a great thing to have here in Taupo Dai Daniel Taupo, New Zealand When you lose great facilities you never get them back Aaron Price Anakiwa, New Zealand this an amazing wall and an amazing facility for the central north island Sam Munday Rotorua, New Zealand I am a rock climber! I could not bare to think of what It would be like for my beautiful second home to be taken down. I couldn't handle it. We are a tight each other, would be a tragedy for our Taupo community and all friends, especially the WORLD REPRESENTATIVES to not have anywhere to train. Thanks Katie Taylor Taupo Great indoor activity but mainly because people clearly want they Adam Darragh a petition if they why would so passionate the value adventure As a NZ Mountain Guides asocial qualified guide I sports and climbing have, both for individuals and for a tourism based economy in Green and wild NZ. Closing the Taupo wall will have a detrimental affect on both. Lyn Dalton Taupo Cris Tauranga, New Zealand Andrew Lawes Rotorua, New Zealand Signing love here. Safe & fun. Having a wall to practice on wet days is a good thing. back to Taupo, I still want to be able to use this facility! It is a great facility and it would be shame to simply close no and remove it. Try harder to find a solution for all! Beth Gummer New Zealand Peter Harris Turangi, New Zealand of the industry, the climbing wall was of growing up in Taupo. Would hate to see it close Heading into the outdoor it and a valuable is essential to keep this open as it gives us a grandchildren a chance to experance the of place to give our of climbing, a good healthy & physical sport. Wilson Acacia Bay This is a great facility for locals, tourists and domestic visitors. As an indoor sporting option it is much needed in Taupo. Hammond Padbury, Australia To benefit my 5 gransons that live in Taupo Allan Goldsmith Taupo, New Zealand it is running at a loss, so are many of our other important community assets which make Taupo a special place to live in. We cant expect everything to make a profit. Even if the nNational government thinks we can. Patricia Australia Hannah Adelaide Australia holiday in Taupo with family on a regular basis Because my friend Oliver is only happy when he comes home from rock there, he would be miserable. climbing. If Taupo, New Zealand I think it great to have one complex that offers swimmimg, gym and activities for the whole family. Its always been a great place for weekend and holiday fun. Please keep it. 488 Name Location Grant jackson taupo, New Zealand Jackie Duncan Taupo Date Comment even know it was here live here but think this is an important (and healthy!) INDOOR activity that locals and visitors can use. Jane Penton Taupo, New Zealand get to do the My son grew up with this wall - it is amazing for kids that trust and strength inner and outer. real thing. And builds Owen Peake Taupo, New Zealand Sally Gummer Taupo, New Zealand Its a good thing keep it open i consider it an asset to the youth of Taupo. A poor decision to take it down robertson wanaka, New Zealand The climbing wall is a great link for young people to get into climbing easily and CNI climbing and mountains then outside to explore the Sandra Alden Auckland, New Zealand It's the best for kids of any age!! Nigel Michels Taupo the youth of Taupo. I this has had I have seen first hand what a huge feel it plays a huge roll in their development and to not have it would be a real shame Lisa DRINNAN Auckland signing because my kids really loved using the wallconfidence each time they went. Olivia Lawrence Wellington, New Zealand Rock climbing is amazing. It is great for fitness, fun, and confidence building. their Perfect for all ages Bevan Thompson Taupo It's an awesome resource in when the weather is bad. Craig Miller Taupo The climbing wall and courts have coexisted for 20 years so why now is there a problem. Construction of the wall showed vision and foresite by the council at One of indoor activities to do in Taupo Closing it now would be step backward by a narrow minded present the council Mike O'Brien Dunedin, New Zealand I have lived in many cities around the world, and I really appreciate those with a and I resent this fact. I climbing facility. Dunedin doesn't have a climbing have been to climbing areas around Taupo (outdoors) to run instruction courses, and it is great to have a wet weather back up option (indoor wall). Steve head Beare Green, United its important to give kids something to do Kingdom dowd taupo, New Zealand this is a I have started last year and really enjoy and it would be a shame to see it go Anthony Wood Auckland, New Zealand am an active member of the outdoor community and I believe in a community that is so close to outdoor adventure opportunities, having the ability to keep training and keep improving when the weather is bad is amazing. Plus more schools it the perceived risk vs actual risk ratio is positive for helping kids improve many dimensions of self confidence. Chris Wilson Taupo Taupo needs indoor visitor Marcus powell rotorua and the we don't want another Dunedin. Where the climbing wall shut died rapidly except for those who were already well established in the and willing to travel Angela Kilmister Taupo I think this is a great facility, my daughters have been using this facility years and it has been wonderful for there confidence, climbing skills, supportive friendships just to name a few. It really would be a great loss, I am a busy mother of 3 who does not have time or money to be travelling to Rotorua each Sarah Fostekew Hamilton, New Zealand For the taupo community 489 Name Carolyn Clark Location Date Palmerston North, New Zealand Comment sports see the need for them As some who has done both climbing and both to be available, but sports get plenty of coverage, the climbing wall is unique Benjamin Douglas Kidd Dunedin Anja Schaar Auckland, New Zealand wish we had one like down here Lived in Taupo when was younger. Hours of fun was had on that wall. And who should deprive people of a form of physical activity? We must keep the rock wall!!! There are not many indoor activities for youth in Taupo!!! Sarah Smith Napier, New Zealand Karen Ashley Rotorua, New Zealand Im a rock wall owner and it is a great wet day activity and such an amazing wall and a great use of space in the facility. It is great for physical fitness and a confidence builder for people of all ages. Natalia Deligne Wellington, New Zealand that should stay open to provide signing because it is a beautiful diversity of exercise and options for people. I come to Taupo every couple of weeks for work and go to the rock time at least once. It's a great resource which would be a wall almost great shame to lose. joel mercer Auckland, New Zealand I am signing because i believe that the taupo rock climbing centre provides important services which introduce new to the world of climbing and climbers to train and further also provides an important outlet for their abilities. Jack Goddard New Zealand Ryan Taupo, New Zealand Melissa Taupo Elizabeth Of course should remain a no brainer. My sister is an international and national climber and I would hate to see the wall shut, this would effect her and her training. climb at this wall and we need to keep it! New Zealand Aka have judged this great facility when on holiday in Taupo before. Without it I will holiday somewhere else. Jana Schmed Sargans, Switzerland I was there with nothing and they are the most amazing people there who i met The wall is beautiful with so many different levels and its a place to meet so friends. Something like that should never be closed! really loved it there! It has to stay open. Sarah Foster Taupo, New Zealand We use this wall, it's great for kids confidence building. John Auckland, New Zealand This an excellent family and community facility - especially on a wet day in Taupo. Competition climbers also need places to train. Please keep it open! jonas Lamarche Wellington, New Zealand Climbing is awesome David Sanders Auckland, New Zealand indoor on walls such as these is a rapidly growing Climbing challenges people in ways that sports are in NZ. to do. between and are vital training Indoor facilities such as these are few and and competition arenas for climbers as well as important training gyms for outside climbing. Aaron Saunders Taupo Hell yeah rock climbing rules 490 change.org Recipient: CEO of Taupo District Council Letter: Greetings, Keep the Taupo Rock Wall Open 491 Signatures Name Location The Edge Rockwall Supporters Taupo, New Zealand Noel Yung Australia Mike McManaway Auckland, New Zealand Guillaume charton queenstown, New Zealand Duncan na, Canada clark Date New Zealand Valentina Baccetti Wellington, New Zealand Callum Harris Auckland, New Zealand Jack Wellington Queenstown, New Zealand Amy Pierce New Zealand Lucas Mura San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina Stefan Geissdoerfer Hamilton, New Zealand Nicole Maisey Taupo, New Zealand Brad Robson Taupo, New Zealand Sarah Milicich Wellington, New Zealand Katie Sullivan La Habra, CA, United States Jonathan Park Taupo, New Zealand Queenstown, New Zealand Cecile Massiot Wellington, New Zealand Carmilla Ansin Auckland, New Zealand Dan Head Taupo, New Zealand Kieran Bell Auckland, New Zealand Kim Yardley Taupo, New Zealand William Kelsey Taupo, New Zealand Renee Tukua Taupo, New Zealand Patrick taupo, New Zealand Jo Caira Taupo, New Zealand Tawna Woods Wanaka, New Zealand georgina nation Taupo, New Zealand Emma Davis Taupo, New Zealand 492 Name Location Travis Cross Waitomo Caves, New Zealand Gordon Maisey Taupo, New Zealand Ben Rohde Taupo, New Zealand Mikhaila Ball Taupo, New Zealand Philippe GUSTAU Queenstown, New Zealand Sophie Owen Lower Martin Barrie Taupo, New Zealand Tessa Sandham Taupo, New Zealand Adam Martin Auckland, New Zealand matthew Date New Zealand New Zealand Josh Anderson Taupo, New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand Marea Robson Australia Christina Hall taupo, New Zealand Roxann Coffey Brisbane, Australia Grant Hounsell Auckland, New Zealand Dave Head Havelock North, New Zealand carla evans Taupo, New Zealand Peter Lofthouse New Plymouth, New Zealand Duncan Barnard Hamilton, New Zealand hollie west taupo, New Zealand Adam Ulverston, ENG, United Kingdom denise Fleming Taupo, New Zealand Kristy Robson Taupo, New Zealand Diane Calder TAUPO, New Zealand Kat Taupo, New Zealand Michael Head London, ENG, Australia Teague Harvey New Plymouth, New Zealand jackson tennant Whangarei, New Zealand Amanda Wakefield Rotorua / Mark Taylor Auckland, New Zealand Tui New Zealand New Plymouth, New Zealand 493 Name Location Dani Evans taupo, New Zealand Barbara Mackay Taupo, New Zealand Angell Date Taupo, New Zealand Daniel Krippner Hamilton, New Zealand Rimma Auckland, New Zealand Vanisha Patel Auckland, New Zealand Bianca Lopez Auckland, New Zealand Craig Brain Taupo, New Zealand Jason Auckland, New Zealand derick tan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia spencer Dunedin, New Zealand Jen Brown auckland, New Zealand Stephanie Das Auckland, New Zealand Jay Corban Auckland, New Zealand Aiyana Grigsby Hamilton, New Zealand Erica Auckland, New Zealand Gill Beer Auckland, New Zealand thu herring Auckland, New Zealand Alistair Whitley Taupo, New Zealand Rachel richards Auckland, New Zealand james speedy Auckland, New Zealand Caleb Murray Auckland, New Zealand Jesse Hamilton, New Zealand Hana black Auckland, New Zealand Jordan Perry hamilton, New Zealand Emma Gregg Palmerston North, New Zealand Danielle cooper Rotorua, New Zealand Drew Woods Auckland, New Zealand Shawn Victoria, Canada Michelle Carr Otorohanga, New Zealand Eddie Gapper Queenstown, New Zealand Josh Cornah New Zealand 494 Name Location Paul Jobbins Queenstown, New Zealand James Ridgway Hamilton, New Zealand Luba Victoria, Canada Harrie Geraerts Auckland, New Zealand Ellie Stevene taupo, New Zealand sebastien Button Toronto, Canada Oliver Steel Auckland, New Zealand Rob McKenzie Auckland, New Zealand Claudia Russell Auckland, New Zealand Kerrianne Hati Hamilton, New Zealand rob lucking Christchurch, New Zealand Cameron Freshwater Victoria, Canada bourdon Date queenstown, New Zealand Jordan Jamieson Auckland, New Zealand Foo Chien Auckland, New Zealand Asher soryl Christchurch, New Zealand Nathan bothamley christchurch, New Zealand Oliver Batchelor Christchurch, New Zealand Mcgrath taupo, New Zealand brad Hewson taupo, New Zealand Alexander Auckland, New Zealand Donna Red Deer, Canada Matthew Sutherland Rotorua, New Zealand Tammy johnson Wellington, New Zealand Sarah van den Hurk Hamilton, New Zealand Erica Donald Auckland, New Zealand zoe sagarin new plymouth, New Zealand malina laloli Auckland, New Zealand Clint Atkins Taupo, New Zealand Olive Butcher Auckland, New Zealand Kelda Robinson Palmerston North, New Zealand Ben Irvine New Plymouth, New Zealand 495 Date Name Location bryce giddy Taupo, New Zealand Jager New Plymouth, New Zealand KeriAnn Birch Rotorua, New Zealand lee jo Auckland, New Zealand Amber Greaves Auckland, New Zealand Josh Tait Auckland, New Zealand Stewart tukerangi Taupo, New Zealand Matai Lockwood Rotorua, New Zealand Anthony Sidwell Auckland, New Zealand Lea Ilic Auckland, New Zealand Courtney Robertson Taupo, New Zealand Theresa McLean Rotorua, New Zealand Allan Henley Taupo, New Zealand Fiona Haigh Australia Shania Gibson New Zealand Simon Goodwin Taupo, New Zealand Jonty Ellery Hamilton, New Zealand Samuel Newton Christchurch, New Zealand Jana McCall Wanaka, New Zealand Gail taupo, New Zealand Claire Taupo, New Zealand Nicola Froud Auckland, New Zealand Moya McCarthy Auckland, New Zealand Antnz Burgess Palmerston North, New Zealand Uros Abaz Auckland, New Zealand Emma Sparkes Taurpo, New Zealand Trevor Bouvier Dawson Creek, Canada Felix Cook Dunedin, New Zealand Joann Rotorua, New Zealand Aimee Burnside Auckland, New Zealand Linda Jane Keegan Auckland, New Zealand Joel Woods Brooklyn, NY, United States 496 Name Location eachan robinson queenstown, New Zealand Heather Fowke Auckland, New Zealand Andrew Mcwilliam Christchurch, New Zealand Karyn Bassick Taupo, New Zealand Cristina van den Berg queenstown, New Zealand Jordan Widodo Auckland, New Zealand Ian Riddick Auckland, New Zealand Arnalise Wyllie Taupo, New Zealand demi carter kwinana, Australia Emily Harding Wellington, Jackson White Christchurch, New Zealand Bronwyn McKinnon Palmerston North, New Zealand Sarah Auckland, New Zealand Hair dingle Date Zealand Auckland, New Zealand taupo, New Zealand Liam pawson chch, New Zealand Scotty Matthews Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand Luke Draper Auckland, New Zealand Pip Weaver Te Awamutu, New Zealand Joanna Kidson Taupo, New Zealand Becky TAUPO, New Zealand Bryan Chappell Taupo, New Zealand Will Dolman Taupo, New Zealand martin Taupo, New Zealand TAK HONDA Christchurch, New Zealand Dwayne Morgan Tauranga, New Zealand Tracey Minahan Taupo, New Zealand cheree inskeep taupo, New Zealand Brooke Halliday Taupo, New Zealand Cameron maynard Taupo, New Zealand Judith Mcmahon Napier, New Zealand 497 Name Location dee rozney Auckland, New Zealand Melani Mundy Taupo, New Zealand andy godfrey taupo, New Zealand Hannah Severinsen taupo, New Zealand Robyn Angell Taupo, New Zealand stephen bailey Auckland, New Zealand Sabrina Street Auckland, New Zealand lyn owens Date New Zealand Sarah Tindale Taupo, New Zealand Ruby Friend Nelson, New Zealand gregory palmerston north, New Zealand Irvin Jurado Hamilton, New Zealand Sophie Kranz Auckland, New Zealand Amy Holland Christchurch, New Zealand Julie Whitehead Full, New Zealand Jordan Savage Taupo, New Zealand Stephan Brucher christchurch, New Zealand Cathy Gulliver Taupo, New Zealand joceline taupo, New Zealand Ryan Greenwood Auckland, New Zealand Dale Maisey Auckland, New Zealand Matthew Jones Auckland, New Zealand Martine ledger Auckland, New Zealand Josh Hall Taupo, New Zealand niki taupo, New Zealand Sally Dunne Taupo, New Zealand Tracey Grimwood Taupo, New Zealand Chris turnbull taupo, New Zealand Ross Auckland, New Zealand jenny Beesley Timaru, New Zealand Downard Cameron Ellis Taupo, New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand 498 Name Location Milika koroi Taupo, New Zealand Chantel Tukaki Auckland, New Zealand Sophie Lee Taupo, New Zealand Aorangi Terekia Hamilton, New Zealand Kim McDonnell Taupo, New Zealand Reanna Inglis matua, New Zealand Melissa Tapine Taupo, New Zealand tiffany hunt Taupo, New Zealand jack magill France, ENG, France Libbie Faith Auckland, New Zealand michelle steel Auckland, New Zealand willow last taupo, New Zealand Merenia Taupo, New Zealand Simon Reilly Rotorua, New Zealand Chris Auckland, New Zealand dee Glasgow fox Glacier, New Zealand Natanya Strawbridge Rotorua, New Zealand Francis Ellery Taupo, New Zealand Ian Chamberlain Trentham, New Zealand marian kerr Taupo, New Zealand Lisa Davy Taupo, New Zealand Amy Ngawhare Taupo, New Zealand Naymen Taupo, New Zealand Grace Asher Taupo, New Zealand Lorraine Mears Taupo, New Zealand evan erstich Auckland, New Zealand ben foster Wellington, New Zealand Mike McGrath Taupo, New Zealand Jo Martin Taupo, New Zealand Rebecca Chamberlain Trentham, New Zealand Sian taupo, New Zealand kenzie manahi taupo, New Zealand Date 499 Name Location Matthew Taupo, New Zealand Carl chaytor taupo, New Zealand Jared Chaytor Taupo, New Zealand rachael Rogers Taupo, New Zealand Kate Reynolds Taupo, New Zealand Rachel Carson taupo, New Zealand Denise Burrows Taupo, New Zealand Greta Donaldson Taupo, New Zealand anita shepherd Taupo, New Zealand Melanie Weston Taupo, New Zealand catherina hodgson Lower Hutt, New Zealand Chamberlain Trentham, New Zealand Joe Smith Hamilton, New Zealand Amelia Willis Taupo, New Zealand kelly shaw taupo, New Zealand Oliver Johnston San Francisco, CA, United States Gillespie Date Taupo, New Zealand James Mackay Leighton Buzzard, ENG, United Kingdom Sam Moon New Plymouth, New Zealand Vicki Taupo, New Zealand Leona Tindle Taupo, New Zealand Aidin Ralfe Wellington, New Zealand Vanessa Winter Taupo, New Zealand Bryn Forrest Wellington, New Zealand Lucy Pearce Christchurch, New Zealand Thomas Fredricsen hamilton, New Zealand Sophie Hall Auckland, New Zealand Noah Goddard Taupo, New Zealand Michelle Miller Auckland, New Zealand hannah white taupo, New Zealand Simon Taupo, New Zealand amanda thompson Palmerston North, New Zealand 500 Name Location Paul gamble Taupo, New Zealand Date Hamish Dodd New Zealand Ashleigh Dick Dunedin, New Zealand Michaela Watson Taupo, New Zealand ailyn mcsweeny Auckland, New Zealand Abby Carson Taupo, New Zealand Tasmyn Hanshaw Wellington, New Zealand ROGERS Rotorua, New Zealand sebrina tomkinson taupo, New Zealand Heidi Hansen Taupo, New Zealand Jody Rogers Hamilton, New Zealand lizel beyleveld Taupo, New Zealand David Merwood Auckland, New Zealand Karen Jenkins Taupo, New Zealand Hannah Lawson North Shore, New Zealand Louise jackson Auckland, New Zealand Jamie Giddy Taupo, New Zealand Murray Rose Auckland, New Zealand Maria Martinus Hamilton, New Zealand claire rowe Taupo, New Zealand Sidney Trinidad Arlington, WA, United States Greg Willars Taupo, New Zealand David Mepham Taupo, New Zealand Andrea Wech Auckland, New Zealand Alan Thorp Auckland, New Zealand sara stanisic Taupo, New Zealand Zach Schuster Hamilton, New Zealand Pete Tauranga, New Zealand Jackson Wilcox Pukekohe, New Zealand Nellie Paenga Taupo, New Zealand Tina watson Taupo, New Zealand Aimee Burgess Hamilton, New Zealand 501 Name Date Location Battell Ben Hooper Taupo, New Zealand Taupo, New Zealand Aaron Perks Hou New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Jane Gamble Taupo, New Zealand Amy Piper Taupo, New Zealand Karen Close Auckland, New Zealand Clifton Rupapera Taupo, New Zealand Jeremy New Plymouth, New Zealand Matthew Rosenberg Wellington, New Zealand Tyler Fleury Taupo, New Zealand Campbell Harrison Australia Shelley Hooper Taupo, New Zealand caroline corble taupi, New Zealand owen hale Queenstown, New Zealand Josh Halliday Auckland, New Zealand Maea Rotorua, New Zealand Jenni funnell taupo, New Zealand Ashleigh Martin Taupo, New Zealand Catherine Hayter Taupo, New Zealand Elliot moss Australia Nadege crocker Taupo, New Zealand Anita campbell Taupo, New Zealand ben james Queenstown, New Zealand Janet Stark Auckland, New Zealand Elle Spicer taupo, New Zealand Aj Jackson Rotorua, New Zealand Rachel button Leithfield, New Zealand Daniel Pearl Taupo, New Zealand Lisa Edgeworth Takapau, New Zealand Katie Mawson Taupo, New Zealand Jade Webber Taupo, New Zealand 502 Name Location Josephine Karaynidis Taupo, New Zealand MELLISSA McCLINTOCK TAUPO, New Zealand Andrew Maisey Hamilton, New Zealand Zainal Subang Jaya, Malaysia Marcus Bai Hamilton, New Zealand leonie kaywood woodend, New Zealand Rodion Kruger Auckland, New Zealand Tristy Vadnjal Auckland, New Zealand Virginia Munro Wellington, New Zealand Mina Taupo, New Zealand Max Thomas Auckland, New Zealand Angela Taupo, New Zealand Leung Date Hamilton, New Zealand Isa Ravenscroft Taupo, New Zealand Megan Mason Taupo, New Zealand Angela Nicholls Auckland, New Zealand Marc Riedi Taupo, New Zealand Angela Clements Taupo, New Zealand susie lilburn Auckland, New Zealand Alec smith Christchurch, New Zealand Lorna Holdsworth Auckland, New Zealand Roman Zurich, Switzerland Siobhan Chaytor Taupo, New Zealand Sharon Sutton Taupo, New Zealand Wiz Fineron Tauranga, New Zealand Katie O'Reilly Waitomo Caves, New Zealand Rachel Dickison Wellington, New Zealand Jono Kidson Taupo, New Zealand Abby Fleury Taupo, New Zealand Edwin Sheppard Auckland, New Zealand Tom Thumath Auckland, New Zealand Cloe woodfield taupo, New Zealand 503 Name Location Damian Manu Taupo, New Zealand Mark Johnston Rotorua, New Zealand James Taupo, New Zealand Andrea Invercargill, New Zealand Tom Waldin Rotorua, New Zealand tash Hayes TAUPO, New Zealand maggie Taupo, New Zealand Jamie Warnock Taupo, New Zealand Tom Jacob Auckland, New Zealand Kyle underwood Tauranga, New Zealand Liz Woods Louth, ENG, United Kingdom Jane thompson Taupo, New Zealand Rachel Rea Taupo, New Zealand Kieran Ireland taupo, New Zealand Alyssa Ridgway Hamilton, New Zealand Kate Shepherd Taupo, New Zealand Churchill Date Hamilton, New Zealand Raewyn Taupo, New Zealand adam caldwell Christchurch, New Zealand Sean Grant Rotorua, New Zealand Aaron Hunt Napier, New Zealand David Holmes Wellington, New Zealand Katie hamilton Australia Jeanette Kiep Auckland, Netherlands Yvonne Strawbridge Taupo, New Zealand Cate Fraser Taupo, New Zealand Barbara Tahau Taupo, New Zealand Rebecca Verran Hamilton, New Zealand Lydia Tomic Hamilton, New Zealand Melissa Pol Taupo, New Zealand Jan Pook Auckland, New Zealand Peter Nipper Queenstown, New Zealand 504 Name Location Sarah Verran hamilton, New Zealand Lauren Hickman Taupo, New Zealand Michelle brain Taupo, New Zealand jamie lee anderson Taupo, New Zealand Jo Taupo, New Zealand bryanna bell Rotorua, New Zealand Alan Goodwin Lidton, United Kingdom Goldsack Date Taupo, New Zealand Neda Bawden Auckland, New Zealand Joshua Rielly Palmeston North, New Zealand Vicky Negus New Zealand Alison King Taupo, New Zealand Ken Richards Hamilton, New Zealand Evan Hudson Auckland, New Zealand Isobel Mclachlan Auckland, New Zealand Cate Trass Taupo, New Zealand isaac buckley Auckland, New Zealand John Bill Hamilton, New Zealand Elisabeth Jones Taupo, New Zealand Kate Low Tauranga, New Zealand Anonymous Anonymous Taupo, New Zealand Helen Willetts Auckland, New Zealand Donna helleur Auckland, New Zealand Conor Brown Taupo, New Zealand Troy Anderson Taupo, New Zealand Richard Weaver Te Awamutu, New Zealand Christchurch, New Zealand Pam Nelson Taupo, New Zealand Marley Miller Auckland, New Zealand Sarah Voyce taupo, New Zealand James Sheat Christchurch, New Zealand Emma Roberts Taupo, New Zealand 505 Date Name Location Malachi Taupo, New Zealand Hugh Blackburne Hamilton, New Zealand Tess Scorrar Kieran Dalton taupo, New Zealand Vicki Ahipene Dannevirke, New Zealand Liam harvey Taupo, New Zealand irene Mackay Taupo, New Zealand Zohar Auckland, New Zealand da ues taupo, New Zealand Michelle Lindsay Christchurch, New Zealand Shiori Sleegers Auckland, New Zealand Tracey liddell Taupo, New Zealand Mel Froude New Zealand Grant Steel Taupo, New Zealand Claire nees taupo, New Zealand Huntley Australia Judith Peez Taupo, New Zealand Rick Christchurch, New Zealand Rochelle Rielly Taupo, New Zealand Reuben Broughton Christchurch, New Zealand Ann Spicer Taupo, New Zealand Shona Taupo, New Zealand Jason Hubbard Taupo, New Zealand Zora Janson Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand Lucy rae Taupo, New Zealand Andrea Eves Taupo, New Zealand Carina andrews taupo, New Zealand Jeni Herbert Taupo, New Zealand Amy McLaughlin Auckland, New Zealand Tracy Taupo, New Zealand Tony Pike Taupo, New Zealand Conny Tschritter Taupo, New Zealand 506 Name Location finn fairbairn Wanaka, New Zealand Carrie Fleury Taupo, New Zealand MARIA DEL MAR CARO Cadiz, Spain Lisa Fagan Taupo, New Zealand Nicole taupo, New Zealand Josh Evans Auckland, New Zealand Lotte reeves taupo, New Zealand Sarah Mckenzie Australia Jordan Hagan Auckland, New Zealand adam steens Tauranga, New Zealand Ashley Walter Lansdale, PA, United States Poiron Auckland, New Zealand Holly bowen taupo, New Zealand Philip Green Arrowtown, New Zealand richard donovan Auckland, New Zealand Matthew Farquhar Taup, New Zealand Pip Christchurch, New Zealand Emma Edhouse Taupo, New Zealand jesse paget Taupo, New Zealand Erica Rotorua, New Zealand Mark Green taupo, New Zealand Ash green Australia Nicole Wood Tauranga, New Zealand Bryce Date Christchurch, New Zealand Pilar Whelan Taupo, New Zealand Cathy Collins Taupo, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Alexa robinson Auckland, New Zealand Rowan Hines Christchurch, New Zealand Karlee watts north Canterbury, New Zealand Emma Auckland, New Zealand 507 Date Name Location Alexandra Woodhouse Appleby Wellington, New Zealand Bron Laundry Hamilton, New Zealand James Veale Auckland, New Zealand Megan Cooper Australia mal haskins wanaka, New Zealand Australia David Arthurs Green Faye McKenzie Taupo, New Zealand 6004, New Zealand Australia lyall jellyman New Zealand Leighton Watson Auckland, New Zealand Fiona Hezinger Wanaka, New Zealand Reuven Merwood Taupo, New Zealand Leigh Holcot, ENG, United Kingdom Tracey Graham Taupo, New Zealand Rachel Carlton Taupo, New Zealand Daisy Morgan Taupo, New Zealand Danielle Billey Victoria, Canada Amanda O'Brien Taupo, New Zealand sarah delany Taupo, New Zealand Nicola Perry Taupo, New Zealand Jo Ennis Taupo, New Zealand Charlotte Hamilton Taupo, New Zealand Sylvia Taupo, New Zealand hayley Gribbon Auckland, New Zealand Darryn Anderson Taupo, New Zealand bernd pummer New Zealand Michael Holmes Taupo, New Zealand jack kersel Taupo, New Zealand Martine Taupo, New Zealand dominique kerdemelidis taupo, New Zealand Pip Tildesley Ratho, United Kingdom 508 Name Location stefphanie fuller palmertston north, New Zealand Cassie Nicholson Taupo, New Zealand Silvia Taupo, New Zealand Jessica Vincent Taupo, New Zealand Katie Bell Taupo, New Zealand Chris Edwards Auckland, New Zealand Suzy Higgins Taupo, New Zealand Jackie taupo, New Zealand Leanne Robinson Lower Hutt, New Zealand James Ellery Taupo, New Zealand Sharon Bowater Auckland, New Zealand Deborah Stapleton Taupo, New Zealand Skay Rangi Taupo, New Zealand Zilla taylor taupo, New Zealand Anderson Date Blenheim, New Zealand Guy paine taupo, New Zealand Isobel Freeman Auckland, New Zealand Nicole Andrews Sweden Angie Hine Palmerston North, New Zealand Ben Edinburgh, SCT, United Kingdom Nicola hanshaw New Zealand Sue Nicholson Rotorua, New Zealand Anna Auckland, New Zealand Robert Steven Taupo, New Zealand gayle bell Rotorua, New Zealand David Tildesley Ratho, SCT, United Kingdom Lauren Simpson Auckland, New Zealand george sanders Wellington, New Zealand Jacob Doornebosch Wellington, New Zealand Sandra Fraser auckland, New Zealand Vile Backup Auckland, New Zealand James Palczynski Auckland, New Zealand 509 Name Location Jess Barr Taupo, New Zealand Lanie Australia david young Wellington, New Zealand Shannon Murray Taupo, New Zealand Ryan Wellington, New Zealand Peter Taylor Date New Zealand Lynn Wigram Taupo, New Zealand Steven johanson taupo, New Zealand Michael Goldsmith Taupo, New Zealand Tauhara Fights Wellington, New Zealand gavin Auckland, New Zealand Sam todd auckland, New Zealand Steve Taylor Taupo, New Zealand Tyler Russell Auckland, New Zealand Ethan Christensen Taupo, New Zealand Kylie Child Moonee Ponds, Australia Sophie Hurford Rotorua, New Zealand Gemma sangster hamilton, New Zealand Alice thompson Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom Sarah Hay Auckland, New Zealand Vivien TAUPO, New Zealand Richard Booker Rotorua, New Zealand karl grinter Taupo, New Zealand Brittany griffin Taupo, New Zealand Elle Heappey Wellington, New Zealand Helen Swan Wellington, New Zealand Emma Nichol Taupo, New Zealand Mere Wall Taupo, New Zealand Andrew Gibb Taupo, New Zealand Janeen Halliday Auckland, New Zealand Shand Maisey Taupo, New Zealand Kate taupo, New Zealand 510 Name Location Jeremy smith taupo, New Zealand Lesley McNeil Wellington, New Zealand Becky Lake Taupo, New Zealand Tina Baker Taupo, New Zealand Wendy Eagle Taupo, New Zealand Matthew Johanson reporoa, New Zealand Alana Delich Taupo, New Zealand Jen Southan Date New Zealand Lauri Dunn TAUPO, New Zealand antonia dodds Auckland, New Zealand Amy Brown Taupo, New Zealand Flora bolatti Argentina Nanette Wood Taupo, New Zealand Finn Holland Wellington, New Zealand Tarsh de Kroon Taupo, New Zealand Bex Kidson Wellington, New Zealand Gemma Houston Taupo, New Zealand Anna Bain Taupo, New Zealand Mikayla Reed Taupo, New Zealand Jen Banks Auckland, New Zealand Climbing Wall Taupo, New Zealand chris Mitchell Wellington, New Zealand Lisa Flanagan TAUPO, New Zealand Laura Parsons Taupo, New Zealand Charlene Ede Taupo, New Zealand Jessica Sanft Taupo, New Zealand horima pene Taupo & Districts, New Zealand Abby Dance Taupo, New Zealand Brenden Hamilton, New Zealand Gould Auckland, New Zealand Paul Davey Taupo, New Zealand Charmaine Tawhai Taupo, New Zealand 511 Date Name Location Amy crawford Taupo, New Zealand anabella silva Auckland, New Zealand Sam Talauta Australia claire millar Christchurch, New Zealand Bridget Clarke Tauranga, New Zealand Chad stone napier, Victor Perry Taupo, Herbert Josie Coultard Hair Zealand Taupo, New Zealand Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Jake bryant napier, New Zealand Lydia White Taupo, New Zealand Danielle Hackshaw Taupo, New Zealand Freddie Napier, New Zealand Bice Hair Tauranga, New Zealand Tim Bland Wellington, marindi martin Taupo, New Zealand Ashley Perry Wellington, New Zealand Leicester Zealand Napier, New Zealand David Mackay Wairoa, New Zealand Nikki Allen Taupo, New Zealand Andi Taupo, New Zealand william smits Taupo, New Zealand kristjana helleur Waikouaiti, New Zealand Jamie George Tokoroa, New Zealand John Papamoa, New Zealand Jasmine Weaver Te Awamutu, New Zealand Samara Glover New Zealand Maree Rotorua, New Zealand Tysin Langridge Taupo, New Zealand Jon Wilson New Zealand 512 Name Location griffin Candice Chizmar smits Tracey heads McNeish taupo, New Zealand Taupo, New Zealand Taupo, New Zealand reporoa, New Zealand Taupo, New Zealand Jerald Chan Auckland, New Zealand Brittany Dick Taupo, New Zealand Campbell Dear Auckland, New Zealand Lawrence Li Auckland, New Zealand jess fitzgerald Taupo, New Zealand Hugo Cameron Taupo, New Zealand Dominic Fok Auckland, New Zealand jasper rose Auckland, New Zealand Daniel McNeil Taupo, New Zealand Zara Taupo, New Zealand Guy Pryor Auckland, New Zealand Henry Carson Taupo, New Zealand Ross Bishop Gisborne, New Zealand Wayne Upson Hamilton, New Zealand Rayner Date London, ENG, United Kingdom Liam McLeod Taupo, New Zealand Alison Williams Wellington, New Zealand Samantha Perry Taupo, New Zealand Janeve Green Turangi, New Zealand Daniel Ellington Taupo, New Zealand Nicholas Heaton auckland, New Zealand Jason maze taupo, New Zealand Debi Woodward Taupo, New Zealand Ashley mosen morrinsville, New Zealand Maaike Lohman Taupo, New Zealand Rebekah Jones Napier, New Zealand Kerry Borkin Turangi, New Zealand 513 Date Name Location Maree Taupo, New Zealand Robinson Taupo, New Zealand Ethan Jordan Australia Chloe French Taupo, New Zealand Aimee Janssen Auckland, New Zealand Sonya Wilson Auckland, New Zealand Fiona Neal Taupo, New Zealand shanae nottage tauranga, New Zealand Alex Pole Christchurch, New Zealand Bevan Taupo, New Zealand Paul Hodgkinson Napier, New Zealand Mike Pennefather Taupo, New Zealand Fran Cronin Taupo, New Zealand Mary mclean Rotorua, New Zealand Nick Pitcher Reporoa, New Zealand david lomas taupo, New Zealand Rebecca Parkes Auckland, New Zealand Sally McQuarrie Taupo, New Zealand Louise taupo, New Zealand Hannah Seay Taupo 3330, New Zealand Vaughan Jones New Zealand anoukoun phengsavath auckland, New Zealand Richard Pepene Auckland, New Zealand Amy Australia Sam Taupo, New Zealand Olivia Taupo, New Zealand Toni Pakula Auckland, New Zealand Katie gyde central nth island, New Zealand Cale Budd Hamilton, New Zealand Mandy Hamilton Taupo, New Zealand Norm Jordan Hamilton City, New Zealand Stephen Ross Taupo, New Zealand 514 Name Location Jackie Later Taupo, New Booker Date Rotorua, New Zealand Anna Hickey Auckland, New Zealand Gena taupo, New Zealand bren skullz taupo, New Zealand Carissa Yeoman Taupo, New Zealand Chris Ormandy Tapo, New Zealand amanda griffin taupo, New Zealand Martin Stock Taupo, New Zealand mikey McKeown Taupo, New Zealand Tobie Parsons Taupo, New Zealand Watson New Zealand Christian Richardson Tauranga, New Zealand Clementine Davis Tauranga, New Zealand hana ransfield taupo, New Zealand Conor Vaessen George Henderson knox New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Napier, New Zealand Isaac Tauranga, New Zealand Jenny nelson Taupo, New Zealand Elliot Vanderspeck Napier, New Zealand Veronica Culpan AUCKLAND, New Zealand Talitha van Lith New Plymouth, New Zealand Regan McCaffery Auckland, New Zealand Leeanne Mason Taupo, New Zealand Gemma Malpas Auckland, New Zealand Eddie Fowke Australia Pat Australia Matarena Taupo, New Zealand Sebastian Rotorua, Germany kirsten Thomforde AUCKLAND, New Zealand Max Hammer Ann Arbor, United States 515 Name Location Dave pratt Suva, Fiji Fakner Date Germany Ryan Sheffield, ENG, United Kingdom Nicki McGavock Napier, New Zealand Jason Chapman Wellington, New Zealand Wanganui, New Zealand Jessica Scrimgeour Turangi, New Zealand Bruce Lilburn Napier, New Zealand Angie London Auckland, New Zealand Sam Behrend Brooklyn, NY, United States Aimee smith Rotorua, New Zealand rachael errington taupo, New Zealand Patrick McCann Wellington, New Zealand Kellie Howell Taupo, New Zealand Beatrix Carino Wellington, New Zealand Rachel Canning Taupo, New Zealand Sylvia Lindeman hamilton, New Zealand Louise Pearson Taupo, New Zealand McMichael Taupo, New Zealand Rebecca Buckley Hastings, New Zealand Rotorua Climbing Club Rotorua Climbing Club Rotorua, New Zealand Jayden white Auckland, New Zealand Zoe Rossall Turangi, New Zealand Zac Eynon Taupo, New Zealand Geoff Auckland, New Zealand Emma horn Taupo, New Zealand Mikaela Joyce Taupo, New Zealand nicole campbell Auckland, New Zealand Katie McLean Taupo, New Zealand misa Taupo, New Zealand Tatiana Kuzilova Taupo, New Zealand 516 Date Name Location David Walden Wanaka, New Zealand Dion Goile Tauranga, New Zealand Dave OFFNER Tauranga, New Zealand Ellis Loughden Auckland, New Zealand aaron doherty Auckland, New Zealand paula New Tilly Stevens Taupo, New Zealand nicky newman Rotorua, New Zealand Kate bowron taupo, New Zealand Kate Te Wano Wellington, New Zealand Kathy Wiltshire Taupo, New Zealand Melanie Manning Reporoa, New Zealand, New Zealand jono Adams taupo, New Zealand Zarin Woods Rotorua, New Zealand Lloydd Ritete Australia Mark Bristol, ENG, United Kingdom Tim Koorey Taupo, New Zealand Brenda Wright Wellington, New Zealand Amanda Speed Wellington, New Zealand Jason fairweather taupo, New Zealand Bronwyn Gribben Taupo, New Zealand Adeline Taupo, New Zealand claudia gebhardt Glasgow, SCT, United Kingdom Eden Ngongotaha, New Zealand Elena Taupo, New Zealand Julian McDowell Auckland, New Zealand Mandy chadderton taupo, New Zealand Emma Pilkington Taupo, New Zealand Gaelyn Douglas Taupo, New Zealand Karen COrin Auckland, New Zealand Trinity Smith Auckland, New Zealand Alan Pimkerton Kihikihi, New Zealand New Zealand 517 Name Location Chris Greening Birmingham, ENG, United Kingdom Katie Wilson rotorua, New Zealand Jean Power Taupo, New Zealand Karen Street Tauranga, New Zealand Lauren Hawken Auckland, New Zealand Nikita Taupo, New Zealand Renee Davies Taupo, New Zealand Heather Auckland, New Zealand Russell TAUPO, New Zealand Tina Ambrose Sutton Petra Lohman Date ENG, United Kingdom Netherlands Lynn Wilkes King's Lynn, ENG, United Kingdom kyia proud Christchurch, New Zealand Carroll Whakatane, New Zealand Joanne Hough Colwich, ENG, United Kingdom Malcolm Ambrose Sutton Clark Griffith Montebello, CA, United States Esta farquhar Tauranga, New Zealand sue tiria Taupo, New Zealand Sarah mackenzie Waikanae, New Zealand Fate Lewis Taupo, New Zealand Judith Sutton Coldfield, ENG, United Kingdom Palmer Pam Atareta Simmonds ENG, United Kingdom Taupo, New Zealand Taupo, New Zealand New Zealand Lossie maafu Rotorua, New Zealand violet atkins Taupo, New Zealand Susan Whitworth Taupo, New Zealand Julian Gillespie Wellington, New Zealand Shaun Walker Auckland, New Zealand Baelie Johnston Taupo, New Zealand Andrea Ruff Reporoa, New Zealand 518 Name Location Emma walden Taupo, New Zealand Saunders Date Taupo, New Zealand Mary Keane Taupo, New Zealand Selina Thompson Taupo, New Zealand Roxane Harvey Taupo, New Zealand Simon Thompson Taupo, New Zealand johanna safsten Stockholm, Sweden Valda Gummer Taupo, New Zealand Thom Auckland, New Zealand kathleen joel Auckland, New Zealand Ngahuia Tahau Taupo, New Zealand Pickup Australia hollie fraser New Zealand cameron catley Taupo, New Zealand Dai Daniel Taupo, New Zealand Renee Walden Wanaka, New Zealand Cyprien Dromard New Zealand Aaron Price Anakiwa, New Zealand Sam Munday Rotorua, New Zealand Australia Katie Taylor Taupo, New Zealand Adam Darragh Australia James Lau Taupo, New Zealand Alexandra Taupo, New Zealand Lyn Dalton Taupo, New Zealand Manunui Te Heuheu Auckland, New Zealand Mike Taupo, New Zealand andrea blair Taupo, New Zealand edward irvine Australia Cris Tauranga, New Zealand Andrew Lawes Rotorua, New Zealand Katherine Morris Taupo, New Zealand 519 Name Location Beth Gummer Taupo, New Zealand Peter Harris Turangi, New Zealand Kerry Wilson Taupo, New Zealand irirangi Hammond Australia Fiona McDougall Taupo, New Zealand Nellie Olsen Taupo, New Zealand Nikki Ballard Hamilton, New Zealand Nicola a Taupo, New Zealand Tony Treloar Taupo, New Zealand Allan Goldsmith Taupo, New Zealand Cotter Taupo, New Zealand Patricia Date Australia Hannah Adelaide Australia Catriona McPhee Taupo, New Zealand Alex Kmoch Taupo, New Zealand Tyler Wilson Wellington, New Zealand Chris Fuller Corby, ENG, United Kingdom Becky Mosher vallejo, CA, United States Grant jackson taupo, New Zealand Jackie Duncan Taupo, New Zealand Jane Penton Taupo, New Zealand Owen Peake Taupo, New Zealand chris auld Rotorua, New Zealand Sally Gummer Taupo, New Zealand tim robertson Wanaka, New Zealand Sandra Alden Auckland, New Zealand Daniel Manning Taupo, New Zealand Nicole Taupo, New Zealand Shamus McKeown Taupo, New Zealand Mary Jane Wilson Taupo, New Zealand Nigel Michels Taupo, New Zealand Anthony Moss Auckland, New Zealand 520 Name Location Lisa Drinnan Auckland, New Zealand Cynthia Campbell Hamilton, New Zealand Carly Hamlin central otago, New Zealand kevin Sweeney london, ENG, United Kingdom shanan harrington Auckland, New Zealand Oliva Lawrence Wellington, New Zealand Sheron Northe Taupo, New Zealand Camryn Nel Taupo, New Zealand Claire Cowley Taupo, New Zealand Lisa Rowland Auckland, New Zealand Brent Dowd Taupo, New Zealand Trent Forsyth Auckland, New Zealand Date Rotorua, New Zealand Tomasz Swinarski Lower Hutt, New Zealand Ben Scrimgeour Auckland, New Zealand Bevan Thompson Taupo, New Zealand paula francis Australia Craig miller Taupo, New Zealand Mike Dunedin, New Zealand Steve head Beare Green, ENG, United Kingdom Alastair Campbell Palmerston Brittany dowd taupo, New Zealand chris peacocke wanaka, ENG, New Zealand Anthony wood Auckland, New Zealand Owen Lee Auckland, New Zealand Philip Taylor Auckland, New Zealand Christopher John Wilson Taupo, New Zealand Tania Christie Rotorua, New Zealand Sarah McGregor Uckfield, ENG, United Kingdom John Petch Hamilton, New Zealand Marcus powell rotorua, New Zealand Angela Kilmister Taupo, New Zealand New Zealand 521 Date Name Location Sarah Fostekew Hamilton, New Zealand Thomas Noonan Rotorua, New Zealand Carolyn Clark Palmerston Ben Kidd Auckland, New Zealand Anja Schaar Auckland, New Zealand Adam Hyde Auckland, New Zealand Hautai Greensill Auckland, New Zealand Sarah Smith Napier, New Zealand Denise Peacocke Auckland, New Zealand kahu jane tahau Auckland, New Zealand Karen 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