RUN WITH US

Kiwi hashers put on a mighty Interhash in Queenstown from 8-10 March 2024.

Set against the stunning backdrop of The Remarkables, the Queenstown Event Centre welcomed hashers from around the world to run, walk, drink, eat and party, and experience kiwi hashpitality!

Around 1800 hashers from Australia to Vanuatu attended, some taking part in pre and post-ambles as well as the main event - such as the Interhash Rugby Game and the Red Dress Run - which raised a whopping $11,000 for the Cancer Society!

An imprssive range of trails showcasing some of Queenstown’s best scenery were up for grabs, including around Arrowtown, up Queenstown Hill and circumnavigating Lake Hayes. Trails ranged from a 27km ballbreaker with 1000m of elevation, to a Lord of the Drinks pub crawl, and everything in between. 

With a Lord of the Rings theme on Saturday night, hobbits, orcs, goblins and elves were spotted en masse - some of them dancing the night away to the amazing band LA Social. Then of course, there were the hash acts, with a few sheep making an appearance during none-other than Hammersley’s contribution.

Thanks to everyone that came along and contributed to a hugely successful and fun Interhash. An extra special thank you to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to showcase New Zealand hashing at its best, and an even bigger thank you to the committee who made it possible! The committee is still catching their breath and tidying up the massive weekend, a more detailed hash trash may follow. 

On on to the next Interhash which will be hosted by Prambanan Mendut, Indonesia from 8-10 May 2026. Register at https://interhash2026.com/

Fantastic weekend as always and a legendary thanks for the effort by the organiser made for a great weekend of 35 ish 

On arrival I went straight to the mess hall in anticipation of my goodie bag!

Revs pointed a finger and said "over there".

Expecting a black simglet and a bottle of Wards I was more than ecstatic to find a quality warm hash t- shirt that won't get lost in the bottom draw! Sorry DT you registered too late.

Daggy opened the bar at 5 where an orderly que formed for the Keg and the games begin catching up with hashers from Auckland-Napier - Wgtn-Nelson and both clubs from CHCH of course!

Saturday after a good night's sleep in what was old school house accommodation with great showers heaters and comfy bunks we all demolished a full breakfast for champions poached eggs cooked to perfection bacon suassies toast tea etc thanks Nazal Lip Splitter dogs and others on duty.

A fine day ensued and after the hares instructions that no one listens to the trail crossed the river and up a short hill for an hour with a PS at the top by a waterfall with a view over the Canturbury Plains.

We got off lightly as in 2013 the hares got abit excited and went on a four hour hunting expedition in the foot hills!

After a second and third PS we all wound up dragging chairs outside the mess hall and sat in the sun telling more lies and drinking piss for an hour until the committee called the circle! The fines flowed after a wee cat fight amongst the committee hussys as to who was in charge so yes Bolix lead the charge and stole RLDs fines backed by a different song for each fine by the song mistress Revs who has an expanded memory for hash songs!

Raffles were drawn more drinking a siesta then more drinking and chatting followed by a an amazing dinner! Lasagne oven baked Veges a yummy curry and the rest

I did enjoy the Jinga Oxfan what a great game but she's a bloody sore loser "I don't want to play amymore" she said. Some of hussys must of had a good night as old ABC was awoken by some raucous howling at 2.30am which had to be Bolix or Lipsplitter or Miini Ha Ha!!

Sunday another sumptuous breaky a recovery run round the camp and a wind down circle to end another successful winter camp with thanks to the organisers of GCH3 We all just keep coming back.

Thanks again and onon till next year

ABC 

Special Winter Event – The RAT Run

(Rail & Ale Trail)

Date: Saturday -29/07/23

Meeting Point: Britomart Station – BEFORE 10:00 am

Travel by rail to Swanson RSA, then return to City:  With Piss Stops along the way home

Schedule:

Travel Britomart to Swanson (RSA) on 10:04 train

A drink at Swanson, then start homeward journey:

PS1: Henderson RSA,

PS2: Glen Eden RSA,

 PS3: New Lynn RSA,

PS4: Avondale RSA,

PS5: Kingsland Bar(s)

Plus another unscheduled bar

Fiinal destination: Parnell RSC

People started assembling at Britomart Station before 10 am, and the weather was

looking promising – cold, but no rain. Old hashers were appearing out of the woodwork –

Mr Plod, whose last run was in January 2022, when Auckland came out of a long

lockdown, and Big Dave who last appeared at the 40 th Anniversary in 2010. Plus, DT had

travelled up from Wellington for the event. We left at 10:04, taking up a fair portion of a

carriage. We arrived at Swanson an hour later, after picking up more hashers along the

way.

First call was Swanson RSA, where there were 25 of us. This first venue generated some

fines – DT left his bag behind, which was luckily secured by the Hash. Demon mislaid his

phone, and got others to ring his number. The sound led to where the NWHHH were

sitting. They couldn’t convince him that they didn’t have his phone hidden away, till

Woody found it under the table. Back on the train, to head for Henderson RSA.

We arrived at Henderson, and had a drink. We had to wait for some who’d had a second

drink at Swanson, and caught a later train. Thirsts quenched, it was back on the train for

Glen Eden.

Arrived at the Glen Eden RSA for a round, and were met by our illustrious NZGM,

FknFeFiFoFum, along with his predecessor, Bird Table. People were starting to get hungry,

so we supped up and left, as we had arranged for the kitchen at New Lynn to stay open

for us. Back on the train.

We arrived at New Lynn RSA at 2:00, to be greeted by our genital host, Dodge. By now

our numbers were growing. Rabbit and Captain joined us there. Our old mate Mighty

Mick was there as usual, and he’s looking like our old mate Gutz these days. A bloody

good feed, at low cost, kept the hashers happy. Dodge put on some jugs of beer for a

fines session:

DT: Lost bag

Demon: Lost phone

Hot Stuff: Missed train, cos she didn’t have her fare ready

Maybe: Ignored instructions to head for Newmarket, and stayed on train to Britomart

Arkles: Took risk by having phone next to pacemaker

Nellie: Taking his grandson on a pub crawl

Big Dave: First Hash since 2010

Mopiko: Called a Dirty Old Pervert by one of his Yoga classmates

All GMs: A down down

Hacker, DT: Visitors

RAT run Report.. Another successful train run on Saturday 29 July with quite a few visitors, out of towners, hussies and hashers from the past with AT not shutting down the lines at the last minute- but the usual cones were well placed in Swanson on the road to the RSA- much to the satisfaction of Loose Change.

Approximately 30 assembled in total at various stages (some just started at New Lynn) on a nice sunny day.

Well marshalled by GM Demon, with ample time for many beers over a day and evening.  The Swanson RSA has to be the flashed RSA in the country – more like a Country club than an RSA. Ironically the final destination RSA in Parnell was in stark contrast to the area and the Swanson. Even complete with barmaid with no teeth and a bludging patron who incurred the ire of Hacker. 

Revs had a bit of fun early in the day with a Wellington visitor who thought he had left his backpack behind at the Swanson.   Revs was supposedly making phone calls to the RSA, Auckland Transport and probably even the Mayor while also taking photos of said backpack in various positions close by concerned Wellington visitor. 

Dodge was excellent as usual and arranged the meals to be available at New Lynn and shouted the down downs – quite a few enjoyed a cold drop including the presence of the ex-NZ GM and the new NZ GM, who gave a quick update on how the Interhash planning is progressing for Queenstown and that the all is on target. Well organized by the GM and Gawd Knows. A nice reunion

RAT run wrapped up early evening after a pizza meal put on by Auckland Hash and then it was home in time to watch the AB’s thrash the Aussies.