Author: Simon
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Exciting news! Waypost Survival has relocated to the beautiful Castlepoint area in the Wairarapa. Amazing bush and one of the most stunning beaches at our doorstep means we can deliver our bushcraft survival courses as well as specialised Sea & Coast packages. Waypost Survival: Now in the Wairarapa! Are you ready to master the wild?…
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Winter is here again in New Zealand, and it is a good time to remember some critical survival skills that you need in cold weather. All those lovely summer images of foraging for food, swimming in rivers and sleeping under the stars are far less relevant in a cold and wet wintry wilderness. Cold weather…
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Being psychologically resilient is a very important, but often overlooked, aspect of survival. At its very basic core having resilience refers to the ability to effectively cope with stress and challenging situations. It is often defined as having the ability to bounce back. In our view this means bounce back to your day to day…
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Winter has well and truly arrived. Although most days are sunny, the nights sure are cold. If you are going into the outdoors, don’t be deceived by a lovely sunny day. As soon as that warm sun goes down the temperatures drop significantly. Never go out into the bush unless you are well prepared for…
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Exciting news! Waypost Survival has moved to the sunny Hawke’s Bay. This is the reason we have been so quiet lately, busy moving, setting up a new homestead and scoping out new wilderness spots. The Hawke’s Bay provides amazing opportunities for all sorts of hunting and wilderness activities. We have added ‘prepping’ to our homesteading…
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Check out the article we wrote for Lifestyle Block magazine on pig keeping. The next issue contains another article about pig slaughter. http://nzlifestyleblock.co.nz/lf.nsf/article/3-great-reasons-you-should-have-pigs
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We just picked up eight hens from the chicken rescue. We were excited as these were ‘rescued’ from a free range chicken farm, so we figured they would be in pretty good condition. The thought of letting them live out their lives with the rest of our well looked after flock was nice. What a…
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Following on from my last fire blog, you should now have the basics right: the right amount of fuel ready and a good area cleared. Getting these basics right will get you a long way to having a successful fire. But there are a few more tricks that will help ensure you have a fire…
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The secret to surviving in comfort is to be prepared. While it is important to know how to make a fire from scratch and in all conditions, being prepared is the smartest thing you can do. In my case being prepared is always having some fire starters in my survival belt. Sure I know how…
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Fire is an essential part of being able to comfortably survive in most terrains. In some situations it can be the difference between life and death. While this sounds dramatic, the value of fire should not be underestimated. Over the next few weeks we will offer many tips on fires, how to build, light and…
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Latest Posts
- We have Relocated! Now in the stunning Castlepoint, Wairarapa.
- Food for survival
- Cold weather is here
- Survival stressors: Depression, fatigue and boredom
- Lost! Teach your kids what to do if they get lost
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