GEAR HIRE
This gear loan policy sets out the terms and conditions of the loaning of club gear to current club members in accordance with the clubs safety management plan. Please read the policy carefully.
Current AURAC members may borrow gear from AURAC free of charge. By doing, so they accept the terms and conditions of this AURAC Gear Loan Policy stated below.

Aurac
Auckland University Rock and Alpine Club
Est. 1990
access & conservation
AURAC is committed to maintaining positive and meaningful relationships with:
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Private landowners
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Māori: tangata whenua, iwi, and hapū
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The general public
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Developers
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Other climbers
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Other outdoor pursuits organisations
AURAC is committed to instilling the following values in our outdoor pursuits:
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Kaitiakitanga
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Open communication with all relevant parties
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Minimising environmental impact and improving sustainability; 'leave no trace'
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Upholding safety
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Listening to criticism and concern; then improving our practices
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Having an Access & Conservation officer on our committee
We make these commitments, so that:
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Access to rock climbing in Aotearoa (New Zealand) is maintained where appropriate
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Whenua (land) is conserved, respected, and protected
what can I do?
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Remember that access is a privilege and not a right
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Respect the rules of the crag:
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Research the crag before you visit; check in the guide or online what the rules are
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These rules usually include: light no fires, bring no dogs, leave no rubbish or trace, control noise and music, sign in or call/email ahead to say that you are visiting, don't destroy any flora or fauna, don't disturb any animals, clean chalk
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If you are a developer, check the rules surrounding bolting
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Communicate any incidents that occur with the people that manage the land and the Safety Officer
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Don't visit crags that are closed
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Consider donating to the people that manage the land and other funds
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If you see people (climbers or not) breaking the rules, ask them to stop
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Educate yourself and others on kaitiakitanga principles, as well as tangata whenua views on the land you are visiting and climbing/bolting
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Attend events such as crag clean ups, panel discussions, and working bees
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Communicate with our Access & Conservation officer
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Join NZ Climbing Facebook groups and stay informed of access & conservation current issues
If you have any queries, please contact our Access & Conservation Officer.
