NEWS AND EVENTS
Tuesday Midweek Crew
If you're not able to join us on a Sunday, but would like to support the work that we're doing, we have a small (but extremely dedicated and awesome) group of volunteers who get stuck in each Tuesday during the digging season.
If you're interested in joining us during the week, drop us an email and we'll add you to our WhatsApp weekday work group.
​
We're currently working on fettling the Taramea and Elevator
Dig Day
Sunday 17 August 09:30
Kia Ora Supporters and Friends of DOT
Conditions look good for us to run another dig day this Sunday - 17th August. Nick will be along with the power barrows and compactors so plenty of fun to be had by all. We will be a little short of our DOT members this weekend so would really appreciate a good turnout of experienced and willing volunteers to help us get some more gravel (or clay) down in order to ensure the tracks are in sublime condition come spring and summer.
The Plan -
If you want to join our mahi this Sunday, please meet us at the stockyards (half way up Rapaki) for a 9.30am safety and work-plan briefing. Depending on numbers, we'll allocate volunteers to work groups. If you've not been to our dig sessions before, and/or you have never worked around power barrows and compactors, can you please make sure that you check in with Murray or Gray for a Health and Safety briefing.
What to bring -
Wear sturdy shoes, gloves, warm clothes and bring some water - and/or a thermos of your favourite brew if you want to remain for a chat and a cuppa afterwards.
We supply the tools but please bring your own (spade or grubber), if you can or prefer.
We appreciate that the weather looks great for riding but we guarantee that you will get a great sense of satisfaction and enjoyment by (potentially) sacrificing one riding day to show some love to the trails you enjoy. Grab a friend or two and come along.
Julie
Dig Otautahi Trust
HOW CAN I HELP?
VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers to help with building new tracks and maintaining our existing track network. When the weather is kind and the ground is soft, we will be organising dig days. We will advertise these through our Facebook page and notifying our email list.
If you would like to be added to the email list for dig days please email info@digotautahi.org or subscribe below.
DONATE
You can donate to the trust directly by internet banking to the
Dig Otautahi Trust Account 38-9025-0437867-00
If you would like a receipt for tax purposes please email
details of your donation to us at info@digotautahi.org
​
Whilst the physical work on the tracks is primarily carried out
by volunteers, funding is needed to purchase tools,
building materials, signage and specialist services e.g. excavators
​
Our first big project is to raise $10,000 to buy and locate
a container as a base and to safely store equipment
​​
​​
RESPECT
The soils of the Port Hill are particularly fragile and are prone to erosion.
After rain the tracks are more vulnerable to damage and many hours of volunteer work can be undone by reckless riding. Please respect the environment and the work volunteers do by following these simple rules:
​
Stick to the track, Don't shortcut corners!
Stay off the tracks when wet!
Don't build or alter tracks without consent!
Before riding please check the CCC site for track status
​
​
​
If we all show a little respect the tracks will be better for us all.
​
WE WORK WITH OUR
FRIENDS & SPONSORS
If you are a business and would like to consider sponsoring the work we do then please get in contact with us. Sponsors logos will be added to track signage, website and dig day newsletters.
OUR STORY
Dig Otautahi Trust (DOT) has been set up by enthusiasts who have been building and maintaining mountain bike tracks on the Port Hills for more than 20 years. We are the same team of people behind the development of the Taramea Loop, Full Monty and Elevator tracks.
​​
DOT is committed to enhancing mountain biking experiences in the Port Hills through improved maintenance of the existing network and the development of new tracks. We’ll do this by;
-
working constructively with landowners and land managers,
-
getting more mountain bikers actively involved in supporting the trails,
-
and raising funds to get things done.
Dig Otautahi Trust is a registered charity #CC61670
ABOUT US
Murray
My dream for Christchurch
Create flowing single track
Port Hills biking bliss
Julie
Peddling in the hills
Crunch of single track beneath
Thank you track pixies
Gray
Think, draw and dig it,
Carving paths through earth and rock,
Tracks for thrill seekers
David
Imported from Wales
To dig is my heritage
To ride is my soul
Chris
Flow line imagined
Tireless hands dig the trail
Dreaming of the ride
Graham
Hanging on the hills
With grubber or spade or bike
What's not to be liked