Author: Lisette van Baarsen

Twizel’s Meridian Hard Labour Weekend Turns 40 in 2025 The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend returns over Labour Weekend, 25–26 October 2025, marking four decades of community spirit, outdoor adventure, and athletic challenge in the heart of the Mackenzie Basin. Held annually in Twizel since 1985, the Hard Labour Weekend has grown from a half marathon into a must-do event on the multisport calendar, attracting participants from across the country (especially Canterbury and Otago) with its unique mix of trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, and family-friendly events. What sets this event...