The removal early in 2008 of large and potentially dangerous eucalyptus trees on the river bank meant that the path was damaged and closed for a while.

In April 2008 a burn-off of surface rubbish got slightly out of hand when the fire got into the ground. Wheel-barrows full of water were inadequate, and the fire brigade attended the scene.

The video shows the track as at September 2012, and gives some of its history; in particular, why it is called the Soldiers Track. It might seem a bit odd, seeing the barracks were on the other side of the river in, naturally, Fort St.

The track goes very close to the river as it passes the Kauri grove, and is thus subject wash-outs, some quite large. Erosion of the sandy soil higher up the bank adds to maintenance problems. Luckily for us, the close proximity of the river takes maintenance of this section of the track out of our hands. Waipa District council staff do a good job here