NorWest

HISTORY:

The idea of the Norwest Hash Harriers was conceived by a group from Auckland Hash House Harriers (Butcher Bill, Catweazle, Roscoe and Colonel Sanders).  The philosophy behind NWH3 was gourmet food (a substantial meal to be put together by the hares) which is still the case today, and that we are based in West Auckland  (ie. Norwest of the city). Both of the ideals remain true today although we are known to have the odd run over on the North Shore or the central City.

The inaugural run was held on 12 April 1988 and we were joined by the then iconic mayor of Waitakere City, Tim Shadbolt, although he didn’t tow the concrete mixer behind the Council limo that night as he had left a Council meeting to send the runners (45 of us) on their way.

Norwest quickly grew to some 70 odd runners/walkers and feeding this mob became a challenge.  Over the years as priorities have changed and some have moved away or retired numbers are stable at around 20-25 with a mix of some of the inaugural members to new boots with a wide age range.

Runs are on a Tuesday night at 6.30pm, usually from someone’s home and in summer also from beaches and reserves.  The runs vary both in length and terrain.  Visitors are welcome and if a lift is needed or a bed required this can always be arranged.

As of 13 January 2015 Norwest has now clocked up 1453 runs.  Runs cost $15.00 which includes the piss stop, a gourmet feed and drinks.

Long time core members Metal and Petal have recently moved to the Hawkes Bay so the hash is soldiering on without them.

CONTACTS:

By the Way                            
021 208 5877

Full Quid                                
021 188 9293       
Email:  fullquidnz@gmail.com
09 837  2252 (W)

Sharkbait                                
091 663 581         
Email:  theearbys@xtra.co.nz

Website: www.norwesthhh.50webs.com/