The Hut HQ

04/10/2026

✨️Huge thanks to Shaun La Franco from The Food Alchemist - Performance Nutritionist ✨️

💥Our first special guest here in The Hut HQ and what a turn out 💥

Lots of takeaways and we only just scratched the surface 🍇🥩🍭🍴

This was an informative and interactive afternoon with a hint of humor. We hope you all had as much fun as we did !

Thank you to everyone that turned up and thanks again to Shaun for sharing his time, and knowledge with the Whangarei locals

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29/09/2026

29/09/2026

🧢 FRACTEL at The Hut HQ

Our First Merch Drop 😃

Limited edition and only 30 up for grabs of each
ETA 8 WEEKS /DECEMBER
Just in time for SUMMER
$79.99 .PRE ORDER NOW 🫡
You know what to do .CHUCK YOUR NAME IN THE COMMENTS BELOW TO SECURE YOURS

Made for movement and built for adventure. 🏃‍♀️⛰️

Fractel hats are lightweight, breathable, quick-drying and comfortable — perfect for everything from everyday runs to long days on the trails.

☀️ Sun protection
💦 Sweat-wicking & quick-drying
💨 Lightweight & breathable
🎒 Packable
🌱 Recycled materials across many styles
🔥 And they look seriously good!

Run. Trail. Hike. Adventure.
Find Fractel at The Hut HQ 🧡

27/09/2026

🌿 WANDER WOMAN IS COMING TO NORTHLAND! 🌿

The Wander Woman Adventure Race is hitting Northland on 7 November, and we’re pretty excited to announce that The Hut HQ will be hosting the official Rego Evening on Friday 6 November! 🙌

We’re teaming up with ‘Kafe’ – The Waterfront Bistro to kick off the weekend in style.

Come along for:
🎒 Race bag pick-up
🗺️ Map checks & race prep
🍴 Food & drinks
👯 Catch-ups, laughs and plenty of pre-race excitement!

Haven’t signed up yet? Grab your girlfriends, get a team together and make a weekend of it!

Wander Woman is all about movement, adventure, teamwork and having a whole lot of fun along the way. You can make it as relaxed or as serious as you want — whether you’re there to race hard or simply have an awesome adventure with your mates.

No pressure. No need to be an elite athlete. Just grab your crew, get outside and give it a go. 💪🌿

📍 Rego Evening: The Hut HQ
📅 Friday 6 November
🏁 Race Day: Saturday 7 November

Northland ladies — who’s getting a team together?! 👇

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https://soakedinadventure.co.nz/register-for-wander-women-adventure-race/

26/09/2026

🧦 BUFF SOCKS HAVE LANDED AT THE HUT HQ!

You already know BUFF for their iconic neckwear, caps and outdoor essentials — and now we’ve added BUFF socks to the line-up!

Built for movement and adventure, BUFF socks are designed with comfort, breathability and performance in mind, whether you’re running the trails, hiking, training or heading out for a big day in the hills.

Alongside the new socks, we’ve got a great range of BUFF caps, headwear and neckwear in store — perfect for running, hiking and everyday adventures.

Come in, check out the range and get your feet into something new. 🏃‍♀️⛰️

📍 The Hut HQ | Whangārei
🌲 Running • Hiking • Adventure

24/09/2026

FRI HAKA this morning 🌄 Day lights savings kicks us back into the dark next week.

Special edition with Billz and Poppy making guest appearances.✨️

TONGIAN push-ups becoming a regular thing 🇹🇴

Kafe opened their doors early especially for the Fri Haka folk . ☕️

Building 👷‍♂️ that community 💥

BRING ON SUMMER ☀️
Join us next Friday !! 7am at the top of Mt Parihaka

Go at your own pace
Come down together
Meet for coffee at Kafe 730am

23/09/2026

🎤 GUEST SPEAKER AT THE HUT HQ

We’re excited to welcome Shaun La Franco, Director and Founder of The Food Alchemist, to The Hut HQ.

📅 Sunday 4 October
⏰ 1:30pm–2:30pm
📍 The Hut HQ

Shaun works with elite athletes and active humans to help them fuel, recover, hydrate and prepare to perform at their best.

With a background in performance nutrition, food science and technology, Shaun combines scientific knowledge with practical, real-world strategies that athletes can actually use.

He is also currently completing the International Olympic Committee Sports Nutrition development programme, continuing to build his expertise in high-performance nutrition.

Come along, learn more about fuelling for training, recovery and performance, and get the chance to hear directly from Shaun.

Everyone welcome! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🥗

HAVE A QUESTION FOR SHAUN ?? WRITE IN COMMENTS BELOW 👇👇👇👇

19/09/2026

🫡 This mornings turn out was 😈🤌

YK MOVE
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Blake Hohaia

Want in ? .... every 2nd Saturday 0700

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19/09/2026

🥘 REAL MEALS — REAL FOOD FOR REAL ADVENTURES 🇳🇿

Heading into the hills, lining up an overnight mission, or just need a proper feed at the end of a BIG day? Real Meals are on the shelves at The Hut HQ!

Made right here in New Zealand, Real Meals are chef-cooked meals that are then freeze-dried — giving you proper food that's lightweight, easy to carry and quick to prepare.

💡 Interesting fact: The freeze-drying process means the meals weigh only around 20% of their original weight while retaining 99% of their nutrition!

And these aren't just your standard boring backcountry dinners 🤤

Some of the options across the Real Meals range include:

🥩 Venison Casserole
🍛 Sri Lankan Curry
🥘 Beef Stroganoff
🐷 Pulled Pork
🥕 Wilderness Stew
🌮 Mexi Nachos
🧀 Cheesy Mash
🥓 Bacon Mash
🥣 Banana Oat Porridge
🍫 Chocolate Cake Pudding

Why are they such a great adventure option?

🥾 Lightweight in your pack
🔥 Quick & easy to prepare
🎒 Perfect for tramping, camping, hunting, bikepacking & multi-day missions
🍴 Eat straight from the pouch — less washing up!
🇳🇿 Made in New Zealand
⚡ A proper meal after a big day outdoors

Whether you're heading away for one night or tackling a multi-day mission, good food makes a HUGE difference.

Come into The Hut HQ and check out our Real Meals range before your next adventure. 🌲🥾

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16/09/2026

⚡ FIXX NUTRITION + CRAMPFIX — NOW AT THE HUT HQ! ⚡

Whether you’re heading out for a long run, lining up on race day, hitting the trails or just putting in a solid training session — we’ve got Fixx Nutrition on the shelves at The Hut HQ.

💧 FIXX Fuel X
Designed to help keep you fuelled and hydrated while you move, with carbohydrates and electrolytes to support longer training sessions and race days.

🔥 CrampFix
When cramp strikes, this is the little bottle you’ll be glad you packed! CrampFix is a fast-acting, concentrated formula designed to help relieve exercise-associated muscle cramps — perfect to stash in your vest or race kit.

🏃 Running
🚵 Riding
🥾 Hiking
⛰️ Ultras & big adventure days

Come in, have a chat and get your nutrition sorted before your next adventure.

📍 The Hut HQ | Whangārei
Run. Explore. Connect.