Youth Hard Labourer

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Spots are filling up for the Southern Lakes Helicopters Youth Hard Labourer! Held on Saturday 24 October 2026.

We’re already at 6 of just 20 entries for our 12–17 year olds, and we won’t be taking on more than that number, it’s a genuine cap, not just for show.

New for 2026: youth athletes will get out on Lake Ruataniwha for a real 5km kayak leg (last year was land based rowing, so this is a proper step up!).
We are so excited to see the next generation out on the water this year. If your young athlete wants in, don’t wait too long

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Time

October 24, 2026 All Day(GMT+13:00)

Location

Lake Ruataniwha

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Twizel Hard Labour Weekend

The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend had its background back in 1985 when a half marathon was started as a fundraiser for kids sport. It...

The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend had its background back in 1985 when a half marathon was started as a fundraiser for kids sport. It has morphed through a number of different events at different sites to what we have today – three events (mountain bike, kayak and off-road run) over two days. Competitors can enter individual events or for the really keen, complete all three events and become a Hard Labourer.

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