Built in 1971 by Dave Saunders & co. of the NZDA North Canterbury branch. As of December, 2023, the biv has been 'closed' by DOC due to an extensive build-up of interior mould. In mid November, 2024, it was stripped of its black-mould internal plywood (which sat atop mouldy pinex) & both bunks. A liberal coat of FrameSaver preservative was applied to kill the mould. A toilet was added in January, 2025. As of February, 2025, a replacement 'Brass Monkey Hut' is being built. The latter will be added to this site when it is open. Watch this space. Edit Hut