Extensively renovated by volunteers (led by Craig Benbow) in June, 2017, including a new toilet, new piles, bearers, joists, floor, chicken wire & building paper with the biv now being level. In April, 2019 Craig reinstate the window & various flashings, replaced the flat iron roof & wall skirts, installed a sheet of Supalux Calcium Silicate board for fire proofing, reinstated the fireplace & chimney, applied two coats of Metalshield to the exterior, & painted the door red. Access is across pastoral lease land so permission is required. Contact DOC Waimakariri Area Office for details. Ph. 03-313-0820 for details. Photo: Hunter Benbow, June, 2016. Edit Hut