Friday 450mm of rain in five days did not deter ABTC members from meeting at Waihi Beach on Friday 30 September and enthusiastically working on the ABTC tracks of the Kaimai Project. Joy Whitehead and June Sinclair had prepared food through the week and we enjoyed wonderful meals. Saturday Our cooks insisted on being track workers too and among the fifteen workers meeting at the park boundary on the Saturday. After brief discussion about the project, our organisation and safety we prayed in thanks and for guidance. Two groups of five were organised for the mountain with five going to the summit where gorse is prominent and that group worked all day to widen the track. Another group of five worked on the gorse slashed back in April two thirds up the mountain plus drainage on the low lying sections. Another group hiked along County road to the Dubbo 96 and returned the same way finding  the Dubbo 96 in excellent order except for a washout . We will congratulate DOC on their work and also suggest that the track steps be diverted around the washout and possibly an aid such as a rope installed for the stream crossing which was in flood when we faced it. All members felt well satisfied with their day and many went to soak in the Athenree spa before another mighty meal provided by our cooks. In the evening we reviewed the day and noted that our visits occur in the Spring and Autumn and September is often an unsettled month and later in the year may be better. Sunday The pattern of socialising at Waihi Beach for the rest of the weekend was thought to be very worthwhile and an added attraction to the weekend. There was discussion about the future work and Alasdair expressed the view that if we were satisfied with our tracks we could assist the smaller KKTC as we did on our first visit while keeping to our twice a year Kaimai routine.  Nelson reported on his thought of individuals assisting KKTC on that clubs days and still keeping our club days. We went for a walk on the beach and went to morning service at the local church before having our lunch and going home in the afternoon. Thank you everyone for your commitment. No defections despite the forecast. Recreational walkers expressed their appreciation for our work. Our tracks are very useable and we are in maintenance mode with drains a new development to enhance the tracks especially as the low sections are often saturated after the lengthy periods of rain and they do not dry due to the shelter of the bush over the track. PERSON-HOURS: 107 hours of voluntary work. COST: Transport $30, food $15.