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14/09/2025

04/08/2025

He won't be taking flight to the top of any mountains, but we are considering making Louie an honorary mascot. He's pretty good at charging through some hard yards!

03/08/2025

Charging the gear up to film some cool outdoor clips tomorrow in Whanganui 😍 🌊🚲

Loving the new DJI mini mics!

24/07/2025

You can find plenty online, sure. But nothing beats finding a rare book. We’re absolutely buzzing to have tracked this one down.

09/07/2025

Many months of research coming together for a more in depth biography of a D Company soldier from the 28th Māori Battalion.

03/07/2025

It’s been a little while since we posted. As always, client mahi comes first, which means our own socials can slip down the list.

The last few weeks have been full on, with the opening of the new Te Hangāruru section of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono trail and the release of the 2025 Snow Bulletin.

There are a few more exciting projects on the go too. Even if we’re quiet on here, we’re still deep in the work, behind the scenes.



Ruapehu Bulletin Mountains to Sea NZ

19/06/2025

Ka mau te wehi!

It was special to be a part of the opening of Te Hangāruru yesterday. A mammoth moment in the Mountains To Sea Great Ride journey.

Check out some of the moments in this clip we put together.

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03/06/2025

There is no succinct way to describe how truly spectacular this region is 💚

02/06/2025

Ascend Media's website is officially live 📣 🍾

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01/06/2025

Coming Soon!
Keep your eyes peeled for our new monthly special ✨👀

We reckon the Ruapehu community is packed with incredible people, that’s a big part of what makes this rohe so special. To celebrate, we’ll be shining a spotlight on one local legend each month and sharing their story right here.

Know someone we shouldn’t miss? Tag them in the comments! We’re on the lookout for talent, epic stories, community champions, and all-round GCs.

Watch this space - our first feature is just around the corner!