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    to represent the highest standards of mountain professionalism
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    to uphold and promote standards of certified guides in the mountain community of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Become a Guide

NZMGA guides are dedicated professionals and experts in their chosen fields.

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Qualifications

Research our qualifications and choose a pathway to becoming a certified IFMGA or NZMGA guide.

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What we do

Explore new places and push your limits - NZMGA guides can take you on many fun adventures.

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Rock Climbing
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Ski Touring

NZMGA guides can take you there...

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Who we are

The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) is an internationally recognised non-profit Professional Industry Association servicing the standards and competency needs of mountain guides and…

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