Ascents in Kawakawa Bay as Flash by John Pitcairn

Draws on. Dodging showers. Probably went a little far left at the crux, but that's what squeeze routes get you.

Also bloody good. Started in a post-lunch coma but woke up pretty fast. Great slabby moves, fairly sustained at 20+ most of the way. Possibly 3 stars if it was cleaner, though it's clean enough if you trust the occasional lichen smear. Should have led it dammit, will be back for that.

Draws on. Felt a bit awkward, maybe not the best warmup. One star at most.

Back for a proper go. Bouldery start then delicate moves up to meet Rohan's Little Sister. Think it's probably 18 unless you're supposed to crank straight up over the nose, which would be an eliminate. Adds a very worthwhile few metres.

Draws on. No chance of doing the direct, but sneaking left really feels like cheating.

About time I climbed this. Yup it's 15 not 16, and pretty good but fairly straightforward slab climbing. Had a play on the top of Curious Kiwi on the way down, that seems reasonably solid 19.

Draws on. Stayed on face. Quite good but points off for retrobolting and squeezing ATGML and AA.

Nowhere near 18.

Draws on. A valiant near miss on the onsight by Grant. Crux is through the first 2-3 bolts, then it's all over.

Nice cleaning job Gareth. LH start, good moves on the arete, similar feeling to P1 of After The Sunset. 19 is a bit of a stretch I think, LH is 18. Incoming rain drove us back to camp.

Rather better than it looks. Belayed Grant's onsight first. Hands a bit chewed afterwards but.

Really rather good

Interesting and delicate. Was coached through the gear placement before the crux by Matthias, thanks.