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It has been nearly a year since the canyoning tragedy at the Outdoor Pursuits Centre in the Tongariro National Park.
OPC says schools and corporate groups are still supporting its education and training programmes in the wake of the tragedy, however some changes have been made.
Since the tragedy instructor training has been changed, canyoning has been suspended indefinitely and staff now receive more frequent weather reports.
OPC says people are still willing to trust its work, however admits it isn't easy winning back people's confidence.
They have visited schools to talk to parents and the boards of trustees, about what has been done since the tragedy.
They also say the tragedy has had an impact on the whole outdoor education industry.
"Lots of people are going through that whole philosophical commitment question in their mind, about could they handle the sort of consequences that we're facing now," says Grant Davidson, OPC CEO.
Schools like Hutt Valley High bring their foreign exchange students to OPC.
"They're being careful but they're still challenging the kids, still giving them lots of extra things to do that takes them out of their comfort zone," says Howard Barker, of Hutt Valley High.
OPC says it's been a shaky year and now with nearly half a million dollars in fines, things could get even tougher, but they are committed to the future.
"We've had over 100,000 students go through the organisation with great outcomes and we're looking at the next 100,000 students," says Davidson.
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