@va2lam @sundogplanets it was a really good thing when I took the kids up and we'd stop and got the youngest to do the Bas check.
On the other hand I've seen way too many mountain runners without any gear and their exhausted kids in tow or tourists starting late with a predicted incoming weather change who had no idea about that, and especially the northern approach features plenty of cliffs not too far from the track.
It seems they've found a good balance with these signs.

@va2lam good to know - haven't been there yet

@sundogplanets also keep an eye out once you get on the south Island, lots of crazy road signs there

@sundogplanets have you met Bas yet? He's everywhere around Mt Taranaki