Masterton man the first in New Zealand to conquer the 100 peaks 4 Mar, 2021 08:15 PM 4 minutes to read 'The 100 Peaks Challenge' is a list of 100 mountain summits spread throughout New Zealand. Photo / NZ Hunters Adventures 'The 100 Peaks Challenge' is a list of 100 mountain summits spread throughout New Zealand. Photo / NZ Hunters Adventures Wairarapa Times-Age By: John Lazo-Ron It's taken 30 years, but a Masterton man is finally shouting from the mountain tops after having become the first person in New Zealand to conquer The 100 Peaks Challenge. The 100 Peaks Challenge is a list of 100 mountain summits spread throughout New Zealand [five in the North Island, the remainder in the South Island].