about us
Chairperson
Nick Chave Tourism / Conservation
Secretary
Deva Howat Project Management / Restoration
Treasurer
Anne Lensink
Accountant
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General Committee Members:
Moira Green Lawyer / Charitable Trusts
Richard Khouzame Farming / Conservation
Wendy Bown Filmmaker / Photographer / Restoration
David Ermen Tourism Strategy Advisor
Saskia Wiersma Research / Website / Social Media
Ben Barr Ecologist
Adam Willetts Project Manager Conservation
Roger Tuck
BHCT trustee / Current lead for Science and Technology Advisory Group BHCT
Alisa Tuck
Youth development/conservation
Andrew Glen
IT and Technology
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Solicitor
Jamie Bourke - Henderson Reeves
our vision - kaupapa
Purchase an important piece of privately owned, iconic NZ coastline to prevent development so that all may enjoy it in the interest of public wellbeing
Protect the existing centuries old native forest on the site, while regenerating native forest and the biodiversity of the area.
Provide a new coastal walking track from mountain to sea - and re-establish the existing camping area (potentially to act as a Te Araroa Trail campsite as the trail runs through the farm)
Promote responsible beach access in sympathy with the endangered species that frequent and inhabit the area.
the custodian
When we have land we do not own it. Rather, we are custodians. What we do with our newfound role is, of course, up to us. But ought we do good? A custodian is a caretaker, and the land, if we listen, will tell us it’s wants and needs. It takes time and a few long walks through the forests and fields. In time, though, we can come to understand the language of the land.
I am afraid the custodial role is a disappearing one. It seems that
landownership is taking over the caretaker’s careful and thought out intentions. When we own land it seems that we assume we have the right to do what we want... no matter what the land needs. Ownership is economical; taking care is ethical.
If land needs a custodian at all, shouldn’t the custodian recognise that their very existent is dependant on the land and not the other way around.
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- The Custodian