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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

Beach Kauri Mountain Farm
Wetland and Dunes Kauri Mountain Farm

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

Coastline and Sea Kauri Mountain Farm
Logo Kauri Mountain Restoration Society
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