Welcome
A very warm welcome to the website of the Wairahi Tracks Charitable Trust.
The Trust was modelled on the Mangawhai Tracks Charitable Trust which has achieved so much in developing a wide network of tracks in the Mangawhai area over the past 10 years.
Other important objectives set out in the Trust Deed are
To protect, preserve and maintain the environmental, cultural, ecological and heritage values of LBSR and the surrounding area.
The eradication of noxious weeds and pests
In essence the Trusts overarching goal is to enable the local community to care for and enjoy the wonderful natural facilities that this special part of NZ offers.
Much has been achieved in our first year and we have exciting plans for the future and this is covered in more detail in other parts of the website. Of particular interest are the plans for the establishment of walking and cycling tracks through Waorahi and the improvement of the Coastal Walkway to Waipu Cove. Our main challenge is to find a suitable link from LBSR to Waorahi.
Obviously nothing is achieved without the personal involvement and the financial support of the local community and in this regard the response has been outstanding.
The most rewarding aspect to this whole initiative for me has been the growth in community cooperation and the heightened respect for our environment.
Welcome
John Tapper - chair of Wairahi Tracks Trust