PIHA COASTCARE TRUST
HELPING TO CARE FOR PIHA'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
PIHA COASTCARE TRUST HAS ITS OWN WEBSITE NOW HERE
Piha Coastcare Trust is a Charitable Trust whose Trustees have a commitment to the following
Piha Coastcare was registered as a Charitable Trust September 2009
A general commitment to environmental sustainability
Commitment to subscribe to best practice in environmental restoration and conservation projects
A willingness to be pro-active
Openness to other people and groups in the Piha Community and their interests
A problem-solving approach
PIHA COASTCARE TRUST HAS ITS OWN WEBSITE NOW HERE
The inaugural trustees of the Piha Coastcare Trust are (alphabetical):
Bobbie Carroll: Has lived in Piha for nine years. Is co-ordinator of the Piha Beach Valley Road Project and is a member of the Coastcare Coordinating Group. Was co-coordinator of the National Dunes Restoration Trust Annual conference in Piha 2009. Has an accounting, travel, management and IT background.
Yvonne Dufaur: Has many years of experience as a consultant in the non-profit sector and has financial and management skills. Is a foundation member of the Piha Coastcare Coordinating Group. Lives permanently in Piha
Clare Feeney: an environmental consultant, educator and author with experience as a board member of charitable trusts dealing with both employees and volunteers. Clare is a long-standing member of Piha Coastcare and is currently building a permanent home in Piha
Pat La Roche: Piha Coastcare Coordinator for 7 years. Was co-organiser of the National Dunes Trust Conference in Piha this year. Lives permanently in Piha.
Nigel Mark-Brown: A consulting civil - environmental engineer with wide experience in resource management and consenting. Nigel's family has had a bach at Piha for 70 years and he is a founding member of the Piha Coastcare Coordinating Group.
Jeff McCauley - Expert in rare and endangered native plants, particularly in the Waitakere Ranges. Jeff has recently started his own business in this field. He lives permanently in Piha
Berend Westera - a Veterinary surgeon with a particular interest in birds and marine wildlife. Berend works in private practice and as a vet at the Auckland Zoo. He lives permanently in Piha
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What does Piha Coastcare do? 
Piha Coastcare undertakes projects such as dune care and eliminating invasive weeds in response to community environment concerns.
Coastcare facilitates projects on public and private land in Piha to enhance the environment.
Provides opportunities for members and Piha residents to improve their knowledge of the natural environment
Piha Coastcare receives support from Waitakere City Council and Auckland Regional Council for technical advice and the supply of eco-sourced native plants for their projects.
Keeps members informed, through email, of coastcare events and environmental issues
How do I join?
Firstly it costs nothing to join - FREE!
To join and add your name to the e-list you can
You decide for yourself on the level of involvement you would like.
Right: Pat - Piha Coastcare Co-ordinator
Left: Bobbie - Coastcare Member and Webmistress
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Piha Coastcare is grateful for Waitakere City Council's ongoing support
This website is proudly sponsored by Piha Accommodation - Black Sands Lodge
