Welcome to the Wairahi Tracks Charitable Trust
Welcome to the Wairahi Tracks Charitable Trust website.
The Trust was formed in 2020 with the primary object of developing a network of walking tracks in the Langs Beach area and linking those tracks with tracks in the surrounding area to enable residents and visitors to exercise in and enjoy the beauty of our local environment.
Thanks to a happy band of committed volunteers progress to date has been excellent but possibly our greatest achievement to date has been the growth in community spirit and an increasing awareness of the need to care for our environment.
Much remains to be done (see our Vision) and we welcome all who would like to join our volunteer group and/or become a financial supporter.
John Tapper
Chair
Our place
Langs Beach, Bream Bay, Northland, New Zealand
Langs Beach is an iconic, sandy, north-facing, pohutukawa-fringed beach in Bream Bay, on the east coast of the Northland peninsula of New Zealand’s North Island.
To our north lies the Pacific Ocean, and to our south lies the Piroa/Brynderwyn range, a recognised high-value conservation area where kiwi have recently been re-introduced.
We are one of many local kaitiaki groups engaged in the recovery of our precious ngahere from invasive weeds and predators.
Our projects
In a little more than a year volunteers have
Formed tracks to access weeds within the Reserve
Sprayed and cleared huge tracts of weeds
Planted significant numbers of native plants and trees
Nurtured the planting by regular watering and weeding
Sought to protect the native birds and water species with a regular programme of pest control.
created dozens of new friendships and a feeling of community.
How you can help
We are always looking for new people to help us to:
Build access tracks
Remove weeds and pests
Restore natural habitats
Build community Involvement and ownership of this important work
