Chair of the Motutapu Restoration Trust and founding Trustee, Hon Chris Fletcher

Our charitable trust was established in February 1994.

We seek to generate and adminster funding to enable the restoration work to be carried out.

This includes seeking sponsorship, donations and grants from external sources, fundraising, Trust run events and subscriptions from the Friends of Motutapu.  

The Trust Deed allows for 15 trustees.

Peter Harrison (1934 - 2011), Trustee and Chair of the Motutapu Foundation, will be sorely missed

 
MRT Trustees, Guardians and partners at a recent strategic planning workshop 

Motutapu Restoration Trust Trustees:

Hon Chris Fletcher, Chair, Founding Trustee
Rick Braddock, Co Deputy Chair
Belinda Vernon, Co Deputy Chair and Chair of Technical Committee
Roley Rackley, Chair of Finance Committee
Jim Holdaway, Deputy Chair and Founding Trustee
Mary Flaws, Chair of Education Committee
Sean Goddard, Auckland Regional Conservator
Bridget Winstone, Chair of Volunteer Committee
John Eccleton, Chair of Communications Committee
Iain MacKenzie - Chair of Tourism and Recreation Committee
Jane Moore - Chair of Fund Raising Committee
Russell Greenwood
Pita Turei
Bill Patterson
Saul Roberts
Rob Thomas

Motutapu Foundation Trustees:

Rick Braddock, Chair
Belinda Vernon
Jane Moore

Guardians:

Dr Graeme Campbell
Alison Henry
Rob Fenwick
Alex Sie

Trust Administration:

Marcia Nalepa

Contact details: Marcia

Postal Address:     PO Box 99 827, Newmarket
Telephone:     09-623 3463
Fax                09-623 3460
Mobile:        027-489 0041
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The Trust

Our above dedicated group of individuals are committed to restoring the cultural and natural landscapes of Motutapu. Restored island's habitats will enable native wildlife, including endangered species, to thrive in a safe haven free from animal and plant pests. Alongside the ecological restoration, the island's rich archaeological and historic landscapes are being enhanced so that the stories of centuries of human occupation can be enjoyed by all.

Our activities include planting a native forest, restoring wetlands as well as historic site preservation, restoration and interpretation. The restoration programme, through hands on involvement, offers an excellent opportunity to convey primary conservation messages to our many volunteers who generously give of their time on the island.

Through its activities, the Trust provides opportunities to New Zealanders and overseas visitors for lifelong conservation learning.