Dan Real
Experienced park ranger, DOC work, ARC experience and extensive environmental education work. Dan and his young family live permanently in Piha.
Our Trustees
Jeff McCauley
Expert in rare and endangered native plants, particularly studying the Waitakere Ranges. Previously employed at Oratia Native Nursery and has now set up his own eco-sourced native plants. Lives permanently in Piha.
Nigel Mark-Brown
A practicing civil and environmental engineer and an independent consent hearings commissioner. Nigel is a foundation member of Piha Coastcare and is a long-time Piha bach owner. Nigel has worked on environmental issues in Piha over a long period.
Yvonne Dufaur
MNZM
Many years of experience as a consultant in management and organisational development to the non-profit sector and is a foundation member and currently Treasurer of Piha Coastcare. Yvonne has had a long interest and involvement in environmental issues. Lives permanently in Piha.
Pat La Roche
Pat is currently the Co-ordinator of Piha Coastcare. She is a foundation member of the Trust and has been associated with Piha for over 30 years. She has a wide knowledge and experience in environmental issues and was co-organiser of the Dune Trust Conference in Piha in 2011. Lives permanently in Piha.
Berend Westera
A veterinary surgeon with a special interest in birds and marine wildlife. Berend works in private practice as a consultant and lives in Piha. He is chair of New Zealand Bird Rescue and treats many native birds. Berend was a consultant to Auckland Zoo and Kelly Tarltons and has worked for DOC on native species including Kokako, Kakapo, Kaka, Kiwi, Weka. Korora and Kekeno. He is committed to bringing about a resurgence of native birds in the bush.
