Jules is walking Te Araroa trail 3000 kms the length of NZ

When I heard about Te Araroa trail, I knew I had to walk it. New Zealand's 'long pathway' is 3,000kms from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

It isn't something to be taken lightly, and is both physically and mentally demanding. It crosses beaches, forests, mountains, volcanoes, rivers, private farm land small villages, major cities, and everything else in between.

As it happens, the route takes me right past my home in Ngaruawahia. This got me thinking that I could turn my personal endeavour into a community one, and fundraise for a very worthy cause.

Ngaruawahia is a truly beautiful and special place, rich in history and culture,with a vibrant community spirit.

Your donation will help the Ngaruawahia Community House continue to promote personal and community wellbeing, empowerment and positive change for the people of Ngaruawahia and its the surrounding areas.

The Ngaruawahia Community House looks after the welfare and social needs of people in the Ngaruawahia area, and are funded by donations, grants and fundraising.

They provide many valuable services including: general information and advice, phone and photocopying services, budgeting advice, work and income advocacy, a legal clinic, probation services, counselling services, family help and support, youth transition services, health services and more...