Tour Kopiko 2024
Our Tara Iti Whānau Charitable Trust was established to support our employees, caddies, and the wider Mangawhai community.
Mangawhai, Northland
It’s time to top up the Trust! After 2 years, since cycling Tour Aotearoa - the length of NZ, the Tara Iti Whānau Trust has entrusted Matt, Tara Iti's General Manager to get back on his bike in April!
This time along with his wife, Linda and Meg Bennett, Tara Iti’s People, Culture and Wellbeing support they will take on the challenge of traversing the country at it’s widest point from East to West.
Tour Kopiko is over 1000 kilometres long, climbing over 17,000 metres almost the equivalent of climbing Mt Everest, twice. It is not just a physical challenge, but also a powerful way to raise awareness and funds for our wonderful Trust.
We encourage all of you to show your support for Tour Kopiko in whatever way you can. Whether it is simply cheering us on, making a donation, or spreading the word, every action helps!
If you would like to 'Give a little' please donate via this page.
To follow their journey please visit www.taraiticharitabletrust.com
To keep up to date on our progress please visit https://siben.maprogress.com/kopikitaraiti.
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The Tara Iti Whānau Charitable Trust has been established to support the employees, caddies and families of Tara Iti Golf Club and to assist people, clubs and organisations in the wider community.
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Supporting our Tara Iti Employees, caddies, and the wider Mangawhai community.
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Tour Kopiko | Day 10 - From Sunrise to Sunset. We reach the edge of the island. 15 April 2024
Today marked the grand finale of Tour Kopiko, and what a ride it's been! Over the past 10 days, we've covered an astounding 1060+ km, conquering mountains, valleys, and everything in between. Most certainly one for the memory banks!
As we take a moment to look back on our final day's adventure and all the incredible sights we've soaked in, it's impossible not to be awestruck by the sheer beauty of New Zealand’s North Island.
Our day started from the middle of nowhere, amidst a logistical nightmare. However, eventually, we all got to where we needed to be and reconnected with one another in Lepperton for a coffee and scone. We then set off to New Plymouth. Along the way, we passed landmarks like the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, the Golf course, the laid-back Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park, and the serene mouth of Te Henui Stream. Since it was a Sunday, the walking and biking trails were filled with bikers, walkers, skateboarders, families, and dogs. Lots of smiling faces as the sun shined.
The final leg from New Plymouth to Cape Egmont involved negotiating a muddy, challenging single track. Outside of New Plymouth, we began our final climb, 20 km 400+ meters, in a strong headwind.
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On behalf of Meg, Linda and I, thank you.
Thank you for your kind donation.
On behalf of the Trust, Linda and I, thank you for your kind donation.
Sore EVERYTHING more like it! Thank you so much for your kind donation and wonderful support. Few more days to go, butt - we've got this!
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