WE RUN, WALK & CYCLE
​FOR THE CAUSE

1. to facilitate a community wellness event involving cycling, walking, running
2. to create an event that brings those from Pouto back home
3. to create an excuse for everyone to come and discover what is at the end of the road (Dargaville to Pouto Road)
4. to provide an opportunity to connect with the natural Kaipara environment
5. as a fundraiser for The Cancer Society to support their work with families affected by cancer in Northland

Meet Our Team

JOESEPHINE NATHAN

​Joesephine Nathan is born and raised in Pouto and is the founder of the Pouto Lighthouse Challenge as well as Gumboot Friday . Jo was born and raised in Pouto and wanted to create an event that encouraged people to come to Pouto and share in the magic of the environment through a wellness event suitable for all levels of fitness and capabilities.

FOUNDER

STEVE KENNY

Tipene has worked in the health sector for the past 25 years including the Cancer Society NZ and currently a team leader for the Public Health Unit at Northland District Health Board. He has been involved with community development and organising community events for many years.

MOKAI

OUR VOLUNTEERS

We have many of our local whaanau helping out on the day including volunteers from Te Kopuru Fire Service as well as all the uncles and aunties. image is taken outside Waikaretu marae by Love Kaipara FB page.

POUTO COMMUNITY