This has now been done. The Trust has been established and during preliminary discussions with the Auckland Conservancy it has been agreed that no bach will be demolished until a full historic and architectural evaluation survey has been completed. Participants in this evaluation will include DoC, Historic Places Trust, Auckland City Council, the Trust and a heritage planner. Applications for funds are now being made to continue the oral history research, to complete the architectural survey and ensure that baches presently under DoC care do not deteriorate further while the evaluations are completed. The Trust historian is interested to hear from anyone who has had association with the bach communities who would like to add their story.
Membership is open to all interested.