The property's CV is $315,000 but it's probably worth closer to $500,000 depending on market demand.
At which present time, there is little of.
So does that create an opportunity for the land to stay in "public" ownership, and continue to be used to help develop fine Northland girls, and perhaps boys.
The land was gifted to GirlGuiding NZ in 1980 by a family who wanted to remain anonymous and has operated since January 1984 as Trefoil Park, named after the international Guide movement's group for older members.
Surely, the intent of the family which donated the land was for it to be used by Northland girls to grow into fine young women?
We live in a technological age where it is becoming far too easy too communicate, and amuse ourselves, from the confines of our homes via the information autobahn that is the internet.
We should be fighting to keep properties like Trefoil Park, because they provide balance for young people growing up in Northland.
They provide opportunities for children to get out, and engage with the environment, and each other. In other words, to become healthy, well rounded human beings.
The GirlGuiding NZ movement has amongst its principles the goal of being the "most relevant organisation for girls and women today and into the future".
Perhaps to achieve that aim, properties like Trefoil Park need to be kept, not sold.
Easier said than done. It remains a burden for GirlGuiding NZ while it struggles to maintain the property alone, but perhaps there are other groups who could share use of the park, and its operating costs?
And is $500,000 really that much as an investment in the future of our young people?
The Northland Regional Council has used the park for training purposes - as an organisation with a curious portfolio of properties throughout Northland, perhaps this could be a worthwhile investment?
