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Protecting the values of the Inlet

Pāuatahanui Inlet

The only remaining large estuarine wetland in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand.

It is classified as a ‘Site of Special Wildlife Interest‘ and an area of ‘Significant Conservation Value’.

But it is at risk, mainly from human activities in both the Inlet itself and throughout the whole catchment.

Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet

We are a registered charity. Everything we do advocates for the recognition and protection of the ecological, recreational and cultural values of the Inlet.

Learn all about the Guardians here.

 

COCKLE SURVEY 2025

Sunday 2 November

Time to Register

If you haven’t already registered as a volunteer for this event please do so here.
>>>  pauainlet@gmail.com  <<<

 
Location:    Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve, 5 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pauatahanui village.
Time:          1pm (12:30pm for team leaders)
Parking:      Over the bridge to the east of the Lighthouse Cinema
What to bring:
                          • Just yourself plus any friends/family you want to take part.
                          • Old clothes, wellington boots, hat and sunscreen, water and some energy snacks.

BBQ from 3:30pm

Organised together with GWRC
Sponsored by Paremata Auto Services

Our Latest News

WAIORA : LIVING WATERS SERIES II

A promotional video has been created by Off The Map Productions, headed by Cam Feast, along with Cheryl Cameron and Matty Warmington from Kaboose Media who produced the original Living Waters video series.

As a precursor to the second series, Living Waters II, the promotional video highlights the work GOPI does using the most recent annual Inlet Clean-up that was held in March.

This is a wonderful visual portrayal of this event and very worthwhile watching.

INLET CLEAN-UP


!! A KIWI KILLED IN TITAHI BAY !! 

Yes it’s true. There are Kiwi on Porirua’s coastline and one has been found dead near Titahi Bay after a suspected dog attack.

Please read the New Zealand Herald report HERE.


 

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Please advise if this is useful and if you would like to include others in the list (pauainlet@gmail.com)

If you like what you see here PLEASE JOIN US 

More members means more influence in promoting the community’s view on protection of the Inlet.

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