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.
Our Vision: for the Inlet to be clean, clear, teeming with life and a respected and valued resource for the community.
OUR LATEST NEWS
THE NEXT PLANTING DAY
Saturday 11 July at 2pm
Ivey Bay
All regulars and newbees welcome to help out at this site. We have had a successful establishment of sea rush in this bay but some work needs to be carried out on the hillside where some re-planting is needed.
Bring good boots for climbing and the right clothing for the expected weather on the day.
If weather conditions are not suitable a cancellation notice will be posted here.
All details can be found here.
(3 July 2026)
APRIL NEWSLETTER
Our latest newsletter, The Inlet for April 2026, has now been published and distributed to our membership. This issue includes the second installment of the feature on Taupō Swamp as well as news from our Chair regarding the state of the climate and how it will affect Pāuatahanui Inlet. We also report on the recent Annual Inlet Clean-up and you can read about the current regulations for amateur fishers in the Inlet.
Read our newsletters here
(25 April 2026)
LEARN ABOUT LIVING WATERS VIDEOS
There are 12 videos in the original documentary series. An additional Samoan Language video (with subtitles) was added in 2015, from the viewpoint of the Samoan community which is very worthwhile watching. Now a new series, Wai Ora: Living Waters II is being developed encompassing the advances in technology that have taken place since the original videos were created. As part of the progress with this new series, you can read a document that discusses the background to the new initiative. For an update on the video series go to our Living Waters page on this site.(29 March 2026)
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