Protecting the values of the Inlet
Pāuatahanui Inlet
Pāuatahanui Inlet is a drowned river valley containing the only remaining large estuarine wetland in the lower half of New Zealand’s North Island. Classified as a Site of Special Wildlife Interest and an area of Significant Conservation Value, it has high ecological, aesthetic and recreational importance.
However, the Inlet is under threat, mainly from human activities in both the Inlet itself and throughout the whole catchment.
Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet
The Guardians is a registered charity (registration number CC47523).
Everything we do advocates for the recognition of the importance and protection of the Inlet.
Our Vision: For the Inlet to be clean, clear, teeming with life and a respected and valued resource for the community.
Learn all about the Guardians here.
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.
OUR LATEST NEWS
SUBMISSION ON PORIRUA CITY’S
CODE OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
This is a questionnaire canvassing individuals and organisations for their thoughts on a draft proposal of the Code of Development Standards being developed by Porirua City Council.
Michael Player of Porirua Harbour Trust and Lindsay Gow of Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet have submitted answers to the questionnaire representing the combined thoughts and opinions of our two environmental groups.
You can see our responses here.
(28 august 2026)
SUBMISSION ON MT WELCOME FAST-TRACK APPLICATION
We have made a submission to Greater Wellington on the latest application for development of the Porirua City’s Northern Growth Area.
You can read this submission here
(10 august 2026)
THE 2025 COCKLE SURVEY
The latest of our triennial cockle surveys of the Inlet was carried out in November 2025.
Now we can announce that the report, developed and published by NIWA has been received and is available to read on our site.
Go to our Cockle Survey Page for all the information about this, our twelfth survey since 1992
(4 September 2026)
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