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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 UPDATE

Dates have now been set for this year’s triennial cockle count.

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Our Latest News

 

INLET RESTORATION PLANTING

15 June 2025.

A very successful day on Sunday with great weather to help it along. 

See our report on the day’s event.


ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL REPORT

These reports for 2024 is available to view here.


TRANSMISSION GULLY UPDATE

NZTA is now responsible for completing outstanding work on the motorway and Craig is the Principal Project Manager in charge of this work.

You can read his presentation

HERE

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