JOIN US

Why join the Guardians?

As a member of the Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet you belong to a group of people who value the Inlet and want to ensure that it is well cared for. Most of our members live within sight of the Inlet and know what a beautiful environment it provides. Recreational opportunities abound – walking, cycling, kayaking, windsurfing etc. Porirua City Council is developing a walkway around the Inlet shoreline to offer a safe way to enjoy the Inlet close up, whether on foot, on a bike, alone, or with family and friends.

By belonging to the Guardians, you can contribute to a community voice that influences Council’s decisions on issues concerning the Inlet environment. You can also care for the Inlet in a practical way through helping in the annual Inlet clean-up or taking part in the three-yearly cockle survey. You would also be welcome as part of our educational initiatives with local schools and community education groups, and as part of a 'techie' group preparing IT material.

You can be the Inlet’s ‘eyes and ears’, looking out for any pollution and reporting it to Greater Wellington (24-hour number 0800 496 734) – as well as to the committee so we can follow up and make sure action has been taken. (Contact pauainlet@gmail.com or phone (04) 234 7430.)

Members receive regular newsletters, an annual report and emails detailing our activities and concerns.

The subs are very affordable. You'll pay only $12 a year for an individual and $15 a year for a family. You can also take out a 5-year subscription and save money - it's $50 for an individual and $60 for a family.

Please download our Membership Form here. You can pay your subscription via internet banking, or at any bank branch. The form can be completed on-screen, or printed out, filled in manually and scanned. You then email it to us at pauainlet@gmail.com.