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GOPI Aims
Pauatahanui Inlet has been identified by Greater Wellington Regional
Council as an outstanding landscape based on its characteristics and
values. Greater Wellington's Regional Coastal Plan specifies that the Inlet is an area of significant
conservation value.
The Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet:
- support the implementation of the Pauatahanui Inlet Action Plan
by the management agencies and support the Pautahanui Inlet Community
Trust in its role to ensure the Plan is actioned
- inform and educate the public about the Inlet, consult with the communities around the Inlet and provide opportunities for the public to share in celebrating and caring for the Inlet
- prepare submissions on plans, proposals, and resource management
applications affecting the Inlet and its catchment
- promote research and monitoring on the state of the Inlet and undertake
some monitoring directly.
GOPI shares its concern for the Inlet with the Pauatahanui Inlet Community Trust (PICT). However, there are Important differences between the two groups. GOPI is a community group providing, among other activities, information and hands-on care of the Inlet. PICT is a charitable trust, set up in May 2002 with up to 14 appointed members from a wide balance of interests. PICT's aim is to promote and help implement the Inlet Action Plan, which was prepared to achieve enhanced management of the inlet in all areas (e.g. harbour activities, catchment and roading).
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