Related Organisations
One size doesn’t fit all
Many groups and organisations make a hands-on contribution to the health of our harbour.
Harbour and catchment stakeholders
Restoring the health, resilience, and beauty of Te Awarua o Porirua harbour and its catchments is a task no single organisation can take on alone.
We’re proud to stand alongside an inspiring network of organisations—local iwi, community groups, councils, businesses, educators, scientists, and volunteers—each bringing unique strengths, knowledge, and passion.
These collaborations enable us to go further, doing things like restoring wetlands, educating young people, caring for culturally significant sites, advocating for strong environmental policies, and ensuring our harbour can be enjoyed now and by generations to come.
On this page we recognise and celebrate those who share this vision. Thank you for your commitment, your expertise, and your mahi in caring for this special place we all call home
Related Organisations:
Related Organisations by type and function:
Iwi, Councils, Infrastructure agencies
- Ngāti Toa Rangatira. The mana whenua and kaitiaki of our awa. The Runanga’s Te Taiao team are key leaders on harbour and catchment matters.
- Porirua City Council. Our local authority who have the harbour as a strategic priority and manage the multi-year award winning planting programme.
- Greater Wellington Regional Council Regulatory and science functions. Porirua Catchment Team are focussed on the whaitua.
- Wellington City Council Cover the catchments from Tawa south to Johnsonville and Paparangi.
- Wellington Water. Three waters networks management.
- NZTA Responsible for State Highways
- Kiwi Rail Manage the rail corridor adjacent to the Porirua stream and beside the Parumoana Arm
Enviro organisations
- Guardians of Pāuatanui Inlet. The Trust’s closest strategic partner.
- Waiora Living Waters. Adventure Films are working on an exciting 2nd series of the legendary Living Waters videos and digital products focussing on the harbour from the point of view of the creatures living in it.
- Friends of Taūpo Swamp. Maintain planting and weed control of the component of the Taūpo Swamp under the control of the PCC.
- Whitireia Park Restoration Group. A team of volunteers restoring the natural bush cover and bio-diversity habitat of the park.
- Kete. Supported by WCC and working in Tawa schools. Planting projects such as the Takapu stream.
- Ngahere Korowai. Working to reclothe Papatuanuku in Porirua East.
- Enviro Schools. Works with schools and teachers to educate and involve local children in caring for the environment.
- Sustainable Coastlines. New Zealand wide conservation group with a focus on litter intelligence and cleaning up the moana.
- Mountains to Sea. Run a variety of programmes locally and across wider Wellington.
- Paūatahanui Wildlife Reserve. A group of hard working volunteers aligned with Forest and Bird and DOC have done wonders for more than 30 years in this now mature reserve.
- Te Hononga the Wellington Catchments Collective. The Harbour Trust is one of 40 member organisations around greater Wellington.
Resident Associations
- Paūatahanui Residents Association. Very active on environmental issues including an aligned catchment group.
- Whitby Residents Association. Advocate on matters such as the health of the Whitby Lakes.
- Paremata Residents Association. Keenly aware of pollution from wastewater overflows and campaigning for solutions rather than treatment of symptons.
- Glenside – The Halfway. A group of hard working volunteers undertake streamside care, plantings, weed control, etc as part of the organisation’s many community activities.
Service organisations and others
- Plimmerton Rotary Club. Currently supporting and organising community planting around the Inlet.
- Keep Porirua Beautiful and The Petone Beach Clean Up Crew. Groups from both organisations help locals organise cbd foreshore clean ups.
- Whitby Anglicans. Provide the venue for the Harbour Trust’s monthly meetings.
Join the network of related groups and organisations
Many groups and organisations play a vital, hands-on role in restoring and protecting the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour. By joining our network, you may amplify your impact, align your goals with others who care for the harbour, and work together for a thriving environment and community.