Author: Michael Player

t was great to witness the signing of the long awaited Te Wai Ora o Pairirua/Porirua Harbour Accord on Waitangi Day. This was an auspicious occasion, coming as it has six long years since the tabling of the Whaitua report. Now is the time for action not words. The signing parties of the PCC, WCC, GWRC, Wellington Water and Ngāti Toa all pledged to meet the challenge laid down by mana whenua to join together to progress restoration of harbour health rather than just talk about it. Our Trust will watch keenly for signs of such action…..applauding delivery of improvements and calling out any foot-dragging

Tuna etchings along the new Papakōwhai to Paremata shared path – a nice finishing touch paying homage to the place of eels in our awa

Porirua Assembly on Climate Change is calling for participants If you would like to be part of discussions in February and March 2025 on how we can connect and respond as our climate changes then click on how to register your interest.   This is an exciting project aiming to involve 50 everyday people from throughout our diverse community of Porirua.

Another great community planting effort. 800 infill plants in the ground at Motukaraka Point. Thanks to Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet and a team of volunteers who achieved the targeted planting in 1.25 hours and before the rain set in. Great coordination by Andre van Halderen of GOPI and Baillie Graham of PCC, who provided logistics. Funding for the plants by the Nikau Foundation