About Us

Nau mai haere mai ki Tasman Bay Guardians.

We are a group of passionate marine conservationists and educators dedicated to improving the health of the aquatic spaces of Te Tai o Aorere / Tasman Bay. 

Our strategy engages the major environmental pressures on Tasman Bay, identifying stakeholders and potential solution pathways.

We follow the three facets of Conservation, Collaboration and Education. 

From small projects such as clean ups, plantings, restorations and others we hope to achieve much greater things by creating positive interactions amongst the stakeholders in the marine space.

Our strategy considers the needs of manawhenua. We are actively involved in the Kotahitanga mo te Taiao Alliance marine workstream. Signatories to the Nelson Biodiversity Strategy and were involved in the creation of the Tasman Biodiversity Strategy. 

We work collaboratively with other conservation groups such as Mountains to Sea Trust, Forest and Bird, Tasman Environmental Trust, Motueka Catchment Collective as well as stakeholders in various industries. We have conractual relationships with various Te Tau Ihu city and district councils, and The Department of Conservation.

We love to explore rivers and seas, we want to share their magic with you.

We want to enjoy a healthy environment and leave a positive legacy for our children and we want the Te Tai o Aorere communities to thrive in the bounty of the seas.

Come in and enjoy our site. Nau mai haere mai.