Wetlands Monitoring & Restoration
Supporting Healthy Wetlands Across Te Tau Ihu
Wetlands are some of the most valuable ecosystems in Aotearoa — improving water quality, reducing flooding, and supporting native biodiversity — yet over 90% have already been lost. These environments play a critical role in filtering sediment and nutrients, storing water during storm events, and providing habitat for species such as tuna (eels) and īnanga (whitebait).
Tasman Bay Guardians works alongside landowners, iwi, community groups, and agencies to protect, restore, and monitor wetlands using practical, science-based, and community-led approaches. Our work focuses on understanding each site, identifying opportunities for restoration, and supporting long-term outcomes that benefit both the environment and the wider community.
Through a ki uta ki tai — mountains to sea — approach, we recognise the importance of wetlands within the wider catchment, helping to strengthen connections between land, freshwater, and coastal ecosystems.
What Tasman Bay Guardians Can Offer
- Wetland assessments to understand function, condition, and restoration potential
- Water quality monitoring (surface and groundwater)
- Identification of weeds, native species, and rare ecosystems
- Restoration planting plans tailored to site conditions
- Fish surveys (including species like tuna and īnanga)
- Ongoing monitoring and adaptive management
- Support connecting with councils, iwi, and specialist agencies
- Community engagement and project coordination
Interested in restoring or monitoring a wetland?
Get in touch with Tasman Bay Guardians to discuss your site, project, or ideas. We’re happy to have a conversation and point you in the right direction.