There's plenty to see and do at the estuary.
The estuary walkway provides beautiful views, and there are signs along the way providing information about some of the birds you might see.
There is a lot of interesting wildlife at the estuary. As well as birds, the estuary is also home to some interesting plants and is an important habitat for native fish.
The Manawatū Estuary Trust enjoys giving people the opportunity to learn more about this amazing environ
Pāpāngaio Te Wharangi Manawatū Estuary Newsletters
Prior to the launch of the Pāpāngaio Te Wharangi Manawatū Estuary Management Plan in March 2025, the first newsletter produced by the Manawatū Estuary Management Team became available in November 2024 and is linked below. Future issues will be produced at least quarterly. Subsequent issues are also linked as are the Management Plan and Ramsar pages for more general information on the Ramsar site and the documents associated with it.
Newspaper and Magazine Articles
The launch of the Plan attracted much local media attention in both the Horowhenua Chronicle and the Horowhenua Star. As time progresses, it is anticipated that there will be more coverage of the estuary and the activities which are undertaken to improve this important area. Click on dates below each thumbnail to view a larger version.
