About The Waikato River Authority
Our VISION is for a future where a healthy Waikato River sustains abundant life and prosperous communities who, in turn, are all responsible for restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River, and all it embraces, for generations to come.
Board Members
Tipa Mahuta
Co-Chair
Iwi Appointee (Waikato-Tainui)
Stu Kneebone
Co-Chair
Crown Appointee
Danny Loughlin
Iwi Appointee (Tuwharetoa)
Deputy Co-Chair

Susan O'Regan
Crown Appointee
Erina Watene-Rawiri
Crown Appointee
Roger Pikia
Iwi Appointee (TARIT)

Stu Muir
Crown Appointee

Shadrach Rolleston
Crown Appointee
Wikitōria Tāne
Iwi Appointee (Maniapoto)
Our Team

Bob Penter
Chief Executive

Michelle Hodges
Project Funding Manager

Julian Williams
Advisor
Engagement & Policy

Sue McConnochie
Restoration Project Advisor

Philip Burton
Communication Advisor

Te Anga Nathan
Communications Advisor

Tuti Cooper
Operations Manager

Ruamano Te Koi
Funding Support Co-ordinator

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