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)

Paula Southgate

Co-Chair
Crown Appointee

Danny Loughlin

Iwi Appointee (Tuwharetoa)
Deputy Co-Chair

Jackie Colliar

Crown Appointee

Erina Watene-Rawiri

Crown Appointee

Roger Pikia

Iwi Appointee (TARIT)

Stu Kneebone

Crown Appointee

Dylan Tahau

Crown Appointee
Deputy Co-Chair

Nachelle Griffiths

Iwi Appointee (Raukawa)

 

Wikitōria Tāne

Iwi Appointee (Maniapoto)

Our Team

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Bob Penter

Chief Executive

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Michelle Hodges

Project Funding Manager

Julian Williams

Advisor
Engagement & Policy

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Sue McConnochie

Restoration Project Advisor

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Philip Burton

Communication Advisor

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Te Amorangi Heremaia-Flavell

Funding Support Co-ordinator

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Tuti Cooper

Operations Manager

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