We invite you to join us for our 2026 Hui ā-Tau (Annual General Meeting), bringing together River Iwi (Waikato, Maniapoto, Raukawa, Te Arawa and Tūwharetoa), Crown partners, project partners, funding recipients and our wider communities.
The hui is an opportunity to hear about our mahi to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā rivers, reflect on progress over the past year and look ahead to future priorities.
Each year, we hold our Hui ā-Tau within one of the catchments. This year we look forward to gathering within the Maniapoto rohe at Mangatoatoa Paa, beside the Pūniu River.
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026 Venue: Mangatoatoa Paa, 66 Te Mawhai Rd, Tokanui Pōwhiri: 9am Hui start: 10am
The Hui ā-Tau will include:
- Presentation of the Annual Report and financial statements
- An overview of key restoration projects and outcomes
- Updates on strategy, co-governance and future priorities
We look forward to gathering with you to reflect on the past year and the ongoing mahi to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of our awa.
About the Waikato River Authority:
The Waikato River Authority is an independent statutory co-governance body established in 2010 through the Waikato River Treaty settlement legislation. Its board has equal Crown and river iwi representation. The Authority is the custodian of Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato, the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. It funds restoration projects across the catchment through the Waikato River Clean-up Trust.
