Waikato River Authority: any solution on Plan Change 1 must protect the river’s long-term recovery
The Waikato River Authority says it supports the practical implementation of Plan Change 1 (PC1) but says this must not come at the expense of the long-term water quality outcomes…
WRA hails PC1 ruling as milestone for river restoration
The Waikato River Authority has welcomed the Environment Court’s final decision on Plan Change 1 (PC1) to the Waikato Regional Plan, describing it as a critical milestone in the long-term journey to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. PC1 is the first major regulatory step toward restoring water […]
WRA reflects on progress and urges caution over proposed reforms
The Waikato River Authority says it has concluded a positive year at its Annual General Meeting in Tokoroa on Thursday (11/11/2025), acknowledging significant investment and continued progress toward restoring the health and wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. Waikato River Authority Co-Chairs Danny Loughlin and Stu Kneebone highlighted the substantial progress made over the […]
Waikato River Authority awards $5.7M to 26 projects
The Waikato River Authority has successfully concluded its 2025 funding round, awarding $5.7 million to 26 projects…
Iwi Applications Feature Strongly in River Clean-Up Funding Round
The Waikato River Authority has received 43 applications seeking a total of $11.97 million in its fifteenth funding round…