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Explore the latest news, media releases, events, and updates from the Waikato River Authority, including announcements, community initiatives, funding updates, and more.
Almost $6 million for 26 projects to restore the Waikato and Waipā Rivers
The Waikato River Authority has awarded almost $6 million to 26 projects in its 2026 funding round, supporting work to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers and their catchments.
Hui ā-Tau (Annual General Meeting) 2026
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.
PC1 pause sets troubling precedent for Waikato River settlement, says Authority
The Waikato River Authority says Parliament’s decision to park the core of Plan Change 1 (PC1) until 2033 sets a troubling precedent for Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato, and stalls momentum on restoring rivers that are already deteriorating…
Record Turnout for Rangatahi as WRA-Sponsored Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race Returns
The Waikato River Authority’s sponsorship of the Cambridge to Hamilton paddle race delivered a bumper day on the awa, with
Waikato River Authority announced as naming sponsor of Te Puku o Te Ika Sprint Champs
The Waikato River Authority (WRA) has signed a two-year agreement to become the naming and principal sponsor of the Te Puku o Te Ika – Sprint Champs, Waikato River Authority
Waikato River Authority visits Waikato Water Treatment Plant
Waikato River Authority board members and kaimahi recently visited Watercare’s Waikato Water Treatment Plant near Tuakau to learn more about…
Waikato River Authority: Government’s PC1 deferral pushes river restoration further away
The Waikato River Authority is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to defer Plan Change 1 requirements until 2032…
2026 WRA Funding Round closed.
Each year, the WRA provides funding for projects that restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers.
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…