Highlights 2022 – 2023
Restoration funding put to work Waikato River Authority and Watercare Authority Boards
WRA Co-Chair Tipa Mahuta stated that "while the WRA
agreed on how Watercare restoration funding will be
does not support further water being taken from the
utilised to protect the awa over the next 20 years.
Waikato River for Auckland, this new funding will further
The funding comes from a requirement in Watercare's
her communities.”
support positive outcomes for the Waikato River and
20-year water take permit for an additional 150 million
She noted the WRA Board is particularly encouraging
litres per day from the Waikato River, which requires
funding applications from the lower Waikato River
Watercare to provide $2 million to the WRA each year to fund river restoration work. Watercare's overall take from the Waikato River is now up to 300 million litres per day.
catchment where Watercare's water take is located. Watercare Board Chair Margaret Devlin said Watercare is proud to be contributing funding to support projects that
The WRA and Watercare Boards met in Hamilton March
protect and enhance the Waikato River.
to examine how they might work together to help the awa. Watercare funds will be applied to the first $2 million of successful grant proposals received by the WRA in each of its annual funding rounds. This approach is administratively
"Watercare is committed to supporting the betterment of the Waikato River. These annual contributions and our arrangement with the Waikato River Authority reflect the importance of protecting and restoring the awa
straightforward, highly transparent, and in compliance with
that plays a significant role in sustaining Auckland
WRA legislative requirements.
and allowing it to grow.”
The Board's of the Waikato River Authority and Watercare Authority.
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Waikato River Authority
Annual Report 2023
Highlights
