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‘A vista of mud flats and rotten tree stumps’ - Wise Water Use calls for a dam reset

Trevor Le Lievre and Gren Christie recently engaged with CHBDC about the Ruataniwha dam and an alternative vision for water security

1 hour ago5 min read

Our Lead Advocates for Wise Water Use were gutted at the lack of opportunity to address the pressing issues highlighted in our petition

7 days ago3 min read

The Ruataniwha Dam builders are addicted to public money, with $48 million committed to the project so far!

Apr 123 min read

Amiria Nepe-Apatu and Te Ata Kura Huata both oppose the dam and acknowledge their kaitiaki responsibility to protect our shared awa.

Oct 7, 20252 min read

Louise Phillips: “Nature-based solutions offer far more long-term resilience to climate extremes than engineered ones like dams.”

Jul 4, 20253 min read

Napier resident, Ray Holderness, says Ruataniwha dam has already been “examined, debated and rejected for good reason”.

Jun 25, 20251 min read