Gren Christie: "if HBRC was to pay for “environmental flows” this would simply be paying for the environmental damage done by the very industry Mike Petersen has long been a captain of."

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wise Water Use is now questioning other unsupported statements made by Mike Petersen to promote Ruataniwha v.2.

Paul Bailey outs HBRC chair Hinewai Ormsby for manufacturing a local water crisis by withholding information. Read his letter.

WWU criticises Shane Jones’ $3m gift, and warns that local ratepayers will face ongoing costs as the dam project progresses

Christie: "Mr Petersen is essentially arguing that we need to buy an expensive water tank when the biggest problem is a broken tap".

Dam promoter's attempt to frame Ruataniwha Dam v.2 as "nothing like Ruataniwha v.1" falls flat - again!

Published in HB Today 5th November 2024 by Lead Advocates for Wise Water Use, Gren Christie and Paul Bailey.

Wise Water Use refutes Council’s allegation that Central Hawkes Bay has a water crisis.

Our Wise Water Use advocates have kindly volunteered their long weekend time to get the word out there.

Wise Water Use HB is asking ratepayers to ask questions online and make your voices heard.

There are still too many unanswered questions. We must keep up the pressure to ensure the community’s voice is truly heard.

Wise Water Use HB Denied Speaking Rights on Ruataniwha Dam Trust – Calls For Full Public Consultation

Central Hawkes Bay District Council (CHBDC) has it’s legal team working on developing a Community Trust to hold the consents for...

Christie: Dam backers should talk to local farmers who have done their research rather than spin from those who hope to gather gold.