Tom Kay (F & B): “decision a win for the health of the river. Braided rivers like the Ngaruroro are rare in the world”.

Phyllis Tichinin on regen farming: "our soils are the best cheapest water storage scheme – farming in Nature's image is better for everyone"

Paul Bailey: “Why can’t the draft report be released ? It’s beginning to look as if HBRC has a predetermined view on what the solutions are”

Clint Deckard: “before committing to a mega-dam it would be wise to examine how our current water resource is being used”

Have you paid your rates? Doesn’t matter – ask HBRC for a deferral! Listen to RNZ’s Tom Kitchin, who was at the meeting.

Christie: “I wish I didn’t have to pay my debts … the best outcome would be for HBRC to cancel the resource consents”